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Mitch_Kocen

Not a Robot

Neighborhood
Los Gatos
Where I'm From
Rohnert Park
Occupation
Writer
Website

About Me

I'm a young writer in South San Jose who's spent a year and a half so far trying to find decent Mexican and Italian food in this area. So far, Baja Fresh is the best I've come up with...for either. I have a band called Mitch and the Mitchettes, but it's a band in the same way that Robin Hood had a band. I guess that's a...gang?

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How to Make an Awesome Pot of Tea

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 07/17/2009
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(4)

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Eat & Drink; DIY & Crafts

Yeah, I know. We're rolling into Spring here. It's getting warm and it's not exactly tea season. It's still cold in the morning and the evenings, and that means it's still perfect tea season. Pull up a chair and let me show you how to do it right.

Hair of the Dog: A Guide to Fighting a Wicked Hangover

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 12/13/2008
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(4)

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Eat & Drink; Fitness & Health

We've all had a wee bit too much to drink. Well, maybe not all of us. Some of you may not drink, some of you may be too young to drink. Heck, some of you may just only have exactly enough to drink so that you never get hungover. This is not a guide for you. This is a guide for those of you who have woken in the wee hours to discover a nest of tiny slam dancers have taken residence in your head and have replaced your inner ear with a water bed. Maybe you're reading this through squinted, b...

Whinery: A Guide to Wine Tasting in the South Bay

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 10/20/2008
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Eat & Drink; Entertainment

The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things: Mild weather, technological innovation, an over abundance of Priuses (Priui?). It is not, however, known as a great wine tasting destination. For too long, Sonoma and Napa have monopolized the cultural landscape as the Northern California spot for wine, going as far as to call itself "Wine Country." No longer shall the North Bay hold this coveted title all to itself. The South Bay offers a wealth of wineries and tasting rooms, without ...

Buzzed: The Bay Area's Best Bars and Clubs

Started by Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 10/16/2008
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Eat & Drink; Entertainment

You may pretend to be here to find out a good place to do brunch or find a nice museum, but deep down inside you want a local's guide to some of the best drink spots in the Bay Area. Well, you're in luck. Share your favorite spots here!

Razor Burn: Your Guide to a Perfect Shave

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 09/05/2008
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Fitness & Health; Shopping

I hate shaving. Hate it. But my girlfriend hates my face scratching her, so ultimately shaving wins out. I've honed down a pretty good routine and an absurd regime of product that makes the process as painless as running multiple blades across your face could be.

The Bay Area Guide to Surviving a Zombie Attack

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/31/2008
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Entertainment; Adventure & Sports

There are some stock characters who should be familiar to any fan of Zombie films. The plucky every-man who barely survives a series of near misses through dumb luck, a terrified damsel in distress, a brash military man who dies because he's sure brute force will win the day. But where is the smart guy or gal who is prepared for the rise of the living dead and has a well thought out escape and survival plan? Oh, that's right. They're not in the movie. By the time the movie starts, they're a...

How to Make (and Get Others to Eat) a Dogurito

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/31/2008
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Eat & Drink; Humor

Ah, the Dogurito. A delicious treat that few know of and even fewer will eat once they know about it. Combining all the best parts of a hot dog and a burrito, the biggest challenge is getting other people to share it with you. This two section guide will show you how to make both the basic and the advanced Dogurito, and then tell you how to trick...err...convince others to eat it as well.

Getting Fresh: The Best Famer's Markets in the Bay Area

Started by Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/27/2008
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Eat & Drink; Shopping

Everyone wants great, fresh, cheap produce. But where do you get it? Excellent question, Mr. Rhetorical Question Man! Clearly, the answer can be found at your local Farmer's Market. But when you're living in the Bay Area, Farmer's Markets are a dime a dozen. Which ones are the best? Share your favorite places and talk a little bit about why you love them so much

Livin' at the Car wash: How to Wash Your Own Car

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/27/2008
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DIY & Crafts; Adventure & Sports

It's getting warmer out, and your car IS getting dirtier. Birds droppings, dirt, bugs, pedestrians; a thick layer of grime is forming on that shiny finish of yours. What are your options? You can take it to a professional place, spend at least $12 for them to wash it down for you. You can let a robot do it for free at the car wash...or you can do it yourself for a lot cheaper, and get the added benefit of cooling down on a hot day.

BART Stop Spotlight: Embarcedero

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/27/2008
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Entertainment; Travel & Events

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system can take you to a lot of great places. These guides will spotlight some of the most fantastic places along the track. This guide will focus on fun things to do at or near the Embarcadero station. Also known as Tourist central, there are a lot of crazy fantastic places to visit.

ZZ Top's Guide on How to Be a Sharp Dressed Man

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/26/2008
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Shopping; Humor

Allegedly, every girl is crazy for a sharp dressed man. The enbearded troubadours give a pretty clear step by step break down on what you need to hone your wardrobe to a keen edge. But where in the Bay Area can you find all of these things? I've got you covered.

The OTHER Bay Area Train: CalTrain and You!

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/26/2008
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Travel & Events; Entertainment

Now that gas has crested $4 a gallon, public transportation has become a lot more inviting. Sure, you know BART. We ALL know BART. It connects a narrow strip of San Francisco with select locales along very specific sectors of the Bay Area. But what if you don't live along the 880? What if you want to take public transportation to somewhere in The City that isn't one of four San Francisco stops? Take the bus? Drive? Those are options for suckers. CalTrain is the answer. Linking San Jose and Sa...

The Cats: A Spotlight on Los Gatos

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/26/2008
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Entertainment; Shopping

Nestled at the extreme southern edge of the bay area, Los Gatos is a great place to spend some time. Shopping, eating, riding paddle boats, there's never a dull moment in Los Gatos.

The 12 Best Videos You May Not Have Seen Yet

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/26/2008
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Humor; Pop Culture

There are a lot of neat videos on the internet, but the lightning quick nature of the web means that by the time you've seen the amusing video in question, so has everyone else you know. You'll get all excited and ask your friend if they've seen the video about the girl talking about "the Iraq" and they'll just roll their eyes at you. Where can you find something that maybe your friends haven't seen? This guide, of course! Check it out!

Meatstravaganza: Carnivore Heaven in the Bay Area

By Mitch_Kocen
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Updated 08/26/2008
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Eat & Drink; Entertainment

Bay Area cuisine is known for its balance. We're close enough to major agricultural areas to get lots of fresh veggies and a variety of proteins. We get fresh fish from San Francisco. Half Moon Bay, and Monteray, delicious artichokes from Castroville, garlic from Gilroy. But what if you don't want balanced. What if you just want a lot of meat? Well, you're in luck. There are some remarkable places to satisfy the mighty hunter within.

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