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89th And Broke

I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city. Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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Deal Alert! $0.16 Deals From 16 Handles!

There’s a new 16 Handles coming to Greenwich Village! To celebrate, it’s making today Student Appreciation Day (personally I love that!) by offering $0.16 pink cups of fro-yo to anyone with a valid student ID. And to mark the official grand opening on Saturday, they’ll be offering $0.16/oz fro-yo all day long. [...]

Fabulous Dinner at Favela Cubana

Last week, Caryn (thoughts in italics) and I were invited to dine at Favela Cubana, serving up both Brazilian and Cuban cuisine (not fusion).  Located in Greenwich Village, this restaurant surprisingly is set back so far off the street that it reminded me of the a strip mall in the ‘burbs.  Favela Cubana has a [...]

Deal Alert! Free Walking Tour!

While I can tell you where the best place is to get rice pudding in the city or where I like to get nachos, unfortunately I’m not educated enough to tell you what bars Andy Warhol frequently visited, or where a former president made an infamous speech.  But, that’s why there are walking tours.

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Food For A Fraction Of The Cost