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When Cities Make Laws About Your Food
It’s true that consumers must make informed decisions about their food intake. I mean hey, it’s your health. But it’s also true that foods in the USA aren’t as well-regulated as we expect and even though we know in theory that big portions aren’t good for us, that too much salt

How The Blind Barber Became a Successful Bar & Barbershop
A few summers ago in the Hamptons, I met a young man with a great personality and an ability to make everyone have a good time. At the time, he was the general manager at Ella Lounge, a spunky little LES staple that is now (sadly) gone. Now co-owner of

This Week’s Events | San Francisco + New York
Rad Upcoming SF Events GIN N JAZZ: KAMASI WASHINGTON IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID KATZNELSON THU. 2/25 | 3:30PM – 6:00PM @ SWEDISH AMERICAN HALL This interview would discuss the founding of the Young Jazz Giants, with focus on Billy Higgins, the recording of that record and the path from there to

7 Ways to Get Over Being Dumped
You’ve been there. I’ve been there. A toll booth worker has been there. Your creepy uncle with the lingering hand stare and propensity to unabashedly flirt with you at a family reunion after a few gin+tonics has been there. And, for the few of you who haven’t been there, good for

Village Voice hosts Choice Eats! And we’ve got the dish on free tickets
The Village Voice 9th Annual Choice Eats Tasting Event will feature 50+ handpicked restaurants from all five New York City boroughs. Guests will sample the best dishes from restaurants reviewed and heralded in the Village Voice along with complimentary craft beer pairings, wine and liquor beverages. Our resident food

7 Things Assholes Do With Their Phones
From texting about your penis to killing a baby dolphin for a selfie, don’t do these things with your phone…

We’ve Got Your Hookup for the Hangout Music Festival!
This may be the biggest giveaway we’ve ever been part of. The winner of this contest gets 2 free VIP passes, free lodging, and free airfare for this badass music festival. Holy shit right?? And the lineup is insane! The performers include: The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Florence & The Machine,
Why We Should Get Rid of Court Ordered Debt for Low-Income People
Imagine you’re a single parent working as a mechanic and making regular installment payments to the SF court on a couple of traffic tickets you got a couple years ago for speeding and jaywalking. A few months into the payments, your child is diagnosed with a medical condition.