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Chasing the Perfect Hairstylist in New York
One of my most vivid childhood memories is of me standing in front of a mirror in my dining room, alternately laughing hysterically and then bursting into tears. I was confused and unable to reel in my emotions, and the image of myself sobbing in the mirror only made me

The Eagle is Back! Sunday Beer Bust Returns Today!
Why you wasting time outside? Get it! Well, it’s been a long haul and one that often did not look promising, but a city tradition has returned. The Eagle is back, and with it the Sunday beer bust. Although it was always year round, the beer bust returning at the

Incredibly Cheap Japanese Cuisine at Cafetasia
Cafetasia is your not-so-typical Japanese cuisine located in the New York City’s quintessential neighborhood, Greenwich Village. It is unconventional perhaps due to the large volume of diverse individuals that step foot in there every day and night and probably because of the bar-like atmosphere it transforms into sometime during the

Shanghai Dumpling King: BYOB Bargain
Beer and soup dumplings What is it about the Shanghai soup dumpling that impels the restauranteur to affix the name “King” or “Kingdom” somewhere in the title of his establishment dispensing of said delicacy? There IS a certain regal bearing to the soup dumpling, similar, you might imagine, to

Bus/Train Etiquette in NYC for the Fellow Broke-Ass Travelers
Just a little word of advice for the fellow broke-ass bus and train riders: There ARE actually a list of do’s and don’ts that may be useful to some or useful to others when it comes to riding the bus or train. These rules are also specific to NYC travelers.

FREE in NYC: NYPL
It feels like 20-something New Yorkers are always on the search for something free. Whether this be a meal, an outfit, or a subscription to boxes of monthly promotional presents that no one actually wants, label something 100% off and suddenly the masses are running! Subsequently, it startles me how

Stop ‘N’ Swap at the Salvation Army Harlem Temple TOMORROW
It may be a little early for actual Spring cleaning, but one of the many lessons learned from being in a shoebox sized apartment is that you need to consistently reduce clutter. Whether your closet is overflowing with clothing you don’t wear, or you were randomly given coffee table

Fortress of Attitude FREE Comedy Show TONIGHT in SoHo
It’s time for another night of laughs with our favorite comedy rock band, Fortress of Attitude. Be prepared to be introduced to the new Pope and the Oscar winner for Best Picture at the Fortress of Attitude apartment located in SoHo. Tonight’s guests include Christian Finnegan (Comedy Central; TBS’ Are