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17 May 2016

Broke-Ass Kitchen: Kit Kat Croissants

This kit kat croissant recipe really isn’t a recipe. I was lying in bed thinking about my visit to Paris in 2010; the moment where I discovered that Americans charge about quadruple what Parisians charge for the flaky delights known as pain du chocolat. That’s when the horrifying images appeared

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24 Apr 2015

Shave like a man: a broke-ass man

When did shaving get so complicated? Three blades, four blades, five blades. Moisturizer strips. Batteries. Paying an arm and a leg. Our current troubles started in 1971 when Gillette introduced the Trac II — a razor with two blades — and began an arms race. The shaving behemoths became so

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02 Dec 2024

The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

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31 Mar 2015

NYC is Looking For Writers and Interns

Broke-Ass NYC is Looking for Unabashed Interns & Writers Besides being named “Best Local Website” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Broke-Ass Stuart has been called, “The Chief of Cheap” by Time Out New York, “an Underground Legend” by the SF Chronicle, and “Best Local Writer” by SF Weekly. But

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09 Mar 2015

Spring Broke: Top 6 NYC Splurge-Worthy Events This Month!

Got a little extra cash to burn this month? Here’s our top picks for the month of March that may give you buyer’s remorse. Modest Mouse & Mimicking Birds The coolest band before it was cool to be weirdly cool, Modest Mouse along with Mimicking Birds take the stage. Guaranteed

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05 Jan 2015

Here’s Where To Search For Your Post Holiday Job

Craigslist: Why: Craigslist is a go-to for people of all professions. How to use it: To save time, type in keywords in the search engine and click the correct section. What to watch out for: Crooks! However, you won’t really know until the interview process begins. It’ll be up to

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14 Oct 2014

The Young, Broke and Beautiful Party in Brooklyn! WIN TICKETS to CMJ Show at Knitting Factory!

Tuesday, October 14 at 6pm, BrokeAssStuart.com is celebrating our young, broke and beautiful existence in New York City with the Young, Broke and Beautiful Party at the Dardy Bar (245 South 1st Street) in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Living in New York City can be tough at times. That’s

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02 Sep 2014

The Absurdity of Gratuity: Why Our Culture of Unpaid, Tipped Work is Bad for Our Society

Last week, I read a thoughtful article on this site by Jamal Frederick entitled “Tipping While Black- The Struggles of a Black Barman.” I encourage you to read it. It offers keen insight into the racial attitudes and discrepancies characteristic of tipped service work. It also reinforced the strong opinions

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09 Jul 2014

Sweatpants Are All That Fit Me Right Now (and Other Things I Would Like to Tell Bill Collectors)

Just a regular Tuesday night… It may have been a hard 10 years since Mean Girls was released in theaters, where Regina George experienced a cataclysmic fall from the social hierarchy. But it seems now, more than ever, the rules still apply; different scenarios. More money. Same rules. When I

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