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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By Laura, on October 18, 2012, 7:27 am
Ladies, grab your girlfriends and listen where you are going out to tonight: Grotta Azzura in Little Italy on Mulberry and Broome. Why? Every lady enjoys half-priced drinks and two free appetizers – like fried calamari and margherita pizza. Â Special runs from 5pm – 9pm on Thursday, and as always, call ahead to make [...]
By Caryn, on April 28, 2011, 7:27 am
Several months ago Laura (thoughts in italics) and I purchased vouchers for Ahoy NY Tours & Tastings‘ food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown (look below for your own discount). We knew we liked the cuisines that both areas had to offer, but we weren’t sure what to expect of the 3 hour tour. [...]
By Caryn, on March 26, 2010, 4:35 am
Every year I look forward to San Gennaro in Little Italy. Why? Well, it’s not just because I love Italian food in general (and I do), but because I look forward to reconnecting with an old flame or two – some of the best pizza and manicotti I’m sure to have all year.
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By Caryn, on January 25, 2010, 5:12 am
Guest post by Joe Coniski, father of former Upper West Side Correspondent Sarah Coniski
During a late December trip to New York City to move my daughter, I made it a point to visit another New York City pizzeria from my list of “best pizza places†that I have collected for several [...]
By Caryn, on July 22, 2009, 11:51 am
Tomorrow night I’m treating my parents to dinner for their birthdays (they’re back-to-back), so I was checking out a few restaurants on Long Island. If I’m footing the bill for three people, and we like to drink which adds up, then it needs to be a very moderately priced establishment. One suggestion [...]
By Laura, on February 3, 2009, 7:07 am
Oh Rice to Riches, how I love you and your rice pudding.
I can’t remember ever trying rice pudding prior to living in NYC, but after having rice pudding at Rice to Riches, there is no other establishment where I would like to try this tasty dessert.
Rice to Riches is located down on [...]
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