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04 Aug 2009

Beach Bumming 101

When most people think of New York, sandy white beaches are not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. And there’s a reason for that, because most of the godforsaken scraps of sandy coastline we cling to usually require footwear at all times and a healthy attitude towards nudity.

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03 Aug 2009

Public Barber Salon – a Beer and a Haircut

I’ve seen my future, and it’s pretty hairless.  My dad…bald.  My mom’s dad…bald.  The great Magic 8-Ball of genetics has pretty much already foretold my destiny: Outlook Not So Good.  As a result of this, I like to try new shit with my hair every so often just because I

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03 Aug 2009

NYC Restaurant Review: Pequena Fort Greene

There are times when you feel like getting drinks, and then there are times when you feel like getting Margaritas. They are not the same thing.  Margaritas, specifically the frozen kind can be virulently disgusting, made with that gross “mix” and a bunch of crappy tequila and leave you with

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01 Aug 2009

Soul Imperial and Sailor Jerry Drinks at K&M

The boyzzz from Soul Imperial– DJ Ballantino and DJ Elegante– are back; this time at K&M.  Word on the street is that Ballantino has been particularly inspired by the smooth sounds of Steely Dan this week, as “The Dan” (as they’re known in inside circles) just played the Beacon.  Where

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01 Aug 2009

Love Across the Great Divide – “Pretty in Pink” in Dolores

Feeling nostalgic?   Well, Saturday night is your night for musings of unrequited love and that, which transcends worlds. That good old weepy from 1986, Pretty in Pink, is being shown in Dolores under the stars, or in buffeting fog for that matter.  No worry, the inclement weather will only make

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01 Aug 2009

Broke Country Club Party at the Putting Lot

Having lived in Bushwick, I’ve done my share of shit-talking on the neighborhood. But low and behold, as soon I as move, they go and get themselves a miniature golf course (of all things!). The Putting Lot is a 9-hole course designed by local artists and architects in what used

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31 Jul 2009

Dolores Park Etiquette – General Guidelines

I love Dolores Park. Seriously, there really aren’t many places like it in the world. It’s beautiful, has a great view, the cops don’t fuck with you, and it’s full of friendly and good looking people. Without sounding like a dirty hippie, there’s really something magical about the place. But as

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31 Jul 2009

Rooftop Films Presents: Best Worst Movie

You can basically divide this great nation into two parties, those that have seen the movie Troll 2 and those who have not. Sure, it may not be as polarizing as abortion, health care, blah blah blah, but this cult flick has garnered a following of epic proportions. Now we

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