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18 Oct 2011

Broke-Ass Nostalgia: Swingers

 If you are in your twenties and thirties, you probably could perform Swingers movie as a one-person show. I have no need to convince you that it is a classic. It’s the film that launched Vince Vaughn and John Favreau’s careers, had bros telling each other “you’re so money and

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0
17 Oct 2011

FREE Tasting with Eve’s Cidery at Bierkraft

Oktoberfest is technically over, but that’s no reason to stop celebrating and imbibing golden, alcoholic beverages that make Fall even more enjoyable than it already is. Did you know that it’s Cider Week in NYC? Well, it is, and as part of the festivities and informational events about the apple

Tiara Francis - NY Know-it-all 0
15 Oct 2011

Get LitUp for Litcrawl Saturday October 15th

If you haven’t had a chance to checkout one of Litquake’s amazing events you are running out of time.  In fact this weekend happens to be your last chance.  As a completely unbiased and objective observer I’m going to have to recommend the readings taking place this Saturday at Revolution

Hugh Hunter - Economical Essayist 0
15 Oct 2011

Broke-Ass Recipe: Poor-as-Fuck Stew

I haven’t gone grocery shopping in a while, mainly because I can’t afford it. The other day, I decided I should eat some food. I make a habit of keeping a lot of ingredients that won’t go bad on hand: dry beans, veggie broth powder, uncooked rice. I also looked through

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0
14 Oct 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: Victoire

Victoire’s debut full-length album, Cathedral City, received a 7.8 from Pitchfork, but listen for yourself and fall in love with the classical/electro-pop hybrid that this all-female quintet creates. Comprised of founder/composer/keyboardist Missy Mazzoli, violinist Olivia De Prato, clarinetist Eileen Mack, keyboardist Lorna Krier, and double bassist Eleonore Oppenheim, the group

Tiara Francis - NY Know-it-all 0
14 Oct 2011

Vietnamese, Italian, and American All at Americana Grill

Americana Grill is without a doubt one of the “most unique restaurants in the Bay Area.” I’m unsure as to why this place offers items like cheese steak sandwiches, veal scaloppini, and pho all on the same menu, but damnit, it’s all delicious and affordable. Americana Grill offers a serious

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14 Oct 2011

Calling all Broke-Ass Moms

Anyone know where other Broke-Ass Moms hang out? Yeah, I can’t find them either. But I know you’re out there. Maybe you’re lurking through the Goodwill bins for a Halloween costume, busy composting your coffee grounds, or reading the latest book you checked out of the library with your toddler

Jennifer White - Mommy No Bucks 0
14 Oct 2011

AMC and Time Warner Cable Giving Away FREE Cupcakes Today

It’s October. Comic-Con is in town this weekend. Halloween is around the corner. How could you put these two events together to create something epic? Here’s how: have people dress up as the zombies of Robert Kirkman’s comic, The Walking Dead to promote the second season of the live-action series

Enrique Grijalva - Mr. Minimum Wage 0