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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
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
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
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
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
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:
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