Best Weekend Ever 10.31.07

No tricks. Just treats.



Still not sure where to go tonight? How about partying with a bunch of models, Giuseppe Cipriani, and Eve (yes, her name is italicized) at Cipriani Le Specialita for their annual Halloween Ball. Rumor is Petra Nemcova will be there. This way to Bellinis and tickets.

Cipriani Le Specialita, 110 East 42nd Street (near Park Avenue), (212) 557-5088, cipriani.com

Is it art or a warm rum spice cake shaped like a teddybear head? Yes and yes. Artist Sekan Ozkaya and Freemans chef Jean Adamson have teamed up to invite patrons to literally consume the exhibit, aptly named “Bring Me the Head of…”. Benefitting Performa, each $10 dish (read: head) will be served at Freemans for lunch from October 29 - November 20.

Freemans, End of Freeman Alley (near Rivington Street), (212) 420-0012, freemansrestaurant.com

Railroad car dining rooms are usually reserved for burgers and fries, not Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Black Mission Fig Jam and Black Pepper. Owners Cindy Smith (Raoul’s) and Danny Abrams (The Mermaid Inn, The Harrison) bring you Chef Pablo Romero’s (Bouley) seasonal American menu at the new Smith’s. Part restaurant with rich black leather and mirrors, and part bar, it’s got a little bit of something for everyone.

Smith’s, 79 Macdougal Street (near Bleeker Street), (212) 260-0100, smithsnyc.com

It’s spooky all week at everyone’s favorite Brooklyn destination for Brazilian beats: Bembe. DJs Concerned, Tha_itch, Chad Dubz and Adriano headline tonight’s Monster Mashin’ Costume Party, or stop by Thursday (11/1) and Friday (11/2) to dance away the Day of the Dead.

Bembe, 81 South Sixth Street (at Berry Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, (718) 387-5389, bembe.us

Kick off your Thursday night revelry with a complimentary gin & tonic and a comped shoe shine at Hendrick’s Sip N’ Shine event at Pete’s Tavern. Polishing your shoes and polishing off cocktails – now that’s multi-tasking. Tomorrow (11/1) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pete’s Tavern, 129 East 18th Street (at Irving Place), (212) 473-7676, petestavern.com

Run to Gusto this weekend for Potato Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Shaved White Truffles and other fine pasta specials prepared just for the New York City Marathon. Buon appetito.

Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano, 60 Greenwich Avenue (near Seventh Avenue), (212) 924-8000, gustonyc.com

Head to Maharishi’s Autumn/Winter 07 sample sale and pick up their latest nautical-inspired gear. Save up to 60% on sample size items: men’s large tops and medium bottoms, women’s items all size 6. Saturday (11/3) – Monday (11/5), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Maharishi, 93 Reade Street (near Church Street), (212) 374-1786, emaharishi.com