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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! Free Tiramisu This Saturday!

Have no plans this weekend? Visit Dolce Vizio between 12pm – 1 pm on Saturday.  You’ll get to sample free tiramisu, free coffee and music as part of the grand opening.  This store, which is dedicated to tiramisu, is located at 131 Christopher St and Hudson.  Thanks to Bright Lights, My City for the [...]

Delicious Pizza at 900 Degrees

The other day, I had the pleasure of joining Jason from I Dream of Pizza for his monthly pizza club.  Pizza Club is basically a group of Jason’s friends who get together at a pizza joint for some ‘za.

We headed to the West Village to try out 900 Degrees – and if you are [...]

Splurge at Pearl Oyster Bar

This year, I decided to skip Restaurant Week.  Yes, I know that for some people, that may be a sin.  But for me, I figured I’d use the money I’d spend on dinner and go to Pearl Oyster Bar instead.  My friend Tom and I had been trying tons of lobster rolls around the [...]

Drink for a Cause!

Nothing to do Saturday night and looking to grab some drinks? Join my Cycle for Survival team for a charity open bar.  Cycle for Survival is a spin event that raises funds for rare cancer research.  Rare cancers include pancreatic, brain, cervical, ALL pediatric cancers, blood, bone and so many others.  Since these cancers [...]

Newsflash! Joy Burger Bar Opens in West Village!

Good news! One of my favorite burger places, Joy Burger Bar, has opened its second location.  If you haven’t made it up to their 100th and Lexington location, you can now check them out in the West Village on Washington Pl and 6th Ave.

I stopped by last night for their soft opening party, [...]

Spunto Makes a Great Lunch Spot

Caryn and I don’t see each other nearly as often as we’d like, so when she was by my office the other day, she suggested we meet up for lunch.  Since we’re both bargain hunters, Spunto was the perfect spot for a sit-down lunch because of its affordable lunch menu.

Now Spunto is the [...]

Solid Meal at Village Lobster and Crabhouse

It’s a tradition at work when a new guy starts, we all go to lunch as a group.  As the only girl in the office and a lover of restaurants, I naturally am the one to pick the place.  This time, I thought we’d try the new Village Lobster and Crabhouse.  The restaurant is [...]

Tastes of the West Village Recap

Earlier this month (Laura’s thoughts in italics) we told you about The Dealist’s Taste of the West Village eating event – essentially a food walking tour taken at your own pace. For only $17 guests were able to sample selected foods at six eateries in the West Village over the weekend (Oct. 16 and 17), [...]

Deal Alert! Free Glass of Sparkling Wine!

Caryn and I enjoy prosecco, so when we found this deal, we knew it’d be up our alley too.  Tonight, four different bars are offering a complimentary glass of sparkling white wine, courtesyof Asti D.O.C.G.  Swing by Beauty Bar or Galway Hooker (Village location) from 6-9 pm for your free glass.  If that’s too early, [...]

Eating Event! Tastes of the West Village!

I’m not going to lie – even though my office is on the border of the West Village, I can’t make it through that neighborhood without staring at Google Maps on my phone.  That’s why I’m excited to try the neighborhood out next week at TheDealist’s Tastes of the West Village festival.

This event [...]

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