At a time when what you buy is equated with who you are, few things are more personally enlightening than a trip to the store. This is something I believe with a bit more fervor than I should. (Reason: It’s reductive and only partially true.) Still, lets pretend that it’s

How MTV’s most lucrative guidos managed to turn a mundane task into an anticipated mini-celebration and coin yet another catchphrase, “T-shirt Time!”,  is a conundrum. But who needs explanation when there are multiple sets of rippling abs to distract you from the stupidity of it all. Nonetheless, no promises will

Christmas is next week and if you’re like me (hopefully you’re not), you have done zero Christmas shopping and have no clue what to do about the myriad people in your life who have probably already thoughtfully purchased and wrapped a very special present for you.  Have no fear! There

Click here if you wanna skip the jive and get straight to the deal Ever since they first opened in 2006, Lower Haters has been the go to spot for all things cool in the Lower Haight. From dope t-shirts to prints by the Bay Area’s best street artists, Lower

Tis the season, yeah yeah, I’m sure you’ve noticed the Holidays are upon us. While I love to throwback eggnog and get sloshed at the holiday office party as much as the next guy, there is the whole issue of actual gift buying that needs to be tackled.  If you

Let’s cut to the chase–we’ve all got problems and neuroses! Thankfully the 90s gave us many, many movies with similarly addled character for us to relate to.  Which 90s movie style icon are you and more importantly how should you dress to accurately reflect this identity? Liv Tyler in Empire

Q: Dear Half-Price Headliner, So, I’m friends with a couple getting married, and I’m invited to both the wedding and the bachelor party. Both entail flying out to California. Also, the bachelor party will cost me a fair bit of money. So, what is the etiquette on wedding gifts? I

I’ve got a legendary weakness for Asqew’s BBQ sauce. Man that stuff is good! I first got hooked when I moved to the city and was living in the Haight. At the time I spent most happy hours at Hobson’s Choice and I was able to order nachos from Asqew, which is next door. Ever since that time nearly eight years ago, I can hardly pass Asqew without stopping in to get something. And I’m not jiving you either; whether it’s the Texas BBQ chicken, the peppercorn encrusted Ahi, or the roasted garlic mashed potatoes, I’m hooked. I love all of it.