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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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Sweet Treats at Blue Marble

Guest Post by Sarah Coniski, Upper West Side Correspondent

With the summer-like temperatures finally upon us, it is the prime season to think about and eat ice cream. As part of my effort to justify eating all of those delicious calories, I make sure that when I’m going to eat it, it’s from a [...]

Falafel Heaven? Maybe, Maybe Not

Guest Post By Vivek Sukumaran, Astoria Correspondent

I apologize to those offended by my use of a plate and silverware when eating street food. I agree it's best eaten out of aluminum foil, or in a Styrofoam container and with plastic cutlery. But I didn't have much of a choice, since I was [...]

Why I Love Being a New Yorker

Guest Post by Sarah Coniski, Upper West Side Correspondent

Though there are a lot of good reasons for why New Yorkers choose to be New Yorkers, one that I have heard come up more than once, is the availability of the best bagels in the world.

Word has it that the ability to make [...]

Hungry for the Hungarian Pastry Shop

Guest Post by Sarah Coniski, Upper West Side Correspondent

When it comes to baklava, I am spoiled.  My great aunt, Florence Stachowicz (don’t let the Polish last name fool you – she is of Greek ancestry), makes the best baklava I’ve ever eaten. It is buttery and rich, sweet and crunchy and perfectly layered. [...]

A Trip To Georgia(‘s)

Guest Post by Sarah Coniski, Upper West Side Correspondent

As a resident of the Upper West Side, one of my favorite weekend activities is going for walks in Riverside Park with a pastry in hand (and mouth) from one of the bakeries in the area. There are a number of bake shops where the [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost