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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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Fabulous Freebie! Free Ice Cream!

Thanks to our friends at Living Free NYC, we found out there’s free ice cream this week from Jeni’s ice cream. Here’s where the truck with its free treats will be stopping:

 

Dean & DeLuca Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:30pm-2:30pm Foragers Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:30pm-2:30pm/Thursday September 13, 2012 12:30pm-2:30pm Valley Shepherd Creamery Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6pm-8pm Greene Grape Provisions Thursday September 13, 2012 6pm-8pm [...]

The King of Falafel is Certainly King

Here in Astoria, the King (of Falafel) sits on his throne at 30th Street and Broadway.  And by God, does this man deserve his throne.  After all, he’s the 2010 Winner of the Vendy Awards, so you know that means he’s a top food truck.

The King of Falafel and Shawarma is my go-to [...]

Gorilla Cheese NYC: Most Disappointing Meal of 2011

Congratulations, Gorilla Cheese NYC.  You win the most disappointing meal I’ve had in 2011.

Gorilla Cheese is a new grilled cheese truck that launched a few weeks back.  When it parked outside my office the other day, I quickly saved the lunch I brought in for the next day, and headed to the truck [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost