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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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Favorite Food Finds!

If you like to rev up your appetite by riding a mechanical bull (sounds plausible, no?), then grab Groupon’s $15 voucher to Johnny Utah’s that’s good for $30 worth of food and drinks. Try Gustorganics with Tippr’s $30 voucher sold for only $15. Sample Austrian food at Seäsonal Restaurant & Weinbar for 30% off [...]

Make Your RSVPs Now for Dine in Brooklyn!

If you haven’t had a chance to explore Brooklyn yet, and you should have, then head over for Dine in Brooklyn. From March 15-25 you can get three courses at any of the 175+ participating restaurants for only $20.10 at lunch or $25 at dinner, making it a far better deal than the [...]

We’re Fans of West 3rd Common

Earlier this week, Laura (thoughts in italics) and I were lucky enough to visit West 3rd Common (full disclosure: we were invited to dine there. We are ethical bloggers!). West 3rd Common is owned by the same person who runs Common Ground, which our guest writer, Jenni, reviewed last week, and it just [...]

The (Nan)King of Asian Fusion

Guest Post by Caryn Donohue, Gramercy Correspondent

My Dad, a Long Island native, is a foodie and loves to peruse restaurant reviews and recipes, so he pays attention when the New York Times bothers traveling to Long Island to review new restaurants. A lover of Asian and spicy foods, this review whet his appetite [...]

Suburban Special: Applebee’s 2 for $20

Since the holiday season arrived, many of us transplant New Yorkers find ourselves heading home, back to the suburbs. While home over Thanksgiving, my family of four and I stumbled upon a deal at our local Applebee’s. For me, Applebee’s holds a soft place in my heart, especially since it was across the street [...]

Street Carts: Classy or Trashy?

Since starting my job in NYC, I’ve been tempted with the smell of Rafiqui’s Street Cart. Even the smell of gyros at 8:55 a.m. could send my stomach into an instant growl. However, for one reason or another, when grabbing a bite to eat I found myself heading over to an establishment that had [...]

Taste of Italy in the UES

Guest Post by Caryn, Gramercy Correspondent

I used to live in the east 60s, and one of my staples was Angels Restaurant on 62nd and 1st. This place has been around forever and is known for its wide assortment of delicious pastas, among other classic Italian dishes. The portions are huge and the prices [...]

Jasmine - Where’s the Lunch Special?

After being told repeatedly at a Rutgers football game that Jasmine was the place for Thai on the UES, I headed over to 84th and 2nd for lunch while working from home. Granted it was 2pm on Friday in one of the more residential areas of the city, but we were the only [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost