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Published March 19, 2009 The Weekender
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  PERKS1 New Perk
On the off chance you're starting to think about summer, British shirtier Ted Baker is giving Perks a rarely
seen 25 percent off everything in stock at his Soho store. Don't forget to say thank you.
 BELOW-MARKET HAMPTONINGThe Hamptons Housing Market
The housing crash might be the best thing to happen to the Hamptons since the
Lilybug scooter. Forty deal-hungry Hamptonian real estate agents are taking Manhattan by storm today to
try and make you a proud owner of one of 14,000 primo listings severely below market rates. Time to put on
your haggling suit…
  KNOWS JACKJack Spade Does Bicycles
Your fervent dreams of sunny, parkside cycling with a linen-clad lady friend laughing at your side
just got a bit closer to reality, with Jack Spade giving half his West Village shop over to vintage bikes,
custom bikes and all the gear you need to hit the street in appropriately sartorial fashion. Sunny day sold
separately.
  GRADE APrime 333 Opens for Steak and a Dance
Conveniently nestled within the newly minted womb that is the Sapphire Gentlemen's Club, Prime 333 is steak
from the former chef at Robert's, scenery resembling an old cruise ship and entertainment from as many
lovely ladies as you care to invite to your table. We recommend a very crowded corner booth.
  SPOTTED BRUNCHThe Bourgeois Pig Launches Brunch
After 18 months of late nights, the East Village European parlor is launching a morning edition, with
a wine-fortified Bloody Mary called Le Perche Rouge, French Toast Napoleon and a
multi-national pancake flight.
 SPRING BREAKBikini Competition at Southern Hospitality
The UES barbecue station indulges its inner coed with a three-ring circus of unhinged debauchery, including
beer pong, outdoor beach knee volleyball and a $500 bikini contest. Although accounting for deflation, we'd
guess there'll be at least $750 worth of bikinis on display.
  CARBO-LOADINGEndless Gnocchi at Macelleria
The MPD steakhouse is exploring the lower parts of the food pyramid with bottomless bowls of gnocchi every
Monday night, and an unusually deep wine cellar for backup. It's the new gold standard for post-Atkins pasta
benders.
 RUSTINGThe Rusty Knot Anniversary Shindig
Just as you're starting to grab onto a wee bit of hope for warmer weather, ground zero for boat drinks and
sunsets is blowing it out for their one-year anniversary. Just know that 99-cent drinks, the return of
the chicken liver sandwich, pretzel dogs and maybe even an appearance by a certain rapper/investor are
in order...
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