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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! Play Rock-Paper-Scissors for a Free Meal!

Guest Post by Mari Abe, Downtown Correspondent

To celebrate its 20th year anniversary, Menchanko-Tei, a Japanese ramen/noodle house in midtown west is offering to pick up the tab… if you win a one-shot game of Jan-Ken-Pon (or Rock-Paper-Scissors) with the restaurant’s manager. I know, sounds too good to be true, but it’s for real. [...]

Not Much Poppin at Pop Burger

Guest Post by Mari Abe, Downtown Correspondent

From the hip-hop beats blaring from the speakers to Andy Warhol’s Campbell soup reprints on the wall, Pop Burger is the sort of establishment that you can only find in New York. From the modern facade, Pop Burger looks more like a club than a burger joint [...]

Taste of Spain at Socarrat

Guest Post by Mari Abe, Downtown Correspondent

There are a million places to eat in Manhattan, but as a general rule, any restaurants that my sister (operations manager for Townhouse Restaurant Group) and her boyfriend (general manager at La Fonda Del Sol) recommend, go right to the top of my list. Socarrat Paella Bar [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost