Concierge Corner: Marissa’s got treats for you
Happy Spooky Day folks. If you are one of those people I saw dressed up in a costume this morning on the A train, then God Bless you. I am sure your company is having a costume party today, and there is a big pot involved, but lets just say you have more chutzpah than I. Now, if you are dressed like a burrito then you would simply be my hero. Once a year Chipotle gives away free food. Well, not just food but burritos. And they are only giving it away to Burritos. So get your tortilla gear on, find a substitute for sour cream and guacamole. Then ask yourself if it’s worth walking through the city, or even worse, around work for a $5 burrito. Some will say yes. I, however, will opt out of the walking-flour-fold myself. Find the nearest Chipotle by plugging in your zip code here.
If that isn’t really in your stars, then have a read below. And please get back to me on how many Sarah Palin outfits you see today. Have a great week!
The Week(end) Ahead
Happening Hotels : For all of you art/hospitality enthusiasts, hold onto your (artsy) seat. Not only have they finished renovations, but they are revolutionizing the museum scene of NYC. The Guggenheim Museum plays hotel to us New Yorkers. Introducing the “Revolving Hotel Room” an installation by Carsten Höller. The room sits on four glass discs which rotate, slowly, but they rotate. Inside this room are the basics of a hotel room - bed, mirror, desk and dresser. It’s part of “theanyspacewhatever” exhibition, an exploration of a group of ten artists using the museum as their medium. Rates vary, as do the types of people who will choose to stay, but it does pay to be a student since there is a discount. Oh, you get ‘access’ to a shower and bathroom as well as a robe to sit in while enjoying your continental breakfast. Call their voice-mail for reservations, 212-360-4373. Chloe Sevigny already did. Exhibition dates are Oct 25-Jan 6. There is a slight chance they are sold-out already, in which case you might have to just go during museum hours and stare in adoration, or go to The Gramercy Park Hotel. 1071 5th Ave, at 89th St..
Ya ‘Heard’ it Here : Sans Acid trips, when have you last seen music? MTV2 and the AMNH via the Hayden Planetarium, present SonicVision. In this groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show, you are whisked away by visions abound with a tailored mix made by Moby himself. Also playing are select tracks from more than 10 other bands including Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, and Coldplay. This musical landscape falls upon Manhattan on Friday Nov. 7th at 7:30 or 8:30pm. Call 212-769-5200 for other dates. If you are lucky (and responsible enough) to have a Membership, then the cost is $12, otherwise it’s $15 each for tickets.
What a Night : Headcount is a voter-registration machine! A very determined and exciting group who recently signed up for this election-cycle alone: 100,000 new voters at almost 1,000 concerts. With their final show at Highline Ballroom this Monday, Nov. 3rd from 8pm - 12am., consider yourselves the cherry on the cake. The “Get out the Vote Party” is stacked with all sorts of amazing artists performing such as Joss Stone, Questlove, Robert Randolph and other special acts. Sponsoring the event is Magic Hat, and they are also selling tickets. 431 West 16th St., between 9th & 10th Aves.
Rockin’ Restaurants : As it gets colder in the city, I am sure you dream of visiting faraway places. Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and India are all now in one place; And, your taste buds will thank you immensely. Pranna , another oversized restaurant in Midtown-area (Flatiron) has opened. It has two dining rooms, two bars, counter seating at their open kitchen and a basement hangout with a communal table. If you had ever been to Sapa (who will soon be the new restaurant Nuela), the food may taste familiar as their chef is now here. Southeast-Asian cuisine is served, and with the marriage of curry and Tom Kha, you will be making a reservation on your way out for the next meal. But also make a resy for your first one! 79 Madison Ave., at 28th St. 212-696-5700. Open now, and every day from 5:30 - midnight.
** Let me know how it goes, I would like to treat myself to some veggie options next weekend :-).
Wile Wine Events : Tame Halloween? Still have a taste for some wine and culture? Board the Yacht Manhattan for The Art of Wine Tasting. Relax in the solarium as you cruise around the city for two hours while tasting five fine wines. Learn how to tell the difference between sips as you sniff your way to a better wine-eduction. Monday, Nov. 3 @ 6:30pm. TIckets are $85 each and can be purchased here.
A La Mode : I am assuming you are not running the Marathon on Sunday. If that is the case, then chances are you will be getting trashed for Halloween and then be super hungry on Saturday morning. Well, I have good news for you - Back Forty is hosting brunch. Why make the trip out? Peter Hoffman - the renowned chef/owner, will be celebrating the first brunch at his restaurant, and cooking it himself! Even though you can make a resy for Sunday, you might as well go on Nov. 1st and check out how many people still have makeup on their faces. Start with their Fried Chicken and Waffles or Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Fried Egg Sandwich. Perhaps a washing down with a Honey Margarita will be in order; Especially if you won that costume contest at work. 190 Avenue B, at 12th St; 212-388-1990.
Bee Here : Or there, or anywhere. “Meet In Between” takes the inconvenience out of having to meet up wtih people when no destination is chosen. Forget those awkward moments of sitting on the NY Public Library Steps or having to surf around Grand Central just to catch up with your pal for some drinks after work. A website based on fairness of friendship, they pick out an exact locale that is dead in the middle of both of your locations. Using words like bar, hotel, coffee shop or um “Apple Store”, you can not only show off about knowing the city, but you can single handley set the mood for the night. Start them off with a drink, cappuccino or waste their time by checking out the Ipod Touch before you make it there. Then, once you decide on a spot, MIB provides a permalinked map so you can send it to your friend and they have no excuse to not find you, or it.
Trick and Treat those around you today!
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