Rare Weekend 8.28.08

Summer’s last stand… starts now.



This long weekend, get a lesson in Argentinian BBQ at YerbaBuena. Feast on hearty rib eyes, chorizos, spicy fries, and chimichurri. Wash it all down with a Caipirinha. Or three.

YerbaBuena, 23 Avenue A (near Second Street), (212) 529-2919, ybnyc.com

Of course, if you would rather get a lesson in exceptionally rare single malt whiskey, head over to Del Frisco’s for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of 55-year-old Macallan. It’s mind-blowing and reassuringly expensive. Just the way you like it.

Del Frisco’s, 1221 Sixth Avenue (at 49th Street), (212) 575-5129, delfriscos.com/newyork

Not sure about tonight? Head over to the newly re-opened downstairs at Socialista. Cash in on a new party (Stan’s), cold beer, and good times.

Downstairs at Socialista, 505 West Street (near Jane Street), (212) 929-4303, socialista.us

Mondays are busting out with the return of Gossip Girl. Even better, the Upper East Side’s Pop Lounge (yeah, we never heard of them either) is debuting Gossip Girl Mondays. A scandalous start of the week, indeed.

Gossip Girl Mondays at Pop Lounge, 14 East 58th Street (between Fifth & Madison Avenues), (212) 991-6644

Indulge your sweet tooth at the LES’ new dessert spot, Luxee. Have the perfectly plated apple-cider gelée and a rose-scented macaroon. Perfect treats for the perfect weekend.

Luxee, 6 Clinton Street (near Houston), (212) 375-1796, luxeenyc.com