Rare Weekend 7.24.08

This weekend is Summer Friday-ing.



Solid dining options. Edgy nightlife. And now, Brooklyn has its very first boutique lodging: introducing the Nu Hotel. Brought to you by the crew behind the Duane Street Hotel, expect chic interiors, eco-friendly styling, and not bad prices (rooms start at $200 per night).

Nu Hotel, 85 Smith Street (at Atlantic Avenue), Brooklyn, (718) 852-8585, nuhotelbrooklyn.com

Dress British, think Alfred Dunhill. The luxe London label (ah, an alliteration trifecta) is easing in to their brand new digs at Madison & 55th Street. Look for more menswear, more high-end accessories, and cool Dunhill artifacts (like Truman Capote’s tux from the Black & White Ball) on the lower level.

Dunhill New York, 545 Madison Avenue (at 55th Street), (212) 753-9292, dunhill.com

Urban Outfitters patrons can finally getting a taste of Steven Alan’s style with the just-arrived Lark & Wolff line. Tailored cuts, cool fabrics, and wallet-friendly prices means it’s worth a look. New pieces delivered every month too.

Urban Outfitters, 526 Avenue of the Americas (at 14th Street), (646) 638-1646, urbanoutfitters.com

Fuel up after shopping, at Jimmy Carbone’s new, little trattoria 1 Dominick. Fresh takes on Italian small plates like the Fig and Ricotta Panino from their breakfast menu, and Scarpetta di Calamari with pinenuts, black olives, spicy calabrian sausage and bread from their dinner menu, may just upstage their destination-worthy neighbor the Here Arts Center.

1 Dominick, 1 Dominick Street (between Varick & Sixth Avenues), (212) 647-0202, onedominick.com

There’s a reason the name sounds like “kinky”. Get her all things lace and silk at Kiki de Montparnasse at up to 75% off. Prepare for a long weekend. Today through 8/15.

Kiki De Montparnasse, 79 Greene Street (near Spring Street), (212) 965-8070, kikidm.com