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The ABC’s of Broke-itude
Being a Broke Ass – It’s elementary, my dear. Abstinence. From fancy ass parties in the Meatpacking District where a gin and tonic will set you back fourteen bucks. Blue, purple. Blue, purple. Blue, purple. AKA – all you see after a particularly draining day of job hunting on Craigslist.
Making Sense of the Perplexing World of Bro Fashion
Recently, I attended a surprise birthday party for my friend Kaitlin, and had a great time. Birthday Girl Kaitlin: stylish and sassy, as per usual. My friends: major babes, as per usual. The party location at the Standard Biergarten: teeming with hella bros. Yes, this is to be expected at
Broke-Ass Vacation Dispatch: Fremont St Las Vegas
I write to you, dear reader, from Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here at my hotel – the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino – I wait out the extreme midday heat, letting my somewhat brackish lunch digest. The room is decent; the bathroom is functional. Smoking is allowed so
FREE Guided Tours of the High Line Every Tuesday
The High Line is a pretty great place to hang out and sip a lemonade, pose for photos against some awesome NYC backdrops, and even learn about space from amateur astronomers. Like a lot of other people, it’s one of my favorite places in the city, which is why I
Skate and Sip at the Standard Hotel's New Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating in New York is certainly a winter rite of passage, but it also can be a total nightmare. While it’s been immortalized in many a rom-com, most rinks in the city are crowded and pricey to boot. If the thought of Bryant Park and Rockefeller makes you claustrophobic,
Cheap Prix Fix: Del Posto
There is a distinct upside to a tanked economy’deals at restaurants. I love to take advantage of our fiscal misfortune by testing out many of the city’s best prix fix offers. While experiencing a serious deal the other day, I got a taste of how the other half live (or