Things to do for November 05, 2009

The Weekender

Pumpkin Donuts and Free Bottle Service

The weekend is stockpiling turkey.

Thursday
Bottle of Champagne on the House
FREE BUBBLY

Bottle 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.

Through Dec 15, Mr. Chow, 324 E. 57th St, 212-751-9030

Friday
Up to 70% Off Ralph Lauren
SALE-ING

Up 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.

Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm, Kontainer, 287 Bleecker St, 212-206-1229

Saturday
Artisan Day at Barneys
CRAFT SALE

Artisan 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.

Sunday
Pop-Up Bakery at Partners & Spade
TASTEFUL ART

Pop-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.

Tuesday
$400 Suits at Hugo Boss
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.

Tues-Fri 9am-7 pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St, 718-747-1656

Wednesday
Crème Brûlée Donuts Hit the L.E.S.
NUT HOUSE

Crème 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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