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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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Deal Alert! 50% off Burritos at Blockheads on the UWS!

This is why I love our buddy Chris at The Skint – without him, I wouldn’t have known that Blockheads on the UWS is offering 50% off all burritos all month long. Keep in mind this is only at the Upper West Side location, which is at 90th on the Southeast Corner of 91st [...]

UWS’s Gem: Dive Bar

Since I babysit on the UWS, and I’ll be attending school in the fall there as well, I’ve begun exploring the neighborhood quite a bit more. I know it’s a haven for restaurants (often out of my student price range), but I don’t see too many bars. The other night my friend/ex-coworker and I [...]

Cheap Cooking Classes at Whole Foods

Although I haven’t tried them yet, I’m excited about Whole Foods’ VERY affordable cooking classes! Cooking classes, even with a daily deal voucher, seem to run anywhere between $25-200, so it’s a real steal to attend one for only $10, let alone for free!

Available at the Bowery, Tribeca and UWS locations, you can [...]

Deal Alert! $1 Haagen Dazs Cones!

If all the free ice cream cones/cups from some of the city’s biggest ice cream shops have seriously whet your appetite for ice cream this spring season, then you’re in luck. The Broadway and 113 St. location of Haagen-Dazs has an ongoing Recession special: $1 soft serve ice cream cones from 11 am – [...]

5 Napkin Burger is 5 Stars

One of my favorite places to eat in Astoria is 5 Napkin Burger.  Now before you start thinking this is another Astoria post, there are locations in Hell’s Kitchen and the Upper West Side too!

I’ve only eaten at the Astoria location, and I have to say, it is a great addition to the [...]

Deal Alert! Free Wine Tasting Tonight!

Enjoy a free wine tasting tonight at Carmine’s on 91st and Broadway from 4-7 pm. Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Rubicon Estate will offer tastings of their newest releases.  To check it out for yourself, you must RSVP at 212-362-2200.

Stellar AYCD Brunch at the Sunburnt Calf

The Sunburnt Cow is an AYCD New York City brunch institution and its sister restaurant, Bondi Road, is supposed to be great too. Earlier this year the Moo Life Group expanded and opened the Sunburnt Calf on the Upper West Side.  Apparently they all serve the same food with the same prices and specials, [...]

Hummus and More at Nanoosh

As a contributor to hyperlocal news site Nearsay, I’m invited to check out different events that are part of the site’s concierge program where they reward contributors.  When I saw an opportunity to dine at Nanoosh, a Mediterranean establishment in the East Village, I decided to take advantage of this offer.

I headed over [...]

Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Spot Impresses

Since I’ve been babysitting on the UWS, I’ve become more curious about the all of the famed restaurants on that part of town. But being on a student budget, I usually can’t justify the prices on the menus. However, a little MenuPages research for a cheap burger brought me to Fortago Burger Bar on [...]

Milkshakes Inspired By Beer? I’m Intrigued…

As part of NY Craft Beer Week (Sept. 24 – Oct. 3), bars, restaurants and breweries are holding all kinds of cool promotions and events. One interesting offering is at Mel’s Burger Bar (by the owners of the famous Tao): a $40 pairing menu, including a Stout milkshake.

Using homemade ice cream from Max [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost