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26 Apr 2010

Feeling Hawaiian at Taqueria El Sol

Having spent some time in the Sunset of late, I found myself on Taraval completely famished and across the street from the Taqueria El Sol, which Christy had recently mentioned as a spot to find the elusive asada fries. I’m from Los Angeles, but I had never heard of this

Stephen Torres - Threadbare-Fact Finder (Editor, San Francisco) 0
26 Apr 2010

Make Your Own Pop Up Books

This Saturday, I spent most of my time in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens gift shop looking at pop up books in the children’s section. Why? It turns out I’m equally as enthralled by books with bugs, fairies, monkeys, carousels, etc. that jump out as me as an adult as I

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
26 Apr 2010

What NOT To Play Back At Your House

So you’ve successfully nabbed your date back to the old pad.  Instead of filling the noise with an endless stream of your unstoppable chatter, it’s probably a good move to throw some music on.  This can be tricky, because you don’t want to come off as sleazy, lame, or just

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
25 Apr 2010

Your FREE Sunday: Booze, BBQ, Bands and Southpaw Market

While it may not be blue skies this Sunday, you think a little rain and an uptown subway ride is gonna get in your way of a free BBQ? The lovely folks at WBAR, Barnard College’s resident radio station,  are hosting their annual concert and BBQ with some great acts

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
25 Apr 2010

The Inescapable Thoughts of an Urban Dweller

I stepped outside my place yesterday in need of some inspiration, something to break up the drudgery of thoughts which collect in the time it takes for me to get dressed, stand in the elevator, pick what song I want to listen to on my mp3, etc. Because I happen

Rebecca E. - The Centimentalist 0
25 Apr 2010

Torta Cubana from That’s It Market — Cheap and Girthy

Okay. So maybe I’m one of the last fat-asses in the city to try the Torta Cubana from That’s It Market, a commmmmbination liquor store and deli serving tortas, tacos, tostadas and, inexplicably, falafels, but I don’t care. Because I will tell you the truth about this mystical Torta Cubana:

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
25 Apr 2010

Rachel Park at Brooklyn Indie Market

As of April 3, Brooklyn Indie Market, one of many great places to scope out and support local Brooklyn designers, has re-opened from its winter hiatus!  One of the designers you should definitely check out is Rachel Park.  She started out with “[b]lending exciting colors, striking textures, bold prints, and

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0

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