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Tips for Looking Like the Bay Area Natives that I Adore
When I lived in San Francisco, I simply didn’t appreciate the local dating pool. You see, SF guys generally fall into one of two categories: Peter Pan Syndrome-sufferer/ borderline alcoholic, or douchey nerd-turned-frat-boy-turned-corporate-hack/ borderline alcoholic. The thing is, now that I live in the pretentious, chambray-and-khaki wasteland that is NYC,

Mekong, Meal Savior
Another day, another “Shit, my friends want to go out to eat because apparently that’s what people like to do in this damn city! Oh god, they want to go to the West Village! Whyyyyyy!” situation in which I feverishly hunt for dining options that have that have that special

Thieves Tavern: Does It Get Any Better?
With skinny jeans and ironic moustaches abound, Thieves Tavern is a superb watering hole for not only hipsters but all San Franciscans. Honestly, an entire post could be devoted to the Bloody Marys (served with FREE waffles if you so desire) and whiskey selection at this place. Saving that for

DIY: How to Have a Clothing Swap
It’s time to GET IN your friends’ closets… Tired of the same old five outfits you’ve been wearing these days? It’s time to spice up your wardrobe in a way even a broke-ass like you can afford. Dip into your best friends’ closets while you clean out your own at

First Annual Brooklyn Bastille Day Bash
‘Mericans love to celebrate political victories, even when they’re not their own. But when there’s gin and cupcakes involved, I’m ready to jump on the beret bandwagon as well. Our favorite website featuring all things wonderful and cheap (besides this one of course), the skint, is taking over Littlefield this

Win A Pair of Tix to OMFG! The Internet Dating Musical at ODC
We all have bad dating experiences — but some of them are made even worse by the fact that they’re INTERNET dating experiences. I have so many from my month-long stint on OkCupid that I feel confident I will never feel awkward at a cocktail party for lack of stories

FREE Outdoor Movie – When Harry Met Sally
Nowadays when your significant other requests dinner and a movie your night can turn into a bank account busting endeavor real quick. Lucky for you the 1989 romantic comedy classic “When Harry Met Sally” will be playing for FREE in Union Square on Saturday July 16th. An event like this

Blue and Gold, You Dirty Hipster!
People either love or hate this dive, but who could blame them? Known for bitchy bartenders, crowds of college kids, and disgusting bathrooms, there’s a lot of reason to hate the place. But with drink Combos like the Dirty Hipster (PBR and Shot of Jagermeister) or The Dude (an IPA