Best Weekend Ever 6.21.07

Inside Hiro

Best Weekend Ever 6.21.07

Featuring Ramen Setagaya, Max Brenner, and Taschen

Your Summer Solstice starts now…


Ramen Setagaya

BIG IN JAPAN
Japanese chain Ramen Setagaya is bringing their version of ramen to the ‘States. Expect simple yet first-rate offerings. Opens today.

Ramen Setagaya, 141 First Avenue (East 9th Street), (212) 529-2740, setaga-ya.com


Village Pourhouse

BAR GAMES
You can’t lose when you play the Suits vs. Ties Corporate Beer Pong Challenge at Village Pourhouse. Two-man teams, $40. Winner takes all.

Village Pourhouse, 64 Third Avenue (East 11th Street), (212) 228-4200, pourhousenyc.com


Kyotofu Sake Tasting

SAKE TO ME
The sweets experts at Kyotofu show their wild side with a Summer Sake Tasting. Start with tropical shochu cocktails, then enjoy seven different sake varieties paired with sweet and savory dishes and desserts. Monday (6/25), 6:30 p.m. $60 per person.

Kyotofu, 705 Ninth Avenue (between 48th & 49th Streets), (212) 974-6012, kyotofu-nyc.com


Turntables on the Hudson

TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON
A little Latin, a little Brazilian, a little Afrobeat, Turntables on the Hudson turns it up this week at Hiro. Friday (6/22), 11:30 p.m. $10.

Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel (371 West 16th Street, near Ninth Avenue), (212) 727-0212, themaritimehotel.com/hiroballroom


Max Brenner

SWEET DEAL
Get your buzz on at Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man with a 2 for 1 Happy Hour drink deal. Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man, 141 Second Avenue (East 9th Street), (212) 388-0030, maxbrenner.com


Taschen Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale

NOVEL IDEA
Taschen is having their Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale. Take 50 to 75% off thousands of their exquisite books. Thursday (6/21) - Saturday (6/23), 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Taschen Soho, 107 Greene Street (Prince Street), (212) 226-2212, taschen.com