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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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Outstanding British Food at Jones Wood Foundry

By Caryn, on April 8, 2011, 7:21 am

A few weeks ago Laura (thoughts in Italics) and I were kindly invited to dine at Jones Wood Foundry, a “food driven pub” (love that) tucked away off of First Avenue on the Upper East Side. Besides fish and chips, Shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and beer, I wasn’t exactly sure what else constituted British cuisine, so I [...]

April 8th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: British, Desserts | Leave a comment

Jump, Jive and Wail at Swing 46

By Laura, on November 17, 2008, 9:52 pm

Spent Saturday night at Swing 46, a swing dancing club in Hell’s Kitchen for a friend’s birthday.  Having been to Swing 46 twice before, this club is always a great change of pace from a typical NYC bar.  Swing 46 has a large dance floor and a live brass band, playing the best jazz.

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November 17th, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Drinks, Things to Do | Leave a comment
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