New York - March 16, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Rock: Ides of March. Hard place: St. Pat’s. You: right in the middle.

BUY
Shop in the Garden
What: In conjunction with the orchid show, thousands of the unique and dainty plants (starting at $28) are yours for the picking.
Why: Don’t be such a pansy.
When: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thru Apr. 2.
Where: The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx River Pkwy., at Fordham Rd. (718-817-8073).

EMG Vintage
What: Old-school Gucci bags, Dior tracksuits, YSL button-downs, APC coats, Missoni dresses, and more are 30-80 percent off.
Why: Out with the old, in with the, well, older.
When: Sat., 2-6 p.m.
Where: Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 Avenue of the Americas, b/t Church St. & W. Broadway (877-519-6600).

DO
Snoozer Loser
What: Inflatable art, live bands, and a dance party.
Why: Beats the pub crawl with ol’ Patrick.
When: Fri. at 10 p.m.
Where: Supreme Trading, 213 N. 8th St., b/t Driggs Ave. & Roebling St., Williamsburg (718-599-4224).

Ninety-Minute Pedicure
What: A pedi-expert examines, conditions, and pampers feet at a new private nail spa.
Why: Do everyone a favor and primp your nasty dogs before you put on those peep-toe shoes.
When: Mon., Tues., Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Salon AKS Madison, 694 Madison Ave., b/t 62nd & 63rd Sts., 2nd fl. (212-888-0707).

EAT
Cafe d’Alsace
What: Tons of brew (and grub to soak it up) at new UES bistro.
Why: 99-plus bottles of beer on the wall …
When: Whenever you’re inspired to imbibe.
Where: 1695 Second Ave., at 88th St. (212-722-5133).