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06 Aug 2011

Good Meals in a Weird Hood at Mazzat

Did you know Brooklyn has a “Columbia Street Waterfront District”? Nope? Me neither. Kind of right there with Kips Bay in the “Neighborhoods people smile and nod and maybe even think you’re a douche when you bring up” category. Well, it’s located on Columbia Street (see what they did there!?),

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05 Aug 2011

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

 Almond cookie, avocado, black sesame, coconut, durian, ginger, lychee, red bean, Zen butter, wasabi, egg cream, pumpkin pie…Yes, all these fabulous flavors (and more that you haven’t thought of) can all be found at the original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory! But what’s the catch? Why would you go all the

Bobby Rich - Affordable Aficionado 0
05 Aug 2011

Broke-Ass Friendly Deals at Park Chalet

Park Chalet, not to be confused with Beach Chalet, is located just across from Ocean Beach and meant for us less fancy folk.  I must say, I was a bit skeptical initially.  After taking advantage of the broke ass style specials, though, I’m now a fan. Perhaps I’m being too

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05 Aug 2011

Cheap Beauty Tip of the Week: Wash Your Face

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that in order to have clear skin, you have to have clean skin. Clean skin doesn’t necessarily mean using a million different expensive products either. When it comes to skin care, a little bit goes a long way. Less is more.

Kathleen Neves - Beauty Babe on a Budget 0
04 Aug 2011

Broke-Ass of the Week – Missionite Scott M.

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not. Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week? Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire. This

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
04 Aug 2011

DIY Maps

This week, what I really wanted to do was cover crafts and DIY projects involving Muni Fast Passes like this: but there are some obvious obstacles mostly in that, well, the Fast Pass is done-zo and the Clipper card just doesn’t have the same cache. However, three bucks will still

Amber Bouman - Crafty & Cashless 0
04 Aug 2011

FREE Improv Every Friday at The Alcove Theater

Alright, so we need a location. “The Alcove Theater,” great The Alcove Theater. Ok now we need a day of the week, “Friday!” yes, Friday Thank You.  We need an activity, “How about FREE improv and stop asking us all these questions.” If you’ve never been to an improv show

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