latest

Berkeley Bowl—The Best of the East Bay and Possibly the World
Berkeley Bowl is a 32-year-old Berkeley institution, ‘œan independent, full-service supermarket committed to bringing you the highest quality groceries at the lowest possible prices.’ The warehouse-like Berkeley Bowl is known for it’s A) produce (their selection is second to none), B) bulk section, C) bargain bin, and D) long lines (standing

Dope Pushin’
If you’re like me, you are old enough to have lived through the debut of Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth album, the fall of the Berlin wall,the three-year window where wearing two pairs of brightly colored tube socks was acceptable, and the American Drug Panic of the 1980s. With the advent

Brooklyn vs Manhattan: An Open Question
Ever since I moved to New York, Manhattan seemed like some sort of Oz I would never get to live in. Sure I worked there, occasionally got inebriated there and slept on someone’s futon, but I never called it home. Now that I’m moving again, and recession rents in the

FREE Absolute Vodka and the Lovely Amel Larrieux
I know I write about PST all the time, but it’s because the pretty much throw the best party in San Francisco. There is always FREE booze, excellent music, and even FREE food sometimes. Besides being absolutely beautiful, Amel Larrieux is also a fantastic singer, and apparently a DJ. You

Broke Ass Financial Coaching: Should I Buy a Car or not?
Hey Coach Sizzle, should I buy a car or not? -KT
I am extremely passionate about giving advice on buying cars. Why? I have made many mistakes namely leasing new versus buying used. At one time, when I was 24 years old I was not only leasing one vehicle, but two vehicles. Wow. Really? What an ass! Ok, well at this point now, I have not owned a car for almost four years and I am super ecstatic about it. I hate to brag and everything but I ride San Francisco’s public transportation system, Muni, and I flippin’ love it. I don’t even buy a fastpass because I know that I spend less on fares individually based on how much I ride.

NYC, You Want Music, Beer, and Nudes?
If you like records (or like people who like records), Shakey’s Record Fair is your Mecca! This record fair, held 4-6 times a year on weeknights, takes into consideration that Friday and Sat evenings and weekend mornings – the times when most fairs are held – are the absolute worst

FREE Booze from RetailMeNot.com Tonight at Roe
I still haven’t been to Roe yet. I think it’s a bit fancier (read: more expensive) than I’m used to. But I’ve heard good things about it…at least I think I have. To tell you the truth, I don’t even know what I heard about it. I just know it