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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 →
Win Tickets to ODC’s “Small Plates”
Tuesday, March 16th Written by Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In CheapIf you’re into contemporary dance, and you’re in San Francisco, then you must know about ODC. They’ve been holding it down in SF since 1976 and are on the forefront of all things dancy…although I’m pretty sure “dancy” isn’t a technical term.
I have two pairs of tickets to giveaway to a really cool event their ... 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 →
Reasons to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
Saturday, March 13th Written by Rebecca Pederson - Cheap DateThere’s this relatively new phenomenon happening right now called the Urban Farming Movement. (Check it out: even T.I. supports it!) My boyfriend, in particular, is really into it for two reasons: 1.) He fancies himself as a sort of misanthrope and really loves the idea of never having to unwillingly interact with the checkout guys ... Read More →
Best Place in SF to Get Cheap BBQ and Beer
Friday, March 12th Written by Rebecca Pederson - Cheap DateI’m gonna be really real right now: the only thing that gets me wetter than fantasizing about making it with one of Marva Whitney’s back-up dancers is basking in the sun and eating some down home, backyard barbeque. You can imagine my reaction, then, when I heard about Hard French, the new outdoor soul dance ... Read More →
Mango Madness at Pinkberry – FREE Samples!
Friday, March 12th Written by Mikey Rox - Cut-Rate CopywriterAs far as fro-yo goes, Pinkberry is top of the pops.
Nevermind that the Los Angeles-based brand had to battle a whole bunch of haters who claimed that its tangy-sweet swirls weren’t as healthy as one might think. BFD, I say. Just look at it. It’s subzero, soft-serve sourness in the guise of ice cream, for ... Read More →
FREE Coffee in Oakland?
Tuesday, March 9th Written by Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In CheapI got this tip from a reader named Ricky Castaneda. If you go out an try it let us know how it works:
Tip: If you show up at the coffee bar at the Whole Foods on harrison and 27th in Oakland when they close around 8 p.m., they give away all the remaining brewed coffee ... 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 →
Sampling: How to Get Through the Day for FREE
Monday, March 8th Written by Ashley Friedman - Cornerstore Correspondent1. Food
First things first: you need to eat and you need to not spend money doing it. First of all, find out if there are any farmer’s markets at all that are near you. Nearly every single one has samples of tomatoes, cheese, sometimes even the awesome free-range chicken that they’ll grill on a little ... Read More →
$2 Bulleit Bourbon Shots Thursdays at Bourbon Boys
Monday, March 8th Written by Stephen Torres - Threadbare-Fact FinderCheap drink specials are great, but the rub is that the liquor featured usually isn’t. Which is why the latest Thursday night binger’s jackpot is Truck’s Bourbon Boys. From ten ’til two, less than clothed guys are pouring $2 shots of Bulleit Bourbon in an overheated bar decorated like a garage. The only thing ... Read More →
