Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe

One Helluva Sandwich at Defonte’s
Being a native of Philadelphia, I like to think I know a thing or two about giant Italian sandwiches. Whether you call them hoagies, subs or grinders, a heaping sandwich by any other name would taste just as delicious. Being a general food-enthusiast (I hate the word foodie), I thought

Coney Island Scarier Than Usual
Let’s be real for a second- Coney is a frightening spot more often than not. From the days of the Warriors on out, it’s successfully combined freakshow and carnival eeriness with the grit n’ grime of old school NYC. Well, now it’s just amped the fear quotient with it’s own

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

FREE All-Day CMJ Showcase at Urban Outfitters
As you’ve probably noticed already, the city has been officially taken over by CMJ. Similar to SXSW Festival, except without all the cowboy boots and barbeque (unless you count Dallas BBQ). With hundreds of shows taking place at venues scattered across the city, it can be an overwhelming task just

Critical Mass Halloween Scavenger Hunt Contest
Halloween is a liberating holiday in general. It let’s you be whoever you want for one day (or whole weekend) whether that’s a slut, a freak, or the undead, it’s up to you. Now add to that the freedom to ride around the city at night on bike with your

Broke-Ass Band/Blogger Interview: Deb Oh
You know when you finally meet someone who’s work you admire and then are cruelly disappointed when they turn out to be an complete ass? Well thank god that was the OPPOSITE experience I had when I met Deb Oh of The Debonaire. Based in New York, Deb is one

Get Lost in a Corn Maze in Queens
Usually when people say they got lost in Queens, I wish them luck and say nice knowing you, but now there’s a spot I wouldn’t mind getting lost in. Every Saturday and Sunday, put yourself up to the challenge with this 3-acre corn maze at the Queen’s County Farm Museum.

FREE Ticket Giveaway to Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Record Release Party
Known more for its cocktail-fueled dance parties than a showcase for modern classical music, Le Possion Rouge will be playing host to contemporary composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, as she gives us a sneak peak to her new album Penelope, which drops Oct 26. Mixing poetry and mythology, the album is

DIY: Tried and True Uses for Cheap Vodka
Cheap vodka has a lot of uses. It can wipe your memory clean, keep you warm on cold nights, and make most experiences exponentially more interesting than they would have been. Is it coincidence that Vladimir Vodka is not only the top selling liquor in West Virginia and also crucial