The weekend senses the holiday spirit coming on strong.
This week brings you Brit-inflected sartorial goods from Psycho Bunny, anachronistic chic from Barking Irons and a free spin around the go-kart track from Grand Prix New York, in case you want to see how your new duds hold up at high speed.
The globetrotting restaurateur is offering a bit of comfort to the home front in the form of $35 dinner and $24 lunch prix-fixe menus at all but one of his New York restaurants. Highlights include a six-course omakase menu at Matsugen, Tuna Tartare and Roasted Chicken at the Nougatine room in Jean Georges and Slow-Cooked Cod at Perry St. Spice Market's sitting this one out...but it's always been a rogue agent.
The gentleman's small goods magnate is quietly unveiling a new concept store this Saturday in the West Village. Expect playful handsomeness, the usual slate of bags/wallets/cases and a choir of carolers outside the store on Saturday. They're also tossing in 40 percent off on purchases of $250 or more, in case you need more than a few songs to get you in the spirit.
This Swiss cafe transforms into a fondue-only spot every Sunday, with apples and fingerling potatoes ready to be dipped into pots of bubbling gruyere. You'll also get a quarter liter of white wine and a shot of cherry brandy on the side to sweeten the deal. Literally.
Mondays at this Midtown mechanical bull outpost just got a bit more competitive, with the next two Mondays' fake bull-riding champions (judged on crowd noise, of course) getting tickets to MSG's real Pro Bull Riding show in January. Be careful though: If you mess with the bull, there's a distinct possibility you'll get the horns.
The cupcake magnate and Strangers with Candy star takes to the streets (and bookstores) to share her tips on throwing a holiday party that dissolves into a drunken mess. If you need extra pointers, you can always call up your Uncle Joe...
