New York - April 29, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

What? All these great things we’ve been telling you about and the best you can do on Saturday is another damn yoga class? Get out! Scat!

EAT

Posto
What: Laid-back Gramercy pies. The latest from the East Village’s Pizza Gruppo guys.
Why: Wanna meet cuties? Go alone. Need a new clubhouse? Bring your crew.
When: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Posto, 310 Second Ave., at 18th St. (212-716-1200).

Peanut Butter and Wine Tasting
What: Just try to name a more unlikely beverage for gourmet PB&Js (like Dark Chocolate Dreams and Cinnamon Raisin Swirl).
Why: Adventuresome palates are the new black.
When: Sat. 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Best Cellars, 1291 Lexington Ave., at 87th St. (212-426-4200).

Sunday Brunch Story Hour
What: Sara Waltuck (teen daughter of owners Karen and David) reads her fave kid classics.
Why: How nice. Someone else entertains them so that you can maul the spiced-apple pancakes and pecan-raisin French toast.
When: Story hour 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Brunch served 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Le Zinc, 139 Duane St., b/t West Broadway and Church St. (212-513-0485).

BUY

Hermes Watch Trunk Show
What: Men’s and women’s watches. Tons of styles.
Why: It’s the perfect excuse to that long overdue lunch break.
When: Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 58th St., main flr. (1-800-558-1855).

DO

Stone-Carving Workshop
What: Intensive introduction to stone carving. Materials included.
Why: It’s the concrete jungle. Commune with your surroundings!
When: Sat. 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th St. (212-932-7347). Reservations required.