Boston - January 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

We have a dream. To eat, drink, and relax all the way to Monday.

EAT
Rendezvous Anniversary 
What: Central Square favorite celebrates its first birthday with a four-course prix fixe menu for $45. Check out Somerville artist Seth B. Minkin’s artwork on display, too.
Why: Show some love.
When: Thru Sat.
Where: 502 Mass. Ave., Cambridge (617-576-1900).

Dinner at Mela
What: Creative Indian dishes cooked on 500-degree stones at the South End’s newest entry.
Why: Get the hot stone treatment.
When: Early. The place gets packed.
Where: 578 Tremont St., South End (in the old Nightingale spot) (617-859-4805).

DRINK
Flat-Rate Wine List
What: Ivy speaks our language with a flat rate ($26) on 60 bottles and $9 glasses.
Why: Worth every penny.
When: Now sounds good.
Where: 49 Temple Pl., Ladder District (617-451-1416).

BUY
Boutique Sales
What: Wish, Moxie, Glee, Holiday, Sara Campbell Ltd, and Cibeline are dumping winter goods with major discounts.
Why: Make it smooth sale-ing.
When: Thru the end of the month.
Where: All over town.  

DO
Peppermint Goji Facial
What: Hydrate those cheeks with a vitamin-rich treatment at The Spa at Rowes Wharf.
Why: Dive in face first.
When: Thru Mar. 31.
Where: Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf (617-439-3914).