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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By Laura, on May 30, 2012, 9:46 am
My boyfriend and I had been discussing our study abroad semesters for so long that we decided we would show our photos to each other, and then visit the cuisine of that country (me Italian, him Spanish).
Last night we headed over to La Rioja on Broadway and 34th Street in Astoria. I pass [...]
By Caryn, on June 7, 2011, 7:08 am
Hill Cafe, a new Brooklyn tapas restaurant, is having a special tomorrow from 4-6 pm. They’ll be giving away two samples: shots of their Sorrel, a homemade drink with ginger, vanilla extract, lemon, brown sugar, and mint, and their vegetarian gratinee, a blend of tomato, parsnips, red & yellow peppers, mushroom, leek and wild rice, topped with melted cheddar [...]
By Laura, on December 14, 2010, 7:20 am
Photo Courtesy of Yelp
If you are in Astoria and looking for a date spot, look no further than DiWine. Â I went to DiWine last Monday, and this wine bar was pretty quiet (I’ve heard it gets busier especially towards the weekend). Â The cool thing about it being kind of empty was that [...]
By Caryn, on July 19, 2010, 9:19 am
Alright, we have a lot to share with you this morning:
Groupon is offering a $12 voucher to Italian eatery Piada for only $6. Pay $5 and get $10 worth of Fresh-N-Fast burgers, fries and shakes from kgbdeals. Get at least a $30 voucher (up to $32 now) to Tasti D-Lite for $15 from [...]
By Caryn, on June 29, 2010, 12:38 am
Over two months ago now (yikes!), my mom took me out to La Boqueria in Soho for my birthday dinner. Choosing a birthday dinner spot can be stressful, but thankfully the bargain-hunter inside of me made it easy. I had a BlackBoardEats code that was going to expire that day and I simply could not [...]
By Laura, on June 8, 2009, 3:51 am
Guest Post by Mari Abe, Downtown Correspondent
There are a million places to eat in Manhattan, but as a general rule, any restaurants that my sister (operations manager for Townhouse Restaurant Group) and her boyfriend (general manager at La Fonda Del Sol) recommend, go right to the top of my list. Socarrat Paella Bar [...]
By Caryn, on April 20, 2009, 2:50 pm
Good news, kids. Last week we reviewed Bar Blanc Bistro‘s “limited-time only” deal: 50% off cocktails, beer and wine by the glass or carafe, as well as the bar food menu. Lucky for you (and for me, so I can return), Dealfeed has just reported that the deal is now extended indefinitely! Go check [...]
By Caryn, on March 5, 2009, 7:57 am
Tuesday may be my preferred night for dining specials. And of all the great deals out there, my favorite thus far as to be a combo: first Yuca Bar, followed by the Bourgeois Pig.
I’ve already written about Bourgeois Pig‘s Tuesday night wine deal (all bottles are half-off all night), but before you get [...]
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