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12/03/09
The weekend solves problems with martinis.
PERKS
1 New Perk
Nothing works out holiday stress like a rubdown and a stiff martini, so we're giving you another shot at
Perk-priced deep tissue massages from Exhale Spa. Note: martini not included with the massage, but highly
suggested and encouraged.
- 411:
- UD Perks
SALE-ING
Gucci, YSL at 80% Off
Drop by as your favorite old-world heavyweights lop a few decimal places off their winter collections.
Expect a steady stream of sweaters, suede jackets, the occasional fur coat and people exchanging Gstaad war
stories—just in case you need inspiration for your "holiday '70s gentleman of leisure" look.
- 411:
- Now through Dec 7, 11am-7pm, 39 W. 56th St, 4th floor, 212-935-2670
MEAT-ING
The Burger for Two
When you think of romantic dinners for two, this one probably isn't top of mind. At least not yet. We're
talking about a 16-ounce Pat LaFrieda burger, served up on a six-inch bun, with all the fixins' and sides
you want. Nothing says romance like fixins'.
- 411:
- Now available, 5 Napkin Burger, 630 9th Ave (at 45th), 212-757-2277
BRUNCH-ING
Boozy Brunch at Yerba Buena Perry
Joining the ranks of its Avenue A sister cafe, the West Village Yerba is launching a Latin-flavored
brunch, complete with Bellinis, mimosas and a B12-boosted Bloody Mary. And with Churros con
Chocolate and the Steak "a Caballo" (think Latin steak and eggs) on the menu, you can fill
your daily donut and beef requirement before noon.
- 411:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am-3pm, Yerba Buena Perry, 1 Perry St, 212-620-0808
PANCAKED
Latke Cook-Off
You know your way around a deep-fried potato pancake, but you won't try the city's finest until Monday
night's four-way latke-chef throwdown. And since proceeds go to an obesity charity, you get to be part of
the problem and the solution all at once.
- 411:
- 6:30-8:30pm, Dec 7, Great Performances Kitchen, 304 Hudson St, 212-727-2424
CUBANO
Free Stogies at Cuba
Until Obama eases up travel to Cuba, a night of gratis cigars, half-priced mojitos and brandy-splashed
pitchers of sangria should be a respectable substitute. And with Jose rolling you cigars on the house all
night, you won't say a word when he turns out to be Dominican.
- 411:
- Mondays, 6-10:30pm, Cuba, 222 Thompson St, 212-420-7878
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