Alex Mak - Managing Editor

Local Legend Of The Week: Matt Gonzalez Chief Attorney of the SF Public Defenders Office
We here at BrokeAssStuart.com like to show love to the people who make cities like San Francisco and New York special. That’s why we’ve begun doing a new series called Local Legend of the Week. This is our chance to hip you to some of the strange, brilliant, and unique folks who populate

Local Legend Of The Week: Creator Of The Original Cosmopolitan Cocktail, Neal Murray
We here at BrokeAssStuart.com like to show love to the people who make cities like San Francisco and New York special. That’s why we’ve begun doing a new series called Local Legend of the Week.

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

Let’s Play a Game Called: New SF Housing Development OR Giant Air-Conditioner
In Alex Mak’s Architecture Series Part 2 (see part 1 here), we explore the popular new guessing game called “Housing Development OR Giant Air-Conditioner?” This is where San Franciscans walk around the city and try to decide if the new structures going up are actual condominiums or simply large industrial air conditioners.

A History of Sutro Tower: The Alex Mak Architecture Series
Good evening, and welcome to Alex Mak’s San Francisco Architecture Exposé Part 1 of 4. In this series I learn about interesting buildings in San Francisco and then graciously tell you about them. Its like Ricky Gervais’ show An Idiot Abroad, only I won’t be travelling anywhere and I steal most of my material from the internet.

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10 Places To Stay Cool and Get Fat This Summer
I was inspired to write my own “Top 10 Tips For Summer” after seeing so many in the grocery line that didn’t cover all the hottest new trends. Ladies & hunks, if you’re like me and tired from carrying around your beach body all winter, and are looking for tips

How To Win Bay To Breakers
During my first Bay to Breakers in the city some 7 years ago, I was lucky enough to witness a scene that changed my life forever.

BBQ: 4505 Meats Vs. Texas
The food stand hamburger specialists at 4505 Meats just opened up a brick and mortar BBQ location at Divisadero and Grove Streets in San Francisco. Naturally I ran down there as fast as my little piggy legs could carry me. The best Brisket I ever had was at Franklin’s BBQ