Last week, we looked at how to stop looking broke by upgrading those tired old PB&Js, and I know I promised we’d move on to Mac & Cheese next, but in honor of Universal Hangover Day I thought we’d take a look at something more practical. After all, even brunches

If I were to guess what El Cachanilla translates to in English it would be, ‘œnot fucking around’. I know that’s not the translation at all, but seriously, this place makes all the other taquerias in the Mission look like total pussies. Sure I’ve seen other taquerias that sell tacos

Every New Year’s, I make a goal to be less hungover on New Year’s Day than the year before. I’ve succeeded the past few years, and maybe I’ll stop getting hangovers completely by 2025. No matter the day of the year, my favorite brunch place, hungover or not, is Magda’s

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.

If you’re anywhere near as broke as I am, you’re gonna want to  head over to Brooklyn’s biggest (and cheapest!) party tonight at Grand Army Plaza. Sponsored by Borough President Marty Markowitz, there will be fireworks at midnight, and Free hot beverages starting at 11 p.m., when you can also

This originally appeared in Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in New York City. Founded in 1854, Mcsorley’s is New York’s oldest bar and because of this its slogan is, “We’ve been here since before you were born” Are you kidding me McSorley’s? You’ve been here since when my ancestors

Look, I know everyone, their mothers, and all of those mothers’ bridge playing friends have made various best of ’09 lists.  Well, whatever, Stuart, Monica, Ashley & I have come up with lists of our own, and you WILL enjoy reading it.  Note: Our lists don’t include any compilations or