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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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A Taste of China in Times Square

Often, my friends and I head to a Broadway show, and we struggle where to eat dinner beforehand. Our concern is we want to go somewhere that can get us out in an hour, has good food, and isn’t over run with tourists. Earlier this month, I was invited in to try Grand Sichuan, [...]

Eating Event! Taste of Times Square!

Visit 46th Street between Broadway and 9th Ave tonight from 5-9pm for the Taste of Times Square.  Feast on food from some of New York Cities favorite restaurants including Junior’s, Barbetta, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, Ruth’s Chris, Havana Central, Firebird, Carmine’s, Toloache, Virgil’s Real BBQ, Le Rivage and more!  Most dishes are [...]

Deal Alert! $5 Curry at Go Go Curry!

May 5 is Go Go Curry’s 5th Birthday.  To celebrate, from 10:55 am to 9:55 pm on Saturday, swing by their two locations to get  a single size curry for $5 (reg.price 5.55 to 7.50) with 5 free topping coupons. Also, lucky 5, 55th, 155th, 255th, 355th, 455th, 555th customers will win  GO GO CURRY Original T-shirts.  The two locations [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Glass of Prosecco with Auto Show Ticket!

If you are planning on attending The New York International Auto Show (which starts today through the 15th at the Javits Center), we advise not throwing your ticket out. Why? Bring your ticket to Bond 45 on 45th and 7th, and you’ll score a free glass of [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Lunch at Times Square or Madison Square Park!

Want free lunch today? If you work near Madison Square Park (5th Ave and 23rd Street) or Times Square (Broadway and 42nd), you can get a free meal thanks to this promotion for the new BBC Show, No Kitchen Required.  You must like No Kitchen Required on Facebook or TWEET #NoKitchenRequired and show your [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Whiskey Tasting!

Swing by Virgil’s tonight on 44th between 6th and 7th tonight for a free Jameson whiskey cocktail tasting. Anyone can come in and enjoy the samples at the bar from 5 pm to 7:30 pm as long as they call the restaurant at 212-921-9494 to RSVP.  Hope you enjoy this early St. Patrick’s Day [...]

Fabulous Freebie! Free Chili at Virgil’s Today!

Today is National Chili Day! From noon to 5pm today, swing by Virgil’s on 44th between 6th and 7th for  free samples of its beloved Texas Chili. Samples will be served in the front of the restaurant.

Deal Alert! Free Yoga Classes Tomorrow in Times Square (and more)!

Tomorrow the Times Square Alliance and lucy® activewear will be celebrating the longest day of the year by offering free yoga classes at “lucy® Solstice in Times Square.”  You’re welcome to join whether you’re an experienced yogi or a newbie, as these classes are designed for all levels.  However I think it’d be especially [...]

Deal Alert! Today is the Tastes of Times Square!

Today in Times Square the area’s top restaurants will be offering dishes from around the world at the 18th annual Taste of Times Square outdoor food and music festival. Head over after work from 5 – 9pm (earlier is better) to the Broadway Plazas, between 42nd and 47th Streets. to sample tons of ethnic [...]

Deal Alert! Ladies, Free Open Bar Tonight!

Sticking around NYC for Memorial Day Weekend?  Well, Overtime Group is throwing another one of their open bars at Sky Room Times Square tonight.  Ladies can enjoy this open bar for free, while guys are asked to pay $10. The open bar includes mojitos and Bacardi rum!

In order to attend this event, you must RSVP by [...]

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