Rare Weekend 4.10.08

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With a nod to its colorful past, the new John Varvatos Bowery shop (formerly CBGB), has arrived. Adds Arturo Vega, the Ramones Creative Director, “Walking around the Varvatos space at 315 Bowery just confirmed for me that energy doesn’t disappear, it only gets transformed, you can feel it – all over the place!” You can also feel out the complete men’s collection, and an upcoming limited edition 315 Bowery Collection.

John Varvatos Bowery, 315 Bowery (at Bleecker Street), (212) 358-0315, johnvarvatos.com

Loosen your belts this weekend. Dell’Anima has cooked up a family-style brunch menu. Mangia on scrambled eggs, housemade sausages, Anson Mills polenta, broccoli rabe, and ricotta pancakes with maple syrup… Bellinis and a big brunch - what more could you ask for on the weekend?

Dell’Anima, 38 Eighth Avenue (at Jane Street), (212) 366-6633, dellanima.com

As pizza connoisseurs, it brings us great pleasure to introduce you to the artichoke and spinach slice at Artichoke. It’s big. It’s rich. And the crust is just right. It’s even worth the fifteen minute wait.

Artichoke, 328 East 14th Street (near First Avenue), (212) 228-2004

Get to Williamsburg and double your pleasure with a Yoko Devereaux sale and complimentary Svedka cocktails at Trophy Bar. Take 25% off Yoko Devereaux Spring 08 merch from Noon to 10 p.m. Then hop across the street for Trophy’s open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Yoko Devereaux, 338 Broadway, Williamsburg, (718) 302-1450, yokod.com. Trophy Bar, 351 Broadway, Williamsburg, trophybar.com

Mondays at The Volstead mean free booze tastings and 1/2 off drinks from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Happy hours, indeed.

The Volstead, 125 East 54th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), (212) 583-0411, thevolstead.com