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03 Mar 2011

Celebrate All Things Mission This Saturday

Celebrating the melting-pot better known as the Mission Oh, the Mission….(sigh). Definitely the most colorful, diverse and energetic neighborhood in our city. A smile comes to my face when I think of good times I’ve had searching for the best Chile Verde burrito, relaxing in the sun in Dolores Park,

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03 Mar 2011

Champagne in a Can and other Luxuries at Heather’s Bar

The concept behind a bar is a pretty simple one, so it’s always surprising how so many establishments manage to suck at it. It’s a rare thing when a place manages to combine all the right elements into the perfect drinking spot. Heather’s Bar in the East Village has been

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
03 Mar 2011

East Bay Unwrapped: What Does Your Garden Grow?

“Eat me!” Are you a true broke ass? Then you should know that growing your own food is a great way to supplement your monthly grocery expenses, especially in the spring and summer months.  It’s also incredibly rewarding to watch the product of your hard work thrive. And that, dear

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0
03 Mar 2011

Broke Ass of the Week – Laura Yasinitsky

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude.  Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not. Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week?  Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire. Laura Yasinitsky, our Broke-Ass

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03 Mar 2011

Do Good, Dance Good with The Sway Machinery this Saturday

If you like things that are labeled “good,” “music” and/or “fun”, then do I have the thing for you! This Saturday, Brooklyn-based brass and then some outfit The Sway Machinery are gonna make you glad you paused whatever horrible Netflix movie you forgot was in your queue and now you

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02 Mar 2011

Meat Sweat Glory at This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef

New York City is a heck of a town. Some say because of its countless cultural offerings or interesting people, I say because it has restaurants entirely devoted to piles of beautiful, brown roast beef. This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef is exactly that restaurant, and for about a year

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02 Mar 2011

Eat Your Soul Out for $10 at Gussie’s

How much greasy, sticky food can you stuff in your face for $10? What’s sweet, savory and crunchy all over? That’s right, chicken and waffles with maple syrup. For those of you dying to take it to the next level above dipping your bacon in your syrup, try a crispy-fried

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