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19 May 2011

East Bay Unwrapped: the Bulk of Berkeley Bowl

Everyone knows that buying foods in bulk can be a cost-effective way to stock up on every day pantry items and your favorite, albeit strange, snacks. Alison even provided tips on what to buy in bulk in her post from last year (click it, it’s got awesome pictures). So why

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19 May 2011

Beats and Boardgames Tonight

Ever feel like being totally nerdy, but still cool at the same time? Looks like you’re not alone. Hang out with other creatures with the same mindset tonight at Langton Labs. The monthly event, called Beats and Boardgames, is FREE and it’s just what you’ve been looking for. That’s right

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19 May 2011

Ride Your Bike, Get Free Stuff Friday May 20th

Tomorrow’s national “Ride Your Bike to Work Day”  is not only an easy excuse to save $4.50 commuting to work and avoid strangers’ armpits in your face on the subway for once, but a way to get some free grub in your broke little belly too! The kind folks at

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18 May 2011

Up For Grabs: A Pair of Tix to See The Pimps of Joytime in Oakland

Hey East Bayers (or SFers who don’t hate on the East Bay), whatcha got going this Friday night?  Forcing your boyfriend to watch the season finale of America’s Next Top Model that you DVRed this week?  Going to a bar and spending 60 bucks on drinks to try to make

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18 May 2011

Don’t Underestimate the Taco Shop @ Underdog’s

Being from San Diego, I’ve had a hard time finding really good fish tacos in the city. I just found what I’ve been looking for yesterday at the Taco Shop @ Underdog’s in the Sunset. This is the place for fresh, So-Cal inspired Mexican food. Chef Nick Fasanella knows what’s

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18 May 2011

Enid’s, Can I Be Your Norm?

I pinky swear that I try to hit up new places. Blah blah blah variety is the spice of life or whatever.  But sometimes a gal just wants a staple, ya know? A place to imagine her own little Cheers-type scenario in which she’s not only greeted “hello” but also

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17 May 2011

Tee hee…Meatballs. For Cheap! At Ikea!

Considering the name of this blog, I’m taking a stab in the dark and assuming you’re no stranger to the model rooms and big blue bags that accompany a trip to Ikea. In fact, considering your roommates an ass hole and jumped on your bed, breaking the frame, you probably

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17 May 2011

Tonight! Mangled Bohemians, Liquid Indian, and More at the Hemlock

You know what I love about the Hemlock? You can go in and drink when the bar is having a show, and you don’t have to watch it. But if for some reason you want to rub shoulders with other dirty hipsters and nod your head to a set straight

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