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Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe
The Problem with Brunch
Tuesday, March 16th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeBefore moving to New York, I never gave much thought about going to brunch. It was something reserved for holiday buffets and visiting parents. Not the boozy hot mess it is now. Even when I have friends visit from out of town, they give me funny looks when I suggest brunch as if to say, ... Read More →
Don’t Even Reply: Messing With Craiglist
Monday, March 15th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeWe’ve explored the endless possibilities of free entertainment that Craigslist offers on this site before. Whether it’s missed connections or questionable furniture ads, it seems to act as a catalog of human oddities more than a classifieds section. It’s also a great opportunity to mess with people. I’m not talking about in a calculated, malicious ... Read More →
FREE Homemade Brooklyn Pop-Up Shop
Sunday, March 14th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeI’m sure this pop-up shop trend pisses off landlords, but until this whole economy thing sorts itself out, I fully welcome new and inventive ways to use empty storefronts. I wrote last month about Kill Devil Hill in Greenpoint turning into a bakery boutique and now they’re showing you a little love in return with ... Read More →
The Prodigal Fried Chicken Returns: Pies N Thighs Reopens
Tuesday, March 9th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeAt the rate we praise the pleasures of fried chicken on this site, one would think we all had our own Jazzy motorized scooters we ride around town to accommodate our super size selves. And now the place were my deep fried adventures began, Pies N Thighs has reopened in its new stand alone location. ... Read More →
Dude Style: Men of the Oscars
Monday, March 8th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeThe spectacle of the Oscars is just as much about what people wore, as it was about who actually won. Everyone has their best and worst dressed lists and it’s all about the ladies. Who wore what gown, what shoes, blah blah blah. While I enjoy snarky comments about ruffles just as much as the ... Read More →
FREE Oscar Viewing Party
Sunday, March 7th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeAward shows can be a very laboring affair to watch. The Emmys are pretty meh, the MTV awards are a fucking joke but sometimes people show up wearing pasties, and the Grammy’s are just another opportunity for my ears to be assaulted by the Black Eyed Peas. But everyone always seems to drum up a ... Read More →
Midnight Movies at Sunshine
Tuesday, March 2nd Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeNew Yorkers are obsessed with instant gratification. We’re completely spoiled by having limitless places to eat, shop, and entertain us that stay open at all hours. One of these luxuries I take complete advantage of is going to the movies. Yes we get Garfield 2 and all the rest of the mainstream dreck just like ... Read More →
Signs Your Relationship Might Last
Monday, March 1st Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeAfter reading Anna’s hilarious post about farting on the first date, it reminded me that no matter how much we try to present this perfect, polished version of ourselves to the potential partners, our real selves always manage to surface sooner than we hope. While it’s great to be blissfully ignorant of someone’s weird tics ... Read More →
Brooklyn Record Riot: Start Digging!
Sunday, February 28th Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeThere’s nothing quite as satisfying as finding that hidden gem in stacks and stacks of records. Whether you’re a music snob or just looking for something new to add to your collection, record shows can be a treasure trove of musical findings. While I’m constantly finding new uses for my cd cases: bar coasters, wobbly ... Read More →
Mad for Chicken: Koreatown Gets it Right
Tuesday, February 23rd Written by Laura S - Spendthrift ScribeHot wings may have gotten their claim to fame in Buffalo, but upstate New York pales in comparison to the Korean fry masters at Mad for Chicken. Having gone to a state school, I’ve eaten my share of fried chicken wings. I also grew up in what was voted multiple times, the fattest city in ... Read More →
