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10 Jul 2012

Cici’s Cocktails, A Safe Haven in The Marina

I work at a restaurant that happens to be situated in the Marina;  “Happens to be situated” because neither it’s concept, cuisine or clientele are emblematic of said District.  It’s a qualification I find myself adding when mentioning my workplace to friends or acquaintances. Part of me wants to be

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22 Sep 2011

Horseshoe Tavern – The Un-Marina Marina Bar

  I was first introduced to the Horseshoe Tavern when I was taking an improv class nearby in Fort Mason. Let me say nothing better prepares you to play “acting” games with middle-aged pharmaceutical sales people than a few pints. In an effort to catch our hometown baseball Giants before

Hugh Hunter - Economical Essayist 0
18 Aug 2011

Get Shwilly at the Silver Peso

This week, I am the lucky broke-ass who gets to house-sit my cousin’s awesome bay front condo in Marin. It’s it Larkspur to be exact. Larkspur is cute and quaint – and full of wealthy people who can afford to sit outside at posh restaurants on the patio whilst the

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
19 Mar 2011

Take a Stroll to The Avenue

Since we’re finally getting a dose of the wet and wild winter weather, I figured you might be looking for a dark hole to climb into and get drunk in this weekend. If that’s the case, look no further than The Avenue in Oakland. The Avenue is a quintessential dive

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0