One of the ways in which I pretend like I’m rich, or just forget that I’m living in a constant looming threat of homelessness, is by eating shellfish. That’s right, shellfish. Mussels are the perfect way to pretend like you’re eating a full meal when you’re actually just eating a

Mayor Bloomberg says we should stay inside. Which would be a great idea if we had his billions to spend on all the post-holiday online sales. But we don’t. All we’ve got is each other – and the Census Bureau can verify that people tend to multiply nine months after

Uh oh, life calling? The office/grind/job/suckfest spamming your life with calls and emails about when you’ll be showing up? Cursing mother nature for her malicious intent? Well, young one, calm yourself. In your spastic neuroses you’ve lost your appreciation for the simple joys. You see all that white powdery goodness

I usually measure my wealth and success in tacos. Like, I’ll buy a disappointing sandwich for $6 and then say, “I could’ve gotten at least three tacos for that.” This week (even though I don’t eat meat), I’m going to start measuring my wealth in chicken wings. Why? Croxley Ales

I write this post from the comfort of my parents’ couch. Later on today, I’m planning to do some baking and dirty up as many dishes as possible just because they have a dishwasher. But if you’re sticking around NYC for the holiday weekend, making a giant mess in your

Somewhere along the line, the folks over at Brooklyn Bowl recognized the Jew’s Christmas hardship. On a day where evergreens and messianic mangers dominate, its easy for the non-Christmas-celebrating-few to feel a bit left out. Which is why Brooklyn’s favorite bowling alley last year launched Matzah Bowl, a winning combination

Step 1: Realize this East Village spot is not a laundromat. Step 2: Enter and prepare to spend at least 15 minutes surveying the bar’s impressively varied beer selection. Step 3: Purchase said beer for half price from 4-8PM Monday-Friday and 1-8PM on weekends. Step 4: Rejoice, then repeat Step