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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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5 Napkin Burger is 5 Stars

One of my favorite places to eat in Astoria is 5 Napkin Burger.  Now before you start thinking this is another Astoria post, there are locations in Hell’s Kitchen and the Upper West Side too!

I’ve only eaten at the Astoria location, and I have to say, it is a great addition to the [...]

Deal Alert! Two for One Burger Deal!

Now through Thursday, March 3, enjoy two-for-one burgers at Elsewhere, located on 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues.   This two-for-one deal costs $14, and you’ll also receive a side of fries.

Wondering how to get the deal? Just simply say you saw it on Tasting Table and let the host or hostess [...]

Deal Alert! More Frozen Yogurt Deals!

Last week we told you about today’s $1 Smoothie event going on at Red Mango in Union Square. If you can’t make it to Union Square today, you may like this other deal that Red Mango has going on.  Red Mango has launched a new flavor, key lime pie, and to celebrate, they have [...]

The Famed Brunch Broke the Bank

I guess I was naïve. I thought that the much hyped brunch at HK Cafe was $13 for your meal and AYCD. I’m an idiot. I figured this out upon arrival, but was met with another little surprise: the price of AYCD has risen to $15. I don’t do brunch very often, so maybe [...]

All You Can Eat Meat Leaves Me Ill

Spent Saturday evening celebrating my friend’s birthday at Churrascaria Plataforma in Hell’s Kitchen – and literally, the aftermath of the experience may have been hell.  No longer a few months out of college, it seems that my friends have been celebrating birthdays bigger and better.  Instead of a birthday party consisting of a 30 [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost