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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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Cheap Eats Issue Offers Not So Memorable Cheesesteaks

Last week, we reported that Time Out New York launched it’s Cheap Eats issue. In this particular issue, I loved that they bulleted out key restaurants in 8 neighborhoods - and Murray Hill, where I work, was one of them. Second on the list was Carl’s Steaks, and I shared the link with my [...]

Tasteless Burgers at New York Burger Co.

A few weeks ago, a couple of co-workers and I went searching for a falafel cart that was spotted earlier in the week down on Park Ave South and the lower 20s. Unfortunately, the cart had moved, and with our stomachs growling, the New York Burger Co. sign caught our eye. While my [...]

Doesn’t Break the Bank at Bella Napoli

You know you must be a big hit at an office when on your first day, 8 of your co-workers join you for a lunch out - and that’s just what happened when our former intern, McKenna, arrived this week to start full time. Meanwhile, I couldn’t even get 8 co-workers to come out [...]

Soup at a Street Cart?

Guest Post by Doug Feingold, Columbia Correspondent

In my opinion, soup is an enigma. Is it a meal, or simply an appetizer? If it has chicken, beef or other hearty components, do you need less of it to fill you up? Why is it that a 12 cent pack of ramen is just as [...]

Do I Taste Hormel Chili?

I knew it was going to be a long day when I suggested to my friend Doug that we should get nachos after work - and it was only 9:30 a.m. While the Wharf is usually our go-to nacho spot, we decided to try some place new. After a little research, Doug found the [...]

Dirty, Cheap and Delicious: Just the Way Doug Likes It

Earlier this week Laura reviewed a cheap Mexican place to appease our friend Doug. Oddly enough, I too sought out a greasy and slightly sketchy Mexican joint this weekend to satisfy one of our most loyal readers. I admit that finding a new Mexican spot was not my original goal, but after I trekked [...]

Battle of the Street Carts: SE Corner, 32nd and Park

Months ago, I wrote about street cart dining and if they were classy or trashy. Unfortunately, the street cart I was in love with on the SW corner of 31st and Park has since disappeared. We’re not sure if it’s the economy or weather that scared my falafel man away, but he certainly has [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost