Booze

27 Nov 2011

Alternative Takes on Black Friday

Ok – let’s face it, who really enjoys the shit show people go through on Black Friday? I for one, absolutely hate it. Maybe that makes me a wannabe broke-ass since I am not willing to put myself through hell to save a few bucks, but I don’t care. First

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26 Nov 2011

Pingers and Pongers Unite: Berlin-Style Ping Pong

Berlin-style ping-pong is blowing up. Not only has it been the subject of a great essay by the Bold Italic, it’s been explained, over and over again, by Youtube videos  and holds a devout group of paddling proponents throughout the city. If you didn’t read the essay or just watch

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19 Nov 2011

Screaming Queens, Bus Station Beats and Free Grub @ Compton’s Cafeteria Anniversary this Sunday!

If you want get heard, sometimes you gotta scream, and ain’t no one can scream like a queen who’s got something to say. This Sunday, everyone’s favourite temple of the Tenderloin, Aunt Charlie’s Lounge, will be holding a party commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots in 1966. Stonewall,

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19 Nov 2011

Today: Queens Thanksgiving Zombie Walk Takes Over Astoria

Ahhh, Thanksgiving time. A time to reflect on what we’re thankful for with those we love, and also sometimes dress up like Zombies and run around Queens. The inaugural edition of the Queens Thanksgiving Zombie Walk will do just that today starting at noon. Complimentary zombie makeovers are provided to

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17 Nov 2011

Tasty Tequila at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant

As previously noted I’m a huge fan of restaurants with Tommy in the name.  When I found out the little Mexican restaurant a few blocks from my house made it onto a list of the top 100 bars in the world I had to check things out firsthand. Upon entering

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17 Nov 2011

Vibrate to Moombahtom this Friday!

This Friday night, November 18th, at SF Public Works– get ready to blush. Well, at least the first time I saw this crazy kind of dancing going on, I think I turned bright red. Think of girls with big booties shaking their thing – like in that Mr. Ghetto Wallmart

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16 Nov 2011

Dempsey’s Drunken Smartass Olympics

You had me at “Drunken.” Dempsey’s in the East Village is known for their Wednesday pub trivia night… and the title just makes me happy. The Drunken Smart Ass Olympics prides itself on the diverse topic range of the questions and since you can have 5 in your team, I

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16 Nov 2011

Emporio Rulli: The North Bay’s Best Bakery

My sweet tooth surrenders – I have finally found the perfect European bakery I’ve been searching for!  And who would’ve guessed that in all of the Bay Area, I found my little gem across the Golden Gate Bridge in the tiny little town of Larkspur? Yes, it is yuppie-ville over

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