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 May 7, 2013, 9:44 am
A few weeks back, my friends and I headed on Scott’s Pizza Tours for my friend’s birthday. Pizza is one of her favorite foods, so it was the perfect way to celebrate. For $40, you get driven around on a school bus, and stop at 4 different pizza spots for a slice. Here’s why [...]
By Laura, on April 22, 2013, 9:23 am
One new food truck in town is Neapolitan Express, a mobile food truck serving organic and authentic Neapolitan Pizzas. The environment is close to their heart, as their truck runs on Natural Gas (CNG) and emits 70% less greenhouse gases than standard trucks.
In honor of Earth Day, anyone who posts a picture to [...]
By Laura, on February 5, 2013, 10:21 am
This just in from Midtown Lunch! Today, snag 2 slices of margherita pizza for $2 at Pizza by Cer Te, located at 56th between Park and Lex.
By Laura, on January 16, 2013, 10:48 am
Last week, my fabulous friend Bradley at Amuse*Bouche invited me to a blogger tasting with some Astoria folks at this new pizza spot off of Ditmars and 36th Street,
Courtesy of Amuse Bouche
Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana. After trying six types of pizza, a fried calzone and much more, here are five reasons why you [...]
By Laura, on December 3, 2012, 7:54 am
After I saw Antika Pizzeriapop up in Astoria, I was looking forward to my first visit. We checked it out last Thursday, and I could not have
Photo courtesy of Amuse*Bouche
been happier with my visit.
Our group of five was sat a circle table (my favorite for when you are out with [...]
By Laura, on October 24, 2012, 8:19 am
Whether it’s getting together to celebrate an engagement, or just catching up with a girlfriend, Pazza Notte on 56th and 6th is my new girlfriend hangout. Here’s why (and thanks to my gal pal Wix for introducing me to this place!):
1). Two for one martinis- grab two drinks for the price of one [...]
By Caryn, on August 22, 2012, 6:08 am
Hi guys – it’s been a while! I’m back to tell you about a great even happening this Thursday, August 23rd with Two Boots pizza!
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, they’re putting on a FREE concert at the East River Park Amphitheater featuring Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, Mamarazzi,  Odetta Hartman, Himalayas, and the Whiskeyhickon Boys, as [...]
By Laura, on May 23, 2012, 7:36 am
Courtesy of Yelp
Back in March, we told you about Pizza Roma, located in the West Village, and how the restaurant offers a free slice of pizza at the bar from 5-7pm daily with a drink purchase – note that certain beers run around $5. Pizza Roma is now changing this offer up [...]
By Laura, on April 23, 2012, 8:07 am
If you are the type of person who drinks and needs a late night snack, this free iPhone app, called Cheazza, is for you. Â Basically, the app is a list and map, identifying all the cheap pizza spots in NYC. Â It’s a great way to find those 99 cent fresh pizza joints at 2am, [...]
By Laura, on March 13, 2012, 7:48 am
Pizza Roma, located in the West Village, is launching a new weekday deal called pizzApertivo. From 5 pm to 8 pm at the bar area, you can
Photo Courtesy of Yelp
enjoy a complimentary slice of the restaurant’s artfully-prepared pizza with every glass of beer or wine purchased. Beers, like a Birra Moretti, is only [...]
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