Chicago - January 03, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

New year, new you.

EAT
Soiree Bar & Bistro
What: French-American fare (sauteed frog legs, Roquefort pear salad) in a bordello-style setting.
Why: C’est si bon.
When: Opening, Fri., 9 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Fri., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 2438 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Montana St. & Fullerton Ave. (773-477-8880).

SHOP
Jayson Home & Garden Semiannual Floor Model & More Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off designer furniture, lighting, home decor accents, and gifts.
Why: You’ll be floored.
When: Thru Jan. 31.
Where: 1885 N. Clybourn Ave., b/t Wisconsin St. & Kenmore Ave. (773-248-8180).

SEE
Good Boys and True
What: World premiere mystery about a prep school stud caught in a scandal.
Why: Too good to be true.
When: Thru Feb. 16. Tues.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St., at North Ave. (312-335-1650).

PLAY
AmuseAmaze
What: New board game lets you form words in a huge letter maze.
Why: Scrabble on crack.
When: You’re board.
Where: Geppetto’s Toy Box, 730 Lake St., b/t Euclid & Oak Park Aves., Oak Park (708-445-9906).

STEEP
National Tea Month
What: Brew yourself a cup.
Why: You’ve waited too oolong.
When: Before braving the cold.
Where: The comfort of your home.