13 December 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Give and ye shall relieve.

EAT
Dylan’s Candy Bar
What: Ralph Lauren’s daughter brings her cult confectionery to the UK.
Why: Sweet.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;  Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harvey Nichols Foodmarket, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000).

BUY
A Venetian Design
What: Chic new range of glass objets d’art by charming Venetian Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga.
Why: Seriously good-looking glass.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Thomas Goode, 19 S. Audley St., W1K 2BN (020 7499 2823).

GRAB
Feed 1 Bag
What: Charity shopper designed by Lauren Bush funds UN World Food Programme.
Why: One bag sold = lunch for one child for one year.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234).

DO
Neal’s Yard Remedies
What: Cult beauty stop offers new treatments and inexpensive gifts.
Why: Present yourself.
When: Enquire for individual Christmas opening times.
Where: 121 Sydney St., SW3 6NR (020 7351 6380); 9 Elgin Cres., W11 2JA (020 7727 3998).

STAY
The Connaught
What: Classic Mayfair hotel awakens (softly) after a major face-lift.
Why: Sleep on it.
When: From Fri., 24 hours.
Where: Carlos Pl., W1K 2AL (020 7499 7070).