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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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Try This Trick! Learn about Wine with Daily Sip!

When it comes to wine, I know virtually nothing except I prefer white wine and know Riesling is sweet.  That’s about it.  To me, a bottle of Trader Joe’s wine has tasted just as good as a fancy bottle of wine.  So yup, it’s official – I know if it tastes good and that’s [...]

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.

Coming Up! New York Wine Expo!

Editor’s Note: One of our readers told us you can get tickets cheaper on Goldstar.  To join Goldstar, you can do so here.  Tickets are only $48 on Goldstar for Friday night. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or want to learn how to order off a wine list, you may want to [...]

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, [...]

Deal Alert! $20 All You Can Drink Wine!

If you are as big of a wino as my friend Amy (who just so happened to share this tidbit with us), you are going to love this deal.  Salute, an Italian restaurant on Madison and 39th, is now offering all you can drink red or white house wine from 6-8 pm for just [...]

Deal Alert! Free Glass of Wine!

Looking for a free glass of wine?  Our friend Yael tipped us off to this promotion that Cavatappo Wine Bar is currently hosting.  Like the wine bar on Facebook, and you’ll be directed to a site where you can register with your email and birthday.  You’ll then receive an email for a complimentary glass [...]

Deal Alert! Paradou Has Lots of Specials!

Paradou is giving you plenty of reasons to visit the restaurant sometime soon. Start with the $20 coupon that we wrote about a few weeks ago. Now check out the upcoming specials (some are ongoing):

1) Every Monday you can get a FREE bottle of wine for your table when you order your entrees. [...]

Deal Alert! It’s Back – May Meze Month!

Last year's meze that we enjoyed

Last year, Caryn and I were invited to try out Pera, and we absolutely loved it.   I’m happy to report that the restaurant’s meze deal is back.  This May, you can enjoy 3 mezes (think 3 appetizers) for $9.  Some of our favorites last year included [...]

Coming Up: Winegasm’s 2nd Anniversary Party!

I love wine, parties, and Bethenney Frankel.

Looking for something to do on Sunday Funday?  Check out Winegasm’s 2nd anniversary (I am a tad obsessed with the name..).  Located in Astoria, this bar and eatery is hosting a party from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.  There will be wine, cocktails [...]

Wine on Wednesday’s – Vero’s New Wine Tasting Course

To continue Vero’s wine tasting offerings, the midtown location only (53rd and 2nd) is hosting Wine on Wednesdays – a wine sampling every Wednesday evening through April. For $35 you’ll get to try four to six wines and light hors d’oeurves (e.g., cheese platter, paninis, bruschetta) from 5-7 pm (RSVPs are recommended).

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