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What We Can Learn from Grandpa about Being Broke
Young broke folks these days make a lot of assumptions about the world. The broke kids of today have settled into their poverty and embraced it, relishing in things like the daily rush (of lightheadedness) that comes from a lackluster eating schedule. But when confronted with the notion that their broke-assery is
Free San Francisco Circus Fun
If there is one thing I love more than county fairs, it is the circus. Memories of acrobats, tight rope walkers and those crazy clowns in their crazy cars brings joy to my heart. Circus music however is terrifying. Luckily, a more sophisticated, non-creepy version of the circus can be
Finger on The Pulse BBQ Blowout
Since taking a “break from food”, to open up his own bar, Lady Jays, star chef Sam Mason still knows how to throw a mean BBQ. One a month, New York magazine has been teaming up local chefs with DJ’s and buzz bands to create one delicious spectacle with their

The Holland Bar – A Classic New York City Dive Bar
The Holland Bar is a real dive bar where most people are regulars who aren’t worried about how cool or attractive or sober or sane they come off. They come here because there’s a decent jukebox with shit like Jim Croce, Sinatra, and the Stones, pints of Budweiser for $3,
So You’re Dating an Expat
Or a “foreigner,” as your parents might think it’s hilarious to put it. Well, first off, congratulations! You’re dating someone, which is a critical first step. The second, equally important step is to continue dating them, and this is where problems arise. Particularly with expats. For one thing, their stay
$1 Negra Modelos at Las Estrellas in Hayes Valley
When I lived in Hayes Valley I pretty much assumed every single drinking option nearby was going to be way above my price range, and all of the restaurants were full of fatcats who had Opera tickets later. But if you look close enough you can find a couple watering
FREE Screening of the Wizard of Oz
So, it seems that summer is the time for FREE movies here in New York and on Brokeassstuart.com. In the same vein, I am offering up yet another complementary film. Now, this one may seem like it is for kids (it may even say that) but I assure you this
$3 Stargazing at the Robert Ferguson Observatory in Sonoma
Summer can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people: there’s the requisite picnicking, summer music festivals, trips to secluded swimming holes, etc etc. But if there’s one outdoorsy excursion we tend to overlook in our pursuit of places to drink beer outside, it’s finding a nice,