89th And Broke We're young professionals residing in Murray Hill and Upper East Side who are 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 us at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com or Caryn AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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By Caryn, on February 18, 2009, 12:06 pm
We’re pleased to announce that each week one of our favorite blogs, Wined and Dined, will be featuring an 89th and Broke “Recession Review.” Wined and Dined chronicles the food and wine experiences of Andy and Jill, a recently married couple living in Midtown, and they keep readers up-to-date on some of the [...]
By Caryn, on February 18, 2009, 7:26 am
I knew I was seeing my friend Parker last night for drinks, but unfortunately I didn’t do my due diligence and scout out a place beforehand. After wandering around Murray Hill for a bit, I remembered the new Chinese restaurant that I had passed a few times on the way to work. Yan Yan [...]
By Laura, on February 17, 2009, 7:48 am
Post by Laura and Caryn, Laura’s thoughts in italics
After hitting up Craft’s Thrifty Thursday (the one-time Thursday installment of Frugal Friday), I was thrilled to see that Craftsteak was going to offer something similar. According to a post on Eater, Craftsteak now has “Halfsteak” on Wednesday, where they have half a steak, [...]
By Laura, on February 16, 2009, 6:16 pm
After a night out at Professor Thom’s last weekend to celebrate a friend’s birthday, I knew exactly where I was going to grab my late night dining fix. For months, I had watched a line grow outside of the pizza place Artichoke as I made my way down 14th street. I had been dying [...]
By Laura, on February 13, 2009, 10:22 am
For a year and a half, Blockheads has been my go-to spot for frozen margaritas. With $3 frozen margaritas, you really can’t go wrong. Lately though, Blockheads is my go-to Mexican restaurant spot.
Whether getting take out or eating at the restaurant, I’ve been very pleased with my recent Blockheads experiences. While there are [...]
By Caryn, on February 12, 2009, 7:19 am
February is Pancake Month at the Clinton St. Baking Company. Voted “Best Pancakes” by New York Magazine, you can enjoy specially-flavored pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner on weekdays all month long (the only exception being February 14th). Some particularly interesting flavors include strawberries and champagne zabayon, crunchy banana with cinnamon-chili-chocolate sauce pancakes, and [...]
By Laura, on February 11, 2009, 7:55 am
If you are still bummed about missing the 20at20 Broadway Deal, no need to worry. Beginning February 15, off-broadway shows are offering two for the price of one tickets. More than 30 shows are participating in this event, including Blue Man Group and Awesome 80s Prom. When buying tickets for most shows, use the [...]
By Caryn, on February 10, 2009, 7:06 am
Reuters reports that starting March 3, 2009, Starbucks will offer coffee and breakfast item combos for $3.95 in order to compete with McDonald’s breakfast business. The coffee and food pairings will be available all day and should save consumers an average of $1.20. Example pairings include a tall caffe latte with oatmeal or a [...]
By Caryn, on February 9, 2009, 8:23 pm
Last week we read in the Gothamist that tickets for the Village Voice’s 2009 Choice Eats were on sale, and after hearing that last year’s event sold out in three weeks, Laura and I wasted no time in buying our tickets. This tasting event is sure to please any foodie. For only $35 [...]
By Laura, on February 9, 2009, 7:02 am
After eating breakfast last weekend, the boyfriend and I decided to take a leisurely stroll up 1st ave. We came across a sign for hot chocolate made with milk, and as hot chocolate fans, decided to stop in for a quick cup. And that’s how we stumbled across delicious little cream puffs at Choux [...]
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