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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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Great Beer Special, Okay Wings at Dillingers

By Laura, on December 5, 2011, 7:59 am

For years, I had been reading about a $10 pitcher and 25 cent wing special every Tuesday at Dillingers here in Astoria. Dillingers is a little big off the beaten path, on 30th Ave but around 46th Street.

My friend and I arrived on Tuesday around 8pm and it was packed.  I initially thought [...]

December 5th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Bar food | Leave a comment

Third Time’s The (Irish) Charm

By Caryn, on March 20, 2009, 7:25 am

On Tuesday night, I, like everyone else in Manhattan, was out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It was difficult to find a bar that was bearable (i.e., not too loud, cramped or smelly), but on our third try Doug and I finally ended up at Barfly on 20th and 3rd. Since it’s so close to [...]

March 20th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Bar food, Drinks | Leave a comment
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