The Frugal Foodies
Feeding an Empty Belly and Starving Mind
The Mission
A fully satiated life doesn’t need to break the bank. You can eat amazing food, travel to dream destinations, and grow as a person while keeping your savings account intact. From scoring cheap brunch in NYC to the best waterfalls in Queensland, Australia to free food for thought on the meaning of life, The Frugal Foodies is your go-to guide for it all!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
The Blog!
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- 10 weeks to 10K
- Airline Reviews
- Argentina Eats
- Asia Eats
- Asia Travel
- Australia
- Australia Eats
- Chew on This
- Cruise port eats
- Eats
- Foodie Showdowns
- Frugal Tips
- Fun Food Facts
- Gig Stories
- Gig Tips
- Gig World
- Home Cooked
- Mexico
- Miscellaneous Adventures
- New Jersey Eats
- New York Eats
- New York Moment
- Restaurant Reviews
- Side Jobs
- Thought
- Travel
- Travel Tips
- Uncategorized
- USA Eats
- USA Travel
- Van Life
- Zaandam
Our second favorite word to "free" is "bottomless". Did Pinks hit the mark or fall short? Read about it here!
An honest review of the lower east side hotspot: Loreley Beer Garden..
Catching an early morning flight into JFK is a terrible experience. The trains are usually late, delayed, and/or running local. Meaning you …
If you love tacos, then you need to check out this East Harlem taco crawl!
Is bigger really better? Koronet Pizza thinks so!
Is the lower east side spot Ginger and Lemongrass as good as Thailand? Click here to find out!
Are fancy doughnuts worth the price tag? We took a bite out of some Doughnut Plant treats, and this is what we though.
Carroll Place is a cozy Greenwich Village spot with a crazy good happy hour! Get the details here!
Great margaritas and delicious tacos? SOLD! A review of the Black Ant happy hour.
Pulsd is an awesome site for finding great meal deals as well as free events in NYC, and the $29 deal for two brunch entrees and carafe of drinks at Parish was a solid find.
Your go-to guide for eating at Arthur Ashe stadium
Trendy, drool-worthy photos of food from Smorgasburg invade Instagram every summer. But is it worth the hype? We investigated and spent the $$$ and time so you don't have too!