Boston - July 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sales and sustenance.

SHOP
Stel’s Warehouse Sale
What: Seventy-five percent off summer clothes and accessories from luxe designers including Alexander Wang and Nom de Guerre.
Why: Show and Stel.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 334 Newbury St. (617-262-3348).

Hadley Pollet Sample Sale
What: Scoop up the preppy canvas totes, embroidered belts, and wrap skirts for prices pretty damn close to wholesale.
Why: Pollet-a-love.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 230 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-383-5177).

CELEBRATE
Bastille Day at Blanchards
What: Pretend you’re in Paris as you smell, swirl, and sip Bordeaux while nibbling on complimentary burgers.
Why: Let’s be franc.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: 418 Lagrange St., West Roxbury (617-327-1400).

EAT
St. Alphonzo’s Kitchen Brunch
What: One of our favorite neighborhood spots is bringing the ease back to weekend mornings. Sit back, relax, and dine on simple but delicious omelets, pancakes, and homemade sausage.
Why: Boris’s French toast. Yum.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 87 A St., South Boston (617-269-2233).

WALK
Boston Handmade Marketplace
What: More than 25 local artists and craftspeople show their stuff (jewelry, clothing, stationery) at the outdoor bazaar.
Why: You’re not that handy.
When: Sat., 3-7 p.m. Rain date, Sun.
Where: 70 Union Sq., Somerville.