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 Caryn, on July 11, 2011, 6:23 am
Although the traditional NYC Restaurant Week is now underway and you can sample French fare at some of the participating restaurants, don’t forget that it’s also French Restaurant Week, now through July 17! In honor of Bastille Day, French restaurants in NYC have put together a pre-fixe menu for only $17.89! That’s an awesome [...]
By Caryn, on June 30, 2011, 7:44 am
2011′s summer Restaurant Week will be held July 11-24, but you can start to make your reservations now (and we recommend doing so for some of the top spots).
As we mention every 6 months when this come around, be diligent to ensure that you’re actually getting a deal. $35 a person isn’t cheap, [...]
By Caryn, on March 18, 2011, 7:01 am
March 23-30 will be NYC’s first Belgium Restaurant Week, celebrating with specials all week long from some of the city’s Belgian restaurants, including Petite Abeille. We’ve told you about the 20th St. location’s Monday night half-off Belgian beer special before, but we figured now’s a good time to mention that they also have half-off bottles [...]
By Caryn, on January 26, 2011, 7:35 am
As we’ve said time and time again, steakhouses are your best bet for a good Restaurant Week experience, and Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Grill was no exception.
I went Monday night and had a great evening from start to finish. The decor was simple and sophisticated, similar to other big steakhouses, and they started us [...]
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