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 22, 2012, 8:23 am
Let me preface this post by saying I’ve had Indian four times in my entire life – twice in London on the infamous Brick Lane, and twice here in NYC. Â When I got invited to Tandoor Oven on the Upper East Side on 83rd between Lexington and 3rd, I was excited to expand my [...]
By Laura, on June 8, 2010, 7:20 am
Tonight marks the annual “Museum Mile” festival. Â From 6-9 pm, 9 museums along 5th Avenue between 82nd and 105th Street offer free admission. Â In addition to free admission, you can enjoy entertainment in the streets – such as art projects and live music. Â Now, I’ve been to Museum Mile the past two years. Â My [...]
By Caryn, on May 25, 2010, 12:26 am
I’m happy to report that I’ve found a new affordable (read: cheap) spot for my drinking: Manny’s on Second. I hit it up during the free hour open bar that’s hosted by I’m Not At Work at a new location each month, and lucky for us, this past month it was at this fine establishment (I [...]
By Caryn, on February 5, 2010, 5:09 am
Naturally nearly every bar in town is touting some special to attract the crowds this Sunday. You’ll be able to find $4 pints, half-priced drinks, etc., just about anywhere. However, we noticed a few deals that seemed to be particularly good if you’re planning on kicking back a bunch of beers and eating [...]
By Caryn, on February 2, 2010, 7:54 am
A few weeks ago Laura and I were invited to the opening of the new Johnny Rockets up on 62nd and 1st. Always excited for an event, we attended with her roommate in toe, but we weren’t sure what to expect. Don’t get me wrong, I like Johnny Rockets, but when I’m on [...]
By Caryn, on March 12, 2009, 7:36 am
Last week I was selected to win a happy hour at Mad River on the Upper East Side, so I gathered a few friends and co-workers to enjoy the deal with me: everyone pays $5 to get in (except me), and then drafts and well drinks are $1, and “double drafts” (aka normal sized [...]
By Laura, on November 22, 2008, 3:23 pm
This Wednesday Friendsday we decided to hit up Milano Market, an Italian deli and food emporium on the Upper East Side. With the economy being as bad as it is, we figured we’d save a little money and bring the food back to our place. Milano Market has a large selection of sandwiches and [...]
By Laura, on November 14, 2008, 11:24 am
Headed over to Jackson Hole the other night for “Wednesday Friendsday” (thanks to Caryn Donohue, Wednesday is the evening of choice that my friends gather for a meal at a new restaurant). While we came in expecting a traditional pub, we weren’t expecting a diner setting. The decor is pretty much 50s diner with [...]
By Laura, on November 7, 2008, 5:55 pm
The boyfriend and I headed for a nice dinner over to Sotto Cinque last night on the Upper East Side (86th between 1st and 2nd). Usually we’re never around my neighborhood at a decent hour to grab dinner, so I was unbelievably excited to try a new restaurant in the neighborhood that [...]
By Laura, on October 28, 2008, 11:27 pm
Guest Post by Caryn, Gramercy Correspondent
I used to live in the east 60s, and one of my staples was Angels Restaurant on 62nd and 1st. This place has been around forever and is known for its wide assortment of delicious pastas, among other classic Italian dishes. The portions are huge and the prices [...]
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