October 30, 2008
The Weekender
Apple Frenzy, Pig's Ear and a Fresh Tomato
The weekend doesn't just vote—it looks damn good doing it.
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THURSDAY PERK
This week's perk gives you a few free sessions of the most intense (athletics-related) workout you've ever
had, courtesy of a Marine-run Midtown boot camp. Now drop and give us twenty.
411: UD Perks |
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THURSDAY SCOTCHED
dunhill, Truman's and Macallan Scotch
The British gentlemen of menswear—also known as dunhill—are offering 30 percent off suits, leather briefcases and
everything else in the store for three special hours at their Madison Avenue branch, with scotch from
Macallan to give you an appreciation for the finer things and shaves from Truman's to clear off that
stubble. Now who's the gentleman of menswear?
411: 6-9pm, Oct 30, 545 Madison Ave (at 55th St), 212-753-9292 |
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THURSDAY REDS
This nutritionally minded UES entry should be a solid lunch spot. We recommend snagging one of the
cantilevered booths on the top level so you can look out over the cranberry bog. Maybe you have to see it to believe it...
411: Now open, 10 E. 60th St (between 5th Ave and Madison), 646-237-8977, see slideshow here |
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FRIDAY DIPLOMACY
This transnational beerfest (casually known as Brewtopia) brings together more than 100 brewer booths from
around the globe, each giving out two-ounce samples on request. Our arithmetic is a little shaky, but we're
pretty sure that adds up to a busy night.
411: Oct 31-Nov 1, Pier 92 (55th St at 12th Ave), tickets here |
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SATURDAY NOODLES
The East Village's ramen kings are switching up their game for fall with a new batch of ramen dishes,
including a miso-based bowl and a sesame-paste-and-ground-pork bowl to keep your belly warm through
November. Or at least through the end of the meal.
411: Throughout November, 65 4th Ave (between 9th and 10th St), 212-388-0088 |
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SATURDAY SEASONAL
Alphabet City's basement cocktail spot is switching its style with ten new drinks—including our
favorite, the cider-fortified Normandy Inversion—and a "submenu" entirely devoted to apples.
Time to go bobbing for cocktails...
411: 113 St. Marks Pl (between Ave A and 1st Ave), West Basement |
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SUNDAY OFFAL
The Spotted Pig is throwing their annual post-Halloween bash and handing over half the a la carte menu to
the infamous Fergus Henderson and his spooky meat selections, including Pressed Pig's Ear,
Deviled Kidney on Toast, Roast Parsnips in Duck's Head and the Half Pig's Head for
Two. The tables will be first-come first-serve, with special preference given to local chefs...but
maybe dressing as David Chang for Halloween is close enough.
411: 5:30, Nov 2, 314 W. 11th St (at Greenwich), 212-620-0393 |
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MONDAY OAK
Oak Bar at the Plaza
The Plaza's famous Oak Room is reopening with the same wood-paneling and old-school clubby-ness, along with
the adjoining Oak Bar for thirstier patrons, fans of foie gras and anyone looking to rescue their
"aging bank president" costume.
411: Soft-opening Monday at the Plaza Hotel, now taking reservations for Nov 12, 768 5th Ave (at 59th), 212-758-7777 |
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