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$1 Slices at 2 Bros Pizza
Monday, May 3rd Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentI love buying things for $1. There is no change, no counting bills. At the corner store it doesn’t matter if there is a line or the clerk is on the phone or making a sandwich, I just make eye-contact, show the bag of chips and throw the bill on the counter, all wordless, casual ... Read More →
For the Love of Carlo Rossi
Monday, March 1st Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentBefore Trader Joe’s 2 Buck Chuck, Carlo Rossi was THE budget wine, defined by an “everyman” ethos and a big jug with a ring. The brand also had an unbelievable ad campaign, in which the man himself starred. It’s kind of like the Winnebago man except there is no vulgarity and a trace amount of ... Read More →
Oliver Hartman – Resident Bargain Whorespondent
Saturday, February 27th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain Whorespondent
DIY Erotic Playthings for Valentines Day
Wednesday, February 10th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentLet me start by saying the idea that February 14th is THE day to express love and appreciation for that special person(s) in our life who lets us do things with their genitals is horseshit. And don’t cite Chaucer. The day has devolved so far. In the Belarusian version, Saint Valentine cut out his ... Read More →
How to Make Your Own Kahlua
Friday, January 15th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentI know I’m a friggin’ pinche when I deny myself White Russians because of the price of kahlua. And god damnit, sometimes I don’t wanna drink my vodka neat, chased by a pickle, like a real white Russian. But let’s be honest, there is more to Kahlua than The Dude. Kahlua ... Read More →
FREE Bombay Sapphire 11-midnight @ Deity Tonight
Tuesday, December 1st Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentDeity is a new-ish bar/lounge in a converted synagogue located on the asphalt swath of Atlantic Avenue that keeps apart the abutting worlds of Boerum Hill and Fulton Street Mall. There was some hubbub when it opened because Talib Kweli was supposed to spin there regularly. Tonight is a regular party held the ... Read More →
FREE Rock n’ Roll at Norwood: Madison South!
Tuesday, October 20th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentMadison South, whose name sounds equally at home as a reality-series title, will deliver some rock n’roll with a southern accent (and purdy hair) for all of the sub Mason-Dixon transplants and fans at the Norwood. If for nothing else, check out the “discreet” 4-story townhouse on 14th street that is a private club. ... Read More →
Cheap Air Fares to New York with American Airlines
Thursday, August 20th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentInterpreted through a wide-angle lens, “promotions”, “deals”, and “limited time offers” aren’t all bullshit, but damnit, you have to approach them with a level head.
Companies sling deals in an attempt to buy loyalty so they can recoup losses in the future business you and other suckers provide to them when they re-jack their prices. 6 ... Read More →
$7000 Apartment for $700 In West Village
Saturday, August 8th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain WhorespondentLet’s cut the superfluous poppycock and get straight to it: Daffy’s Inc. is giving away a $7000 apartment (based on fluctuating market value) in the West Village for $700 for one year. Yea yea, $700 isn’t that cheap, but you have to look at the savings. It’s like buying D&G underwear for $5 ... Read More →
Penny Beers and Captain Morgan Shots at Ellis Bar 9-10pm
Friday, June 12th Written by Oliver Hartman - Resident Bargain Whorespondent
A penny saved is a beer undrunk tonight, which misleadingly paints Ben Franklin in the ugly light of the big sopping wet blanket. Too bad he is a huge baller, rocking hard-partying synapses to come up with incredible discoveries and inventions like the Franklin Stove, which doubled heat output while reducing wood input. He also ... Read More →
