Booze

17 May 2011

The Gibson: $35 Unlimited Oyster Wednesdays & More

If you haven’t heard yet, I have some oyster and lobster roll news. This shit goes all the way to the top. And by that I mean The Gibson— Williamsburg’s most adequately well kept secret.  So, sometimes the weekends can be a little crowded, but let’s face it, it’s one

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
14 May 2011

Habana Outpost Block Party

One of everyone’s favorite outdoor eateries, Habana Outpost is throwing their annual Block Party all day today. Since it’s only once a year, they’ve managed to jam back every possible activity into one event. With bands playing all day, street vendors hawking their wares and a seemingly endless flow of

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
13 May 2011

FREE BBQ & Dollar Beer at Connie O’s Backyard Bash

You know we’re getting close to summer when the smell of hot chestnuts is replaced with the simmering smell of hot dogs and other street meat, and I’m not talking about those fancy food carts. Floaters, foot-longs, weenies, whatever you want to call them, it’s hotdog season in the city

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
12 May 2011

Port 41 is a Times Square Time Capsule

I know that most New Yorkers view Times Square as one of the worst areas in the city: a place dominated by tourists, flashing lights and overcrowded restaurants, bars and shops. I thought the same thing for a long while, believing that all the relics from its debaucherous past were

Bobby Rich - Affordable Aficionado 0
11 May 2011

Sex, Politics and Cocktails for Planned Parenthood

Where would most brokeasses be without Planned Parenthood? Probably riddled with the clap and even more broke due to accidental children. They’ve been providing lunch sacks full of condoms and affordable health care services for about 90 years, but they need your help to keep going. They’ve fought many opponents

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
11 May 2011

Good Times, Good Co.

I’ve been wanting to check out Williamsburg bar Good Co. since word spread to my Midwestern ears that they had one of the flyover states’ favorite past times, Cornhole (note: I did NOT say cow tipping, thankyouverymuch). Fortunately when I finally visited I found many other reasons to return: cocktails

Jill S. 0
10 May 2011

Three Cheers For Pasties! See The Dapper Flappers’ Burlesque Show This Thursday

It’s that time of year. The sun is out, allergies are kicking up, and clothing starts to shed. You can always tell when spring has finally sprung based on necklines getting lower and hemlines getting higher (applies for guys as well with the advent of the deep V-neck). It’s a

Dan Cerruti - 99 Cent Store Cowboy 0