Best Weekend Ever 09.06.07

The U.S. Senate declared September “National Bourbon Heritage Month”. Relax responsibly.



SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
After months of delays, Lola opens next week to the public. Expect excellent Southern comfort food (Pan Roasted Blackened Sea Bass, 100-Spiced Fried Chicken) and desserts (Bourbon Pecan Tart). Opens next Wednesday (9/12).

Lola is Soul, 15 Watts Street (between West Broadway and Thompson), (212) 675-6700, lolaissoul.com

HEATHER GRAHAM
You remember her as Rollergirl in Boogie Nights. Well, Heather Graham is back! And for her latest role in the new indy film Broken, she plays rock star and… musician. Check out the YouTube music video.

Broken Picture premieres on October 2nd. Visit brokenthemotionpicture.com for more information about the film.

PHOTO FINISH
Speaking of rock stars, photographer Mark Seliger and American Photo present Visions of Rock, an exhibit featuring pics by Lenny Kravitz, Perry Farrell, Bryan Adams, and other musicians. Starts Sunday (9/9).

401 Projects, 401 West Street (at Charles Street), (212) 633-6202, 401projects.com

TRIPLE PLAY
Give in to Gusto’s trio of melon granitas. The Summer-inspired flavors include: honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon.

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

THE BRAZILIAN
Toast Fashion Week with a Sagatiba Berry Skinny Caipirinha at The Yard at the Soho Grand.

Soho Grand, 310 West Broadway (near Canal Street), (212) 965-3000, sohogrand.com