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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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Suburban Special: Applebee’s 2 for $20

Since the holiday season arrived, many of us transplant New Yorkers find ourselves heading home, back to the suburbs.  While home over Thanksgiving, my family of four and I stumbled upon a deal at our local Applebee’s.  For me, Applebee’s holds a soft place in my heart, especially since it was across the street [...]

Street Carts: Classy or Trashy?

Since starting my job in NYC, I’ve been tempted with the smell of Rafiqui’s Street Cart.  Even the smell of gyros at 8:55 a.m. could send my stomach into an instant growl.  However, for one reason or another, when grabbing a bite to eat I found myself heading over to an establishment that had [...]

Taste of Italy in the UES

Guest Post by Caryn, Gramercy Correspondent

I used to live in the east 60s, and one of my staples was Angels Restaurant on 62nd and 1st. This place has been around forever and is known for its wide assortment of delicious pastas, among other classic Italian dishes. The portions are huge and the prices [...]

Jasmine – Where’s the Lunch Special?

After being told repeatedly at a Rutgers football game that Jasmine was the place for Thai on the UES, I headed over to 84th and 2nd for lunch while working from home.  Granted it was 2pm on Friday in one of the more residential areas of the city, but we were the only [...]

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