March 13, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Isn’t life sweet?
PREORDER
Sprinkles Box
What: The famous cupcake eatery now offers advance order and local delivery, so you always have a reason to celebrate.
Why: Let them eat cakes.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 4020 Villanova Dr. (214-369-0004).
GO (and SHOP)
Eco-Style 2008
What: Preview trunk shows by clothing designers on the forefront of the organic fashion movement while listening to live music and sampling fair-trade wine from Etica.
Why: There’s more to SXSW than music.
When: Thurs., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Therapy, 1113 S. Congress Ave., Austin (512-326-2331).
DO
Dash Down Greenville
What: Kick off St. Paddy’s Day with a 5K, then stick around to watch the annual parade hoot and holler down Greenville.
Why: The usual shenanigans.
When: Sat. Registration, 7:30 a.m.; race, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Preregister thru Fri. at Run On, 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln., ste. 114 (214-821-0909); register day of at Two Rows Classic Grill, 5500 Greenville Ave., ste. 1300 (214-696-2739).
PRESS
Your Irish Luck at Martini Park
What: Celebrate with an Irish coffee martini: 1 oz. Jameson Irish whiskey, ½ oz. Baileys Irish cream, ¼ oz. Godiva dark liquor, ¼ oz. Rumplemintz liquor, ¼ oz. chilled espresso, ¼ oz. simple syrup.
Why: Green beer? Puh-leeze.
When: Thru Mon.
Where: 7200 Bishop Rd., The Shops at Legacy, Plano (214-473-6644).
NURSE
Your Hangover at Kitchen 1924
What: The neighborhood eatery resurrects their famed Hangover Brunch for remorseful partiers with a Bloody Mary bar and all-you-can-eat buffet.
Why: They even provide sunglasses.
When: Every Sun., noon-3 p.m.
Where: 1924 Abrams Rd. (214-821-1924).
