London - March 22, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Full of generous spirit? Give and you’ll get taken this weekend.

BUY
Abercrombie & Fitch
What: Hit U.S. store finally opens London flagship.
Why: Expect real tanned pecs at the door.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7 Burlington Gdns., W1S 3GB (020 7025 1550).

Asprey Charity Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off accessories, clothing and leather goods.
Why: £5 optional donation at the door goes to Kids charity.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Science Museum (south entrance), Exhibition Rd., SW7 2DD (020 7493 6767).

EAT
Haiku
What: New Asian tapas restaurant.
Why: It’s a Chi-Thai-Jap fusion illusion.
When: Mon.-Sat., noon-3 p.m. & 6-11 p.m.
Where: 15 New Burlington Pl., W1S 2HX (020 7494 4777).

Benugo Bar & Kitchen
What: Super-sandwich chain opens vast lounge/bar/deli within new British Film Institute.
Why: Ugo, hego, shego, wego; before/after show.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: BFI Southbank, Belvedere Rd., SE1 8XT (020 7401 9000).

SELL
Coco Ribbon Neutral
What: New service sells your (worthy) designer clothes on eBay; profits come in Coco Ribbon vouchers.
Why: Give and ye shall recieve even nicer things.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Coco Ribbon, 21 Kensington Park Rd., W11 2EU. To find out which designers they accept, call 020 7229 4904.