The grass is always greener on the other side, or so they say. And while that very well may be true with some things, it’s certainly not when it comes to your neighborhood. There are a scores of reasons why hanging out in your own hood can be incredibly beneficial to you. However, most people still tend to herd towards the flavor of the month and congregate at the current hot spot. And as a return for their patronage, they often times get slapped with high bar tabs, long treks home (while drunk), or expensive cab rides. But we say “Forget the Fad, Keep it local!”, and this is why: