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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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Expanding Our Culinary Horizons with Cuban

Last week, my co-worker Alicia suggested that we visit Tina’s Cuban Cuisine after reading about it in Time Out New York’s Cheap Eats Issue.  I’ve tried Cuban cuisine in the past, and was not a big fan, but figured I’d give it one more try before I crossed it off my list.  Our co-worker [...]

Cheap Eats Issue Offers Not So Memorable Cheesesteaks

Last week, we reported that Time Out New York launched it’s Cheap Eats issue.  In this particular issue, I loved that they bulleted out key restaurants in 8 neighborhoods – and Murray Hill, where I work, was one of them.  Second on the list was Carl’s Steaks, and I shared the link with my [...]

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 [...]

Tasty Lunch at Pret (And a Deal Alert!)

Recently Pret A Manger opened up right near work, and our office was very excited about it to say the least. So far I’ve enjoyed the chicken and avocado sandwich, the Moroccan lentil soup and the goat cheese, capers, basil and tomato sandwich. I’ve loved it all (although I did pick off the capers, [...]

My Never-ending Quest For Buffalo Chicken Pizza in NYC

Buffalo wings are almost as easy to find as your next Starbucks in this city. So why, I ask you, is it so damn hard to find a good slice of buffalo chicken pizza? Go to Long Island, and every pizzeria will be stocked with this heavenly variety of two old classics – pizza [...]

Battle of the Neighborhood Sushi Joints – ABI

Simply put, I love sushi. I dread the day that I find out I have a bun in the oven for many, many reasons, but one of them is seriously because I won’t be able to eat sushi for the duration of my pregnancy. So one way that I like to celebrate my baby-free [...]

Not Wowed at Maui Wowi

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for a coupon. Give me $10 off to Old Navy or free Red Mango, you can guarantee I’ll visit those establishments ASAP. I may not need a Performance Fleece or Frozen Yogurt, but by God, I’ll use that coupon.

So when I received my monthly coupons in the [...]

Cheap Breakfast at Bagel Bob’s

On the way to breakfast one weekend morning, we were searching for a Bank of America.  While google maps pointed us in the wrong direction, it conveniently sent us to Bagel Bob’s on 86th and York.

Instead of heading back to our breakfast favorite, Bagel Mill, we decided to try Bagel Bob’s and was [...]

Soup at a Street Cart?

Guest Post by Doug Feingold, Columbia Correspondent

In my opinion, soup is an enigma. Is it a meal, or simply an appetizer? If it has chicken, beef or other hearty components, do you need less of it to fill you up? Why is it that a 12 cent pack of ramen is just as [...]

Lamarca Makes Me Happy

After a 13 hour day, I just wanted to go home and eat anything that was easy to make. Eggs were on the agenda…again…until I noticed a cafe just a few blocks from home. I decided to pop in to survey the menu and prices, and was happy to discover a delicious surprise.

Lamarca [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost