New York - December 04, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Laughing all the way.

EAT
A Razor, a Shiny Knife Presents: Breaking Bread & Boundaries
What: Reserve your seat at an all-night dinner party hosted by a motley crew of food personalities. Think about elastic waistbands for the hands-on demo and 24-course meal with wine pairings (inspired by a menu Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz prepared a few weeks ago).
Why: There are only 30 seats. Book now for next week.
When: Dec. 12 & 13.
Where: At an undisclosed location. Details to come when you R.S.V.P.

BROWSE
Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
What: Craftiness from more than 50 local DIYers, a costume photo booth, and free collage workshops. Marlow and Sons/Diner guy serves chili and corn bread; Gimme! doles out free coffee. Bring a can or two for the food bank.
Why: It’s a handmade cavalcade.
When: Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Ave., at Stagg St., East Williamsburg (718-715-4961).

Gifted
What: A curated selection from The Flea moves indoors for your holiday shopping pleasure.
Why: It’s eclectic! Boogie, woogie, oogie.
When: Thru Dec. 21. Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave., at Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene.

BOOZE
Clover Club Liquid Brunch
What: Brace yourself the morning after with a Barmen’s Bloody, Corpse Reviver, ricotta pancake, and oyster po’ boy.
Why: Treat your hangover with respect.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 210 Smith St., b/t Baltic & Butler Sts., Cobble Hill (718-855-7939).

BUY
Jellio Carnival Shop
What: Childhood fantasies become design goods by Jellio. Pick up gifts for your inner child (and play darts to win a juicy gummilight).
Why: Step right up!
When: Thru Dec. 23. Mon.-Fri., noon-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 139 Norfolk St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts.

Bliss Sample Sale
What: Take 20 percent off massages, facials, body treatments, and products in-spa and online (enter code DCANDY or mention us when you pay).
Why: Mom loves knowing you saved on her holiday massage.
When: Thru Dec. 31. Treatment discount valid Mon.-Wed.
Where: 541 Lexington Ave., at 49th St.; 12 W. 57th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves.; 568 Broadway, b/t Houston & Prince Sts.; online at blissworld.com. Appointments at 212-219-8970.

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