Rare Weekend 1.10.08

Mas is more.



You can never have too many stylish hotels in Manhattan. And so the Duane Street Hotel, Tribeca’s new luxury boutique hotel officially debuts. Throw in their new restaurant ‘beca and De Niro-land just keeps getting hotter.

Duane Street Hotel, 130 Duane Street (at Church Street), (212) 964-4600, duanestreethotel.com

Everyone loves a culinary mashup. Especially when it’s Chef/Owner Galen Zamarra of Mas(farmhouse) and Chef Bob Iacovone (voted Best New Chef by New Orleans magazine) of Cuvée. Join them this Sunday for a special Four Course Tasting Menu celebrating the flavors of both regions, New York and New Orleans. $79 per person.

Mas(farmhouse), 39 Downing Street (near Bedford Street), (212) 255-1790, masfarmhouse.com

Speaking of mashups, Chanterelle and The Jazz Gallery will be collaborating for their 2008 Sunday Salon series. Blues will be paired with New World varietals and hors d’oeuvres. Performances begin Sunday (1/20), 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. $65 per person. Contact Amy Ehrenreich at (212) 966-6960 for reservations.

Chanterelle, 2 Harrison Street (at Hudson Street), (212) 966-6960, chanterellenyc.com/salons

Sometimes all you need is a cold beer and a really good burger. The Smith has got you covered with their Sunday night $12 beer & burger deal.

The Smith, 55 Third Avenue (between 10th and 11th Streets), (212) 420-9800, thesmithnyc.com

You’ve got the man-bag. Now you can pick up the briefcase, wallet, and all kinds of masculine accessories for up to half-off at Jack Spade’s sale. Now through Tuesday (1/29).

Jack Spade, 56 Greene Street (near Broome Street), (212) 625-1820, jackspade.com

Muji, the masters of minimalist design, are reducing their cheap & chic goods by 30%. Sale starts Saturday (1/12). Happy hunting.

Muji, 455 Broadway (between Grand & Howard Streets), (212) 334-2002, muji.com