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 December 16, 2010, 7:12 am
At some point or another nearly everyone ends up at Phebe’s late night for some drinks and dancing. However, this past Monday, to celebrate the end of one class this semester, I headed over for their special: ten cent wings with the purchase of a pitcher.
This deal is valid Mondays and Wednesdays from [...]
By Caryn, on November 17, 2010, 7:22 am
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 [...]
By Caryn, on October 27, 2010, 7:25 am
We love wings and beer here at 89th and Broke, and naturally we love deals, so anytime we can combine all three, we are happy campers. Recently I’ve been craving beer flights, so after a little research I found out that David Copperfield’s House of Beer, a secret gem of the UES, offers a [...]
By Caryn, on October 20, 2010, 7:14 am
By Meg Parisi Frugal Correspondent
Recently moving to the city has made me somewhat frugal, but I’m ok with the title. I’ve found better ways to save my money rather than splurging on $15 lychee martinis and just mediocre bar food. Now, when my friends and I are looking for a spot where drinks [...]
By Caryn, on October 15, 2010, 7:04 am
Northern Style Ribs
Every Sunday this month, Brother Jimmy’s is celebrating “Pork-tober” with an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) rib feast. For $28, you’ll get your choice of Brother Jimmy’s signature style ribs, two side dishes (like Mac and cheese or scallion grits), and endless Bud or Bud Light drafts.
Northern Style Ribs smoked and then [...]
By Caryn, on October 6, 2010, 7:00 am
I love burgers. I love beer. I love them even more when I get them at a discounted price. That’s why I’m so infatuated with The Brews Brothers on the UES.
The Friday before Labor Day my ex-coworkers all get out of work early, so we wanted to find a place for a cheap [...]
By Caryn, on September 22, 2010, 6:02 am
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 [...]
By Caryn, on September 8, 2010, 5:57 am
Editor’s Note: Thank you for the great response! We’ve already hit our limit but please let us know if you’d like to join the wait list. Surely some people will back out between now and then and we’d love for you to take their spot(s)! And if you did RSVP for you and a [...]
By Caryn, on August 13, 2010, 7:11 am
Since moving (back) to the Upper East Side, I’ve been on a quest to hunt out new go-to spots in my neighborhood. Sometimes I get a hankering for pub food, so finding a decent bar with a good burger was something that appealed to me. Everyday I walked by Genesis Restaurant & Bar, and [...]
By Caryn, on July 13, 2010, 5:43 am
The Irish Exit has some upcoming deals that are definitely worth knowing about.
First, if you like free food and drinks (and who doesn’t?), then consider RSVPing to their grand opening party in honor of the new Boom Boom Room (read: a dance room) this Friday and Saturday night. They’ll be passing out free [...]
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