Seattle - December 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You: Bring it on, ’07.
’07: It’s already been brought.

TOAST
With a French 75
What: Combine ¾ oz. gin, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, and ½ oz. simple syrup. Shake, strain into a champagne flute, top with champagne, and garnish with a twist.
Why: We nicked the recipe from The Great Nabob.
When: Tonight. (Why wait ’til Monday?)
Where: The party is.

AVOID
Leaving the House
What: Amazon.com’s grocery delivery pilot project, AmazonFresh, has finally added more Seattle hoods to its route.
Why: You’re on vacation.
When: You can’t bear to part with your sweats.
Where: Home sweet home.

SUPPORT
Good Farmer Fund
What: Upstart nonprofit helps your farmers market faves recover from recent floods.
Why: You’ll be glad come spring.
When: You’re flush with Xmas money.
Where: Thru the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance, 4519 ½ University Way NE, ste. 200 (206-632-5234).

SHOP
Promesse Winter Sale
What: Up to 50 percent off almost all fall/winter stock, plus tax-free purchases thru Dec.
Why: Designers Remix Collection coats, Rock & Republic jeans, Isabella Fiore bags, and more.
When: Thru Jan. 24.
Where: 128 Central Way, Kirkland (425-828-4259).

RENT
Once
What: The little movie that could pairs a wistful indie love story with a heartbreaking soundtrack.
Why: You missed it at SIFF.
When: Your Netflix queue is looking thin.
Where: Ever you get your movies.