New 'Ask the Cheap Bastard'

This week marks the begining of the Ask the Cheap Bastard series.  You may have noticed the new links in our header:  Ask the Cheap Bastard, and Browse Question.
Well, if you're wondering where to get the best deal on 10 pounds of raw olives, or just find a decent hotel and a cheap meal, Ask the Cheap Bastard!
Not only will we try to answer all cheap-related questions about San Francisco, but feel free to add your own answers to create a community response.
Let's see how it goes...