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Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe
Park Slope Gets its Groove Back with Mission Dolores Bar
Tuesday, August 31st Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeJust to set the record straight. I’ve never been to San Francisco, so if you’re looking for some insightful commentary on how this bar “really draws on the West Coast” vibe, I can’t help you. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a fantastic bar. Settled on the somewhat barren strip of 4th Avenue, right down ... Read More →
The Culturally Rich History of Office Temping
Monday, August 30th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeOne of the most common rites of passage a young person must endure is temping at an office. You always promise yourself you’ll never do it, but the bills add up and the hourly rates can be quite tempting. Temping can expose you to the wide world of corporate culture. With such enticing positions such ... Read More →
Jazz Age Lawn Party Take Two
Saturday, August 28th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribePer usual, I’m going to be out of town for the throwback Jazz Age Lawn theme party this Saturday. I miss it every year and it’s starting to feel like I’ll never get to sip cold glasses of St.Germaine and do the Charleston on Governor’s Island. If you missed the last shindig in July, now’s ... Read More →
Roadtrippin to the Renaissance Faire
Wednesday, August 25th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeIt was this past fateful rainy Sunday that I decided to make a pilgrimage to the Renaissance Faire or as I started to call it “ren faire bro”. I was invited by some friends who decided to brave the weather and split a zip car, so I figured it certainly beat my usual rainy Sunday ... Read More →
Geek Out at Desert Island Comics
Tuesday, August 24th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeYou may have walked by the mysterious “bakery” before on Metropolitan Ave in Williamsburg and marveled at the wonderful displays in the window like I did. That was what first peaked my interest about this little neighborhood comic shop, but what’s inside is what keeps people coming back. The proprietor, Gabriel Fowler, first opened Desert ... Read More →
Finger on the Pulse: BBQ Blowout
Saturday, August 21st Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeOne of the best summer event series is coming to a close. Join Finger on the Pulse as they wrap up the summer with one of their last BBQ blowouts. Pit master this evening will be Fatty Cue, a delicious newcomer to the neighborhood that I have personally ate at and can attest to its ... Read More →
New Patio and Happy Hour at The Bell House
Tuesday, August 17th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeI don’t know anyone who doesn’t appreciate a good happy hour, the problem is I don’t actually get out of work til after all of them are over and then it’s back to $7 beers again. Lucky for me, one of my favorite venues is now offering a happy hour special everyone can get behind ... Read More →
The Future of 3-D
Monday, August 16th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeThis country loves a good gimmick. And that’s what 3D technology feels like to me. Tech trends come and go, but rarely does a fad of the past make such a strong comeback as 3D movies have. One of these days I’m just waiting to walk by an Urban Outfitters and see them hawking laser ... Read More →
Blackout Anniversary Party
Saturday, August 14th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeBlackouts can be a scary thing. Hell I nearly had a meltdown after my lights started flickering while I was in the shower and my A/C started to make choking sounds. But they can also be a magical witching hour where humanity decides it will come together instead of flying off the handle. Contrary to ... Read More →
Bela Lugosi’s Dead, Vampires Live Forever Series @ BAM
Tuesday, August 10th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeI’m sure everyone is aware that this country is experiencing a vampire moment. Vampires are used to sell everything these days from lunchboxes to chaste values. But before the Twihards ruined this cult genre, there were plenty of great vampire flicks that had nothing to do with sparkles or thinly veiled morality tales. Leave it ... Read More →
