October 02, 2008
The Weekender
The Weekend Starts Here
The weekend gives credit where credit is due.
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THURSDAY PERKS
You seem tense. This week's perks are here to quiet your nerves with a roof deck-equipped spa trip, a
McEnroe tennis social and an inside deal on Tom Ford's sunglasses. Future's so bright...
411: UD Perks |
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THURSDAY PIMPING
These masters of the Winehouse bouffant are setting up shop in New York with a black-lacquered hair salon
serving booze and whipping up hairstyles you've only seen in movies. It's out there, but crazy times call
for crazy hair.
411: Opening Oct 2, 101 Stanton St (between Ludlow and Orchard), 646-861-3766 |
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FRIDAY SHACK ATTACK
Shake Shack's three-week celebration kicks off with pumpkin custard, German-chocolate custard and,
naturally, all the bratwurst you can dream up. Mercifully, they've left out the accordion music this time
around.
411: Oct 3-Oct 24, Madison Square Park (Madison and 23rd), 212-889-6600 |
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SATURDAY SPIT
It wouldn't be a full weekender without another pig roast. This time around, New Zealand's own Nelson Blue
is celebrating Kiwi culture with free beer, corn on the cob, potato salad and 150 pounds of sweet-smelling
pork for just $15. It might be your last chance at an outdoor cookout...until next week, anyway.
411: Begins at noon, Oct 4, 235 Front St (at Peck Slip), 212-346-9090 |
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SATURDAY SEPARATISTS
Secession Preview Night
David Bouley's new Mediterranean bistro—in the space formerly known as Danube —is kicking off
with a $25 all-you-can-eat bash of champagne, oysters and parfaits. They're keeping things reined in with a
strict two-and-a-half-hour window, but if you apply yourself, that should be plenty of time.
411: 5:30-8pm, Oct 4, 30 Hudson St (between Duane and Reade), 212-791-3771 |
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MONDAY CUPCAKING
The infamous cupcake magnates are extending their grasp to the city's business center. Sadly, the days of
the 5,000 cupcake bonus may already be over.
411: Opens Oct 6, 1240 Avenue of the Americas (at 49th) |
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TUESDAY SALE-ING
The British leather artisans unveil their economic stimulus package, with at least 75 percent off suits,
overcoats, cashmere sweaters and various leather goods.
411: Oct 7-Oct 9, Flatotel, 135 W. 52nd St (between 6th and 7th Ave), 5th Floor, Suite B, 212-887-9400 |
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