London - April 30, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Make it last longer.

EAT
Il Baretto
What: Restaurateur Arjun Waney (Zuma, Roka, La Petite Maison) adds Italian to the menu with a new wine bar and restaurant.
Why: Keep it in the family.
When: Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight.
Where: 43 Blandford St., W1 7HF (020 7486 7340).

Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
What: Hyde Park cafe gets a Benugo brothers makeover with seasonal produce cooked in a wood-fire oven, homemade ice creams served from a van and cocktails from a garden shed.
Why: Looking for somewhere to park yourself?
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Serpentine Rd., W2 2UH (020 7706 8114).

ENTER
Austique Design A Dress Competition
What: Send in a sketch of your perfect dress and the winning design will be put into production and sold in the store — with one for you, of course.
Why: Survival of the most fitted.
When: Fri.-31 May.
Where: Mail your entry to 330 King’s Rd., SW3 5UR (020 7376 4555) or email designadress@austique.co.uk.

EXPLORE
The Great London Garden Trail
What: Award-winning London gardens ranging from a stylish roof terrace to communal spaces open to the public for the afternoon.
Why: You’ll be green with envy.
When: Mon., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Map online at dk.com/gardentrail.

SHOP
Johanne Mills Jewellery
What: Royal College of Art graduate and ex-Donna Karan creative director launches a collection of earrings, bracelets and necklaces using a range of materials.
Why: It’s not run of the mill.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Kabiri, 37 Marylebone High St., W1U 4QE (020 7224 1808).