Things to do for December 19, 2013

The Weekender

Momofuku, Manhattans and Dancing

Simply having a wonderful weekend-time.

Thursday
Half Off the Nattiest Stuff in Town
SALE-ING

Half Off the Nattiest Stuff in Town

Brace yourself. You’re about to be in full-on coveting mode. Carson Street Clothiers is doing half off on some of the most desirable shoes, Italian peacoats and sport coats you’ve ever seen. Self-gifting season is a wonderful thing.

Getting Hot and Sweaty on the LES
GOING DOWN

Getting Hot and Sweaty on the LES

And now, a list of things you won’t get away with at Louie and Chan’s sexy new late-night dancing-and-cocktail spot:

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There ends the list.

Wild Manhattans. Pork Belly. Say Hello.
PARKING SPACE

Wild Manhattans. Pork Belly. Say Hello.

Say you’re in Midtown. Your stomach’s growling. Your mouth is parched. More than anything, you could use some braised pork belly with pepper jam on toast, and about four different kinds of Manhattans (including one with a rum addition). And, well, that’s what Park Kitchen is there for. Fancy that.

Saturday
Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Now with Brunch
SSAM I AM

Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Now with Brunch

August 2006: David Chang opens Momofuku Ssäm Bar. Life gets a little more delicious.
December 2013: Ssäm Bar finally remembers brunch is a thing, launches that.
This Saturday afternoon: You drink mulled-cider cocktails and down duck-bacon tacos. Life remains delicious.

Tuesday
Christmas Dinner, Jewish-Style
OY STORY

Christmas Dinner, Jewish-Style

Christmas: you think what you love about it the most is... the pastrami-Reuben spring rolls. Yeah, that’s it. Like the ones you’ll have at the Jewish-Chinese mashup meal for Christmas Eve and Day at Kutsher’s. Leave any Red Ryder BB guns you’ve acquired at home.

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