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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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Deal Alert! Half Off Alaskan King Crab!

It’s back! City Crab is hosting its half off cracked Alaskan King Crab entree with the purchase of any appetizer, soup or salad! Regularly priced at $25 per pound, eating it at 50% off is certainly a steal! Just remember to print out this coupon to get in on the deal – valid today [...]

Deal Alert! Half Off Cracked Alaskan King Crab Today!

For the past three weeks City Crab has been offering half-off popular entree dishes such as 1 1/14 lb lobsters, and today it’s cracked Alaskan King Crab! Normally the cracked Alaskan King Crab legs are $25 a pound, but if you bring in this certificate and purchase a soup, salad or appetizer, you’ll be [...]

Deal Alert! Half-off Lobsters Today!

One of our favs, City Crab, is hosting a special today: half-off all 1 1/4lb live lobsters. All you have to do is bring in this voucher and you can dine on delicious lobster at 50% off!

Crazy Cheap Happy Hour & Deal Alert at McCormick and Schmick’s!

Last year McCormick and Schmick’s offered a great Reel to Reel promotion – buy your entree and tack on another $5 to get a movie ticket. And yesterday we tweeted that over the holiday weekend, they were throwing in the movie ticket for free on top of your entree purchase.

But if you didn’t [...]

Wonderful Meal at Wild Edibles

When it comes to restaurants, I really don’t care about the ambiance. All I want is good food at a good price – and not surprisingly, my mom and dad are the same way. So when my parents came into town (Andy’s thoughts in italics – yes, my dad), I was looking for a [...]

Deal Alert! 20% Off City Crab Gift Card Purchases!

In honor of Valentine’s Day, City Crab is offering a 20% discount on the purchase of their gift cards (starting at $25) for a limited time. If you’re tight on cash, but you still want to celebrate the holiday with your other half, then this could be a great option for you. Or [...]

Acting Classy at Black Duck

I like Restaurant.com for its regular deals, but I love it when the gift certificates are 70 or even 80% off. A few weeks ago I snatched a bunch of certificates totaling $135 in savings and costing me a grand $19.80. The best part of these certificates is having the ability to try a [...]

The Water Club: Just Average

With my parents in town last week, I decided that we’d experience an extended Restaurant Week menu.  My mom and dad have heard about my many meals during various Restaurant Weeks, so I thought it’d be nice for them to try out the infamous three course menu for the first time.

Since we all [...]

Dinner Date With Laura and My Dad

My dad wanted to take “the girl that writes the blog” out to dinner one night during his vacation, and I was more than happy to set that dinner date up. Laura and I met up with my dad at Murphy’s first for a beer (if you dine with Bill, you need to meet [...]

You Won’t Be Crabby After City Crab’s Happy Hour Deal

The weather on Sunday was absolutely perfect, so I was determined to find an outdoor spot in the late afternoon/early evening for a quick drink and snack with a friend. But while walking down Park Avenue, I noticed a sign at City Crab & Seafood Company: Don’t Be Crabby – Half-Price Happy Hour. Although [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost