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04/02/09
The weekend is out like a lamb.
SLUGGERS
World Pillow Fight Day
The world's largest coordinated pillow fight comes to Wall Street to exorcise all the economy's bad vibes in
three concentrated hours of flying feathers and soft, cushiony aggression.
- 411:
- 3pm, April 4, Wall St at Broad St, more info here
ROOFTOP
Terrazza Toscana
This no-frills Italian neighborhood joint just landed in Midtown West, armed with a mouth-watering wild boar
stew. But what we're really interested in is the small, mouth-watering roof deck, where you can scope out
the scenic sights of 9th Ave, laundromats and all.
- 411:
- Opening April 4, 742 W. 9th Ave (at 50th), 212-315-9191, roof deck opens in two weeks
BEERFEST
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
You know it's spring when the beer gardens come out to play. The beloved outdoor Astoria hangout has
finally opened its doors for our favorite rite of spring, the outdoor brat-and-lagerfest.
- 411:
- Now open, 29-19 24th Ave (at 29th St), Queens, 718-274-4925
MORE BEERFEST
Gowanus Yacht Club
Of course, if you find yourself a little farther south, this Carroll Gardens patio is offering free beer,
free hot dogs and copious camaraderie to anyone who walks in the door this weekend. They're also asking for
help setting up… so we'd plan to arrive just as they're finishing.
- 411:
- April 4-5, starting at 11am, 323 Smith St (at President), Brooklyn
RYE-FECTA
$15 Burger, Beer and Shot at Irving Mill
The Gramercy workhorse offers the first recession special that's actually worthy of the name. Fifteen small
ones get you a Sixpoint Righteous Rye ale, chef Ryan Skeen's burger and a few ounces of (ri)1
whiskey—exactly what you need after finally opening your 2008 401(k) statement.
- 411:
- Mondays in April, 116 E. 16th St (W. of Irving Pl), 212-254-1600
SALE-ING
Summer Gear and BBQ at Openhouse
This Openhouse open house combines the low-key greasiness of the spring barbecue with the highbrow
rack-sifting of the downtown sample sale. It's easily one of the cleverest ideas we've heard all year,
and $50 sneakers from 3:33 just sweeten the pot. Squirt guns are welcome… just keep them away from
the denim.
- 411:
- 12-8pm (bbq starts at 5pm), April 6-9, 201 Mulberry St (S. of Spring)
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