October 23, 2008
The Weekender
Olsen Twins, Ice Skating and Spit-Roasted Cow
The weekend is a glass of cider on a cool, crisp day.
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THURSDAY PERKS
Need Giants/'Boys tickets? World Ticket Broker can get you inside the sold-out game,
while GURU gives you an organic energy drink to keep you going through all four quarters. (Sadly, the
facepaint hookup didn't come through in time.) If football isn't your game, we also have chefs and classes
at Bon Appétit Supper Club for a different kind of action.
411: UD Perks |
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THURSDAY TABLING
If you're the planning type, you can get a front row seat for some late-capitalist debauchery at the Box's
1929-themed Halloween bash. Tables go on sale today, with payment to be made in cash, Euros or melted-down
gold teeth.
411: 646-286-3060 or reservations@theboxnyc.com; party Oct 31 at 11pm, 189 Chrystie St (between Stanton and Bowery) |
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THURSDAY BOBBING
The Freemans folk celebrate two years of hipster haberdashery with pumpkin-carving, apple-bobbing and hot
apple cider. (We're hoping "hot" means "hard," but don't quote us.) Also, 10 percent off new arrivals like
deck jackets and knit blazers to help you weather the autumn chill after the cider wears off.
411: 11am-8pm, Oct 23, 8 Rivington St (between Bowery and Freeman Alley), 212-673-3209 |
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FRIDAY ICE ICE BABY
You'll have to wait a little longer for the snow flurries and fake Santas, but this Midtown pond is fully
frozen and ready for ice skaters and their reluctant boyfriends. Impromptu hockey games are discouraged but
tolerated.
411: Opens Friday, Bryant Park (40th St at 6th Ave), 866-221-5157 |
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SATURDAY SPIT
Cow Roast at the Sunburnt Cow
This Alphabet City Aussie spot celebrates its fifth birthday by spit-roasting a whole cow on the
street outside with roast vegetables and a two-hour open bar for a paltry $20. In case all those pig roasts
weren't giving you a balanced diet...
411: Starting at noon, Oct 25-26, 137 Ave C (between 8th and 9th St), 212-529-0005 |
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MONDAY HELICOPTERY
US Helicopter Fall Discount
One-way helicopter tickets from Newark and JFK to Manhattan (or back) are now an even $100 through the end
of the year, as long as you book before Halloween. Think of it as an early treat.
411: US Helicopter |
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TUESDAY TWIN
Olsen Twins at Barnes & Noble
The distinguished thespians from famed actor's workshop "Full House" visit Union Square to talk about their
new book Influence and take the next step in their master plan toward an all-Olsen new world order.
411: 12:30pm, Oct 28, Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St (at Union Square North), 212-253-0810 |
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