Archive for December, 2006

“Took it to the Chop Shop, got the damn top dropped!”

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Alabama native Rich Boy’s "Throw Some Ds"  was the official anthem of the Frank staff’s recent trip to Miami. Everyone from the magazine owners to the interns agrees that it’s best heard from a good system.

False Identification

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

The most unsettling thing about this video is not that the VA DMV takes his picture every time - it’s that his name changes with each liscense.

RIP James Brown

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Last Minute Holiday Shopping at the Chop Shop!

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006

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Still wondering  what you’re going to get that special someone this holiday season? Relax, the Chop Shop’s got you covered. Introducing the Chop Shop Espresso Set. Made for the true caffeine connoisseur, this package includes a coffee bean grinder, an espresso maker, two Frank’s Chop Shop espresso mugs and a bag of Frank’s very own Chop Shop espresso beans. Guaranteed to please even the hardest to shop for. Call the Shop or drop in to get your set. They will go fast.

More Snowflakes

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

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Unknown artist from Japan

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Street artist and Frank Japan issue contributor TNF bangs on 11 Spring street. Ain’t it pretty?

FDR Adventure

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Air3 Intern Wing steady holds us down at Frank’s Chop Shop.  He recently decided to throw his BMX onto the Chinatown Fung Wah bus and trek out to Philly for the day to explore the city and ride the famous FDR skate park.  Check out flicks from the trip here

Snowflakes

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Peace to Kenneth G. Libbrecht at Caltech for further illustrating  that nature is crazy! Take a look at the super up close flicks he took of snowflakes. It’s things like this that really restore people’s faith in the all mighty Jah. Find more snow here… 
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The Genius & The Legend

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Big shouts to the GZA & Stay High 149 for coming thru the Chop Shop, and making a historic moment.  The Legend and the Genius in the shop on the same day, say word.

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RIP Joe Barbera

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

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Joe Barbera of Hannah Barbera fame passed away this week at the age of 95. In rememberance of Mr. Barbera, we have posted the recipe for a Tom & Jerry, the drink for which the cartoon was allegedly named. Don’t forget to pour a little for a man that made us laugh.