Los Angeles - November 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

For crying out loud.

WEAR
Mustache Hankies
What: Avril Loreti’s mustachioed bandannas worn bandit style act as air filters and conversation starters.
Why: Selleck, Dali, classic handlebar, or baseballer.
When: Waiting to exhale.
Where: Online at etsy.com.

BUY
Vince
What: The luxe line’s boutiques are in full holiday swing; take a copy of this e-mail to either store to save 25 percent off your purchases till Thanksgiving.
Why: Veni vidi Vincey.
When: Melrose, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Robertson, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8471 Melrose Pl., at Alfred St., West Hollywood ‎(323-782-1007‎); 112 S. Robertson Blvd., at Alden Dr., Beverly Hills (310-247-8299).

DRINK
Bar Delux Opens
What: New deco ultralounge serves Foundry chef’s plates paired with liquor (think mini Reubens on pretzel bread with Scotch and apple kraut).
Why: Proof positive.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: 1624 Cahuenga Blvd., b/t Hollywood Blvd. & Selma Ave., Hollywood (323-461-6800).

SWEET
Whisk LA
What: Pumpkin whoopie pies and wintery rich truffles in time for Thanksgiving.
Why: Whisk it real good.
When: Order by Nov. 23.
Where: By phone order (310-294-9371).

EAT
Manchego
What: New neighborhood joint serves traditional (and garlic-laden) La Mancha-style tapas in a Don Quixote-themed space.
Why: No hay un corkage fee, senor.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 2510 Main St., b/t Ocean Park Blvd. & Hollister Ave., Santa Monica (310-450-3900).