Hey, there’s nothing wrong with Newlyweds and Real World San Diego marathons. It’s just that you live in New York, silly. Get off the couch already.
EAT
Marlow & Sons
What: From the guys behind Williamsburg’s Diner and Bonita, an
essentials-only Italian market (coffee, tomatoes, chocolate) serving
food and drink.
Why: Erranding made fun! Stop by for milk. Stay for oysters and vodka.
When: 8 a.m.-midnight; bar opens Mon.-Fri. at 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 5 p.m.
Where: 81 Broadway, at Berry St. (718-384-1441).
Azul
What: A jumping LES Argentine bistro, which serves sizzling steak,
empanadas, and ceviche.
Why: You’re so busy worrying about subway bombs that you forgot about
mad-cow disease. Don’t worry: Azul’s New Zealand Angus is free-range.
When: Dinner served from 5:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 152 Stanton St., at Suffolk St. (646-602-2004).
DO
Elementary Dining Class
What: Table manners for kids. The art of fork management in a fancy
grown-up setting.
Why: Peas are meant to be eaten, not shoved up one’s nose.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Eleven Madison Park, 11 Madison Ave., at 24th St. (212-889-0905). Reservations required.
Ice Skating
What: Skip the crowds at Wollman and Rockefeller. Bucolic Lasker Rink in
upper Central Park remains delightfully empty.
Why: One last hurrah … The season ends Sunday. Time to get your skate on.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Lasker Rink, Mid-Park, b/t W. 106th and 108th Sts. (212-534-7639).
SEE
Clifford Ross: “Horizons and Grain”
What: Beautiful, tranquil black-and-white photos of the Long Island
coastline.
Why: Wish you were here, baby. (And not that you care, but
Gwyneth is a fan.)
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through
May 1.
Where: Sonnabend Gallery, 536 W. 22nd
St., b/t Tenth and Eleventh Aves. (212-627-1018).
The British/Irish Comedy Invasion: Hollow Men
What: Acclaimed, hilarious U.K. sketch-comedy group mocks everything
from speed dating to film noir.
Why: Three reasons: Comedy Central signed them. They remind us of
Monty Python. You need a giggle.
When: Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.
Where: 158 Bleecker St., b/t Thompson and Sullivan Sts. (212-307-7171 or ticketmaster.com).
BUY
Screaming Mimi’s Indoor Yard Sale
What: Vintage clothing and accessories for men and women at only $5-$45.
Why: Get a jump-start on spring’s new retro looks on the cheap.
When: Sun., 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 382 Lafayette St., b/t Fourth Ave. and Great Jones St.
(212-677-6464).
Boucher Sale
What: Precious and semiprecious gems (coral, turquoise, pearls, and
more) are up to 35 percent off at this Meatpacking boutique. (Get it?
Open your French dictionary: Boucher means “butcher.”)
Why: That DeBeers ad is taking its toll. Time to raise a right hand.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 9 Ninth Ave., at Little W. 12th St. (212-206-3775).
You can’t possibly have all this fun by yourself. So invite your friends to come along.














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