Berkeley

17 Jul 2011

Life Is Simple At Phil’s Sliders

Phil’s serves sliders.  Little burger, little prices.  They look small at first glance, but these little things are so effing tasty!  At two bucks each, even a broke-ass can double up.  Phil keeps his slider simple:  one hefty grass-fed, beef medallion, fire-grilled to medium-rare perfection, a fresh piece of iceberg

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
15 Jun 2011

We Just Love Jeremys!

Shhhhh!!! You guys wanna know a secret??? My girlfriends are probably going to massacre me for telling you this (so, “sorry” for letting the cat out of the bag in advance!), but the way I see it is that you NEED to know about this place called Jeremys I discovered

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
14 May 2011

Meet Chelsea Handler Without Being 50 Cent

I’m sure, by now, you’ve probably heard the rumor that Chelsea Handler once dated 50 Cent.  Well, the rumor has since been confirmed by Handler herself, but the title of her book doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in her words. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me is Handler’s new book that was supposedly

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0
16 Apr 2011

Fro-yo in the ‘Park

My, what lovely weather we’re to have this weekend. Seventy degrees today, and 68 tomorrow. The conditions are perfect for a leisurely stroll to Yogurt Park! It doesn’t look like much has changed in Yogurt Park since it opened in Berkeley in 1977 (except for the employees, hopefully). The faded

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0
12 Apr 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: Laura Weinbach of Foxtails Brigade

Laura Weinbach, intrepid frontwoman of Foxtails Brigade, runs all over the Bay Area (and the country) busking and playing shows. Have you ever walked down the street in SF or Berkeley and all of a sudden seen the most adorable little pixie with a ridiculously powerful voice and classical guitar

Chloe - Pennywise Reporter 0
12 Mar 2011

FREE: The Best Trivia Night West of the Mississippi

I’m going to let all of you in on a little secret. But if I tell you, you have to promise not to bring hordes of your friends to this particular place on this particular night. You promise? Okay, here goes: Trivia night at the Albatross in Berkeley beats the

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0
26 Feb 2011

Om My Goodness: FREE Meditation Class Tomorrow

What are the things that make you go, “Om”? C&C Music Factory? A decadent chocolate dainty? How about a FREE meditation class hosted by Meditation A-Go-Go? If you’ve never taken time out of your chaotic urban rat race to focus on your inner quietude, this “Mindfulness and Meditation” class is

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0