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Published November 05, 2009 The Weekender
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  FREE BUBBLYBottle of Champagne on the House
Mr. Chow, the go-to Chinese for Madonna, Warhol and most other mono-named celebs, is having a birthday. To
celebrate three decades of serving Peking duck to the rich, famous, and the rich and famous, they'll bring a
gratis bottle of rosé to each table for the next six weeks. Duck tastes that much sweeter over free
champagne.
  SALE-INGUp to 70% Off Ralph Lauren
New to the 'hood, the Kontainer boutique is going out of its way to make friends. They're dropping the price
on suits, cashmere coats and spring shirts with labels that read Ralph Lauren and Valentino.
  CRAFT SALEArtisan Day at Barneys
The Midtown department store is once again calling all craftsmen to peddle their wares. Rogues Gallery will
be silk-screening T-shirts with your print of choice and Gitman Vintage will let you choose a swatch and
collar, then build you a shirt in real time. You can also expect made-to-measure belts, hat making
and…brownie tasting. Because even leather workers have a sweet tooth.
  TASTEFUL ARTPop-Up Bakery at Partners & Spade
Known for making drool-inducing images of elaborate dessert landscapes, Will Cotton is finally making his life imitate his art with a pop-up
bakeshop at fun-den Partners & Spade. Cakes, pies and macaroons are on the menu, and fortunately, the
flavor won't be conceptual.
  SALE-ING II$400 Suits at Hugo Boss
The German suitmonger is dropping the price of shoes and accessories, which is more of an appetizer to the
deeply discounted, well-tailored entrée.
  NUT HOUSECrème Brûlée Donuts Hit the L.E.S.
The Doughnut Plant has a long, sugary history of glazing, frying and jelly-injecting dough in curious and
delectable ways. And we just got word that two new flavors—pumpkin and crème
brûlée—just rolled their way into the shop. Be sure to wear proper attire while blowtorch
flaming your doughnut.
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