89th And Broke

We're young professionals residing in Murray Hill and Upper East Side who are 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 us at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com or Caryn AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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An Italian Surprise in Midtown Manhattan

Recently two of my favorite coworkers (actually, we’ve all since given our two weeks notice, so now they’re simply two of my favorite friends), decided to have a ladies-only dinner to catch up. Since two of the three (myself included) quit our jobs to go back school (hello poverty!), we let price dictate our destination.
I [...]

Favorite Food Finds!

Alright, we have a lot to share with you this morning:

Groupon is offering a $12 voucher to Italian eatery Piada for only $6.
Pay $5 and get $10 worth of Fresh-N-Fast burgers, fries and shakes from kgbdeals.
Get at least a $30 voucher (up to $32 now) to Tasti D-Lite for $15 from Tippr.
DealOn has a $40 [...]

Ornella’s Has It All: Great Family, Culture and Food

How do I begin this post? The problem I face is that I know my words will not be able to convey how wonderful Ornella Trattoria is, and I need you to understand that this is a special place. It goes beyond the food because you are welcomed into the Viterale family (it’s named after [...]

Deal Alert! Get $5 Off When You Spend $25 at Bertucci’s!

Granted, there aren’t many Bertucci’s in the area (the closest seems to be in Jersey City), but if you do find yourself in the vicinity of one, definitely remember to bring this coupon to get off $5 of a $25 purchase of food.
I have a Bertucci’s near my home on Long Island and have been [...]

Decent Lunch Special at Il Corallo Trattoria

The other day my co-workers and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and find a spot where we could dine outside.  While walking up the streets of Soho, we couldn’t find an affordable spot with outdoor dining (suggestions welcomed), so instead my co-worker Wells directed us to Il Corallo Trattoria, promising us [...]

Deal Alert! Buy Dinner and Get A Free Movie Voucher!

I gotta say, I love this deal! If you go to dinner at Nick and Toni’s Cafe near Lincoln Center, you get a free movie voucher for the AMC Loews near by! Granted, you have to purchase a prix-fixe dinner for $28 that includes an appetizer and entree, but looking at the bigger picture, for only [...]

A Practically Perfect Pizza Place (Do You Like That Alliteration?)

My roommate and I went out to dinner at Posto Thin Crust Pizza a week or so ago to celebrate my birthday. Although we’ve walked by it a bunch of times neither of us had ever tried it, so this was the perfect excuse. It had a nice outdoor seating area, but it was getting [...]

Too Much Attitude at Alidoro

When I got an instant message that said, “I just had the best Italian sandwich in NYC” from my friend Dave, I immediately copied the Yelp review and sent it to my entire office.  Within 10 minutes of receiving the initial message, I was already en route to Alidoro.
As we turned down Sullivan Street, I [...]

Great Food And Even Better Service At Piccolo’s

My mom came in for a quick visit on Saturday so I needed to find a nearby place for brunch. There aren’t a ton of options in Gramercy, so I racked my brain as we walked down Third Avenue. After perusing a few menus, we decided on Piccolo Italian Restaurant’s $13 brunch menu which gets [...]

Just So-So at Chicca in Soho

Yesterday for lunch my co-workers and I headed over to Chicca Restaurant (formerly L’Ulivo) down in Soho on Spring Street.  Our reason for choosing Chicca - it had outdoor tables.  We sat down and noticed that there was a price-fixed lunch special, offering an appetizer and entree for $21.95.  Given that most of the lunch entrees ranged [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost