August 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Monday is the new Sunday.

SHOP
Jeanomix
What: Designer denim hub opens in the East Bay with brands like Hudson, Rich & Skinny, and J Brand, alongside contemporary lines like Rory Beca, Dita sunglasses, and more.
Why: Pure jean-ious.
When: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 5659 Bay St., at Brunswig Ln., Emeryville (510-899-6220).

Dish Clothing Warehouse Sale
What: Save 30-80 percent on Rebecca Taylor, Twelfth Street, Alexander Wang, and more at the Hayes Valley boutique’s biennial blowout.
Why: They can dish it, and you can take it.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 541 Hayes St., b/t Laguna & Octavia Sts. (415-252-5997).

PERUSE
CookEatShare
What: Newly launched site features a bountiful selection of recipes and cooking tips by world-renowned chefs and local homemakers alike.
Why: Sharing is caring.
When: You get tired of your cookbooks.
Where: Online at cookeatshare.com.

GO
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
What: The hills are alive with lunches, dinners, and more from 110-plus wineries, including an afternoon at the historic MacMurray Ranch, normally closed to the public.
Why: Vine and dine.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Locations and times online at sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

EAT
Slow Food Nation
What: Dine on scrum grub, see Gnarls Barkley live, and shop the artisan marketplace at the inaugural culinary festival benefiting Slow Food USA.
Why: They’re not pulling a fast one.
When: Fri.-Mon.
Where: Locations and times online at slowfoodnation.org.