This week why don't you ...

'This week why don't you' is a weekly s+s feature spotlighting culture, entertainment and local NYC events/businesses you should see, hear, shop, eat or do. If you have an item you would like included in this list please send an email to StyleSaveur@gmail.com for review.

The Brisket Taquito at Cafe de La Esquina via GrubStreet

We're already into the second week of August and it seems as though Summer is quickly slipping away. While many summer festivals have come to a close there are still plenty of things to do in New York:

• Eat: Mexican street food at the La Esquina outpost in Williamsburg, which soft opens starting Monday, 8/8
• Do: Book a nail or waxing appointment at Polish Bar of Brooklyn (Clinton Hill or Prospect Heights locations) and receive $5 off in celebration of their 5th Anniversary
• Hear: Jay Z and Kanye's hotly anticipated Watch the Throne album drops Tuesday, 8/9
• See: The movie adaptation of New York Times bestseller The Help, which opens on Friday, 8/12
• Shop: Vintage Furniture and Decorative Accessories on sale at One Kings Lane starting Saturday, 8/13

Have any additions for this list? Tell me in the comments!

This week why don't you ...

'This week why don't you' is a weekly s+s feature spotlighting culture, entertainment and local NYC events/businesses you should see, hear, shop, eat or do. If you have an item you would like included in this list please send an email to StyleSaveur@gmail.com for review.

Summer Movies in McCarren Park ... Photo Credit: Brooklyn365

There's lots of interesting happenings going on this week, some of which I absolutely cannot wait to attend! Check the list and mark your calendars:

• See: Clueless at the McCarren Park Summerscreen on Wednesday Aug 3rd (I'm way too excited about this one.)
• Hear: Haiku at The House of Haiku on Thursday Aug 4th at Brooklyn Historical Society
• Eat: NYC Restaurant Week has been extended through Labor Day so take advantage of Lunch for $24.07 and Dinner for $35.00 at some of the city's best eateries
• Buy: Pre-order Design*Sponge at Home from Barnes & Noble for 40% off the cover price. (Grace Bonney's Design*Sponge blog is one of my daily reads and I can't wait for my copy of her book to arrive in September!)
• Do: There's still time to get in shape for Labor Day so join JCF bootcamp for women only bootcamp classes

Have any additions to this list? Tell me in the comments!

Red Rooster Comes to Harlem (in the Fall)

When Chef Marcus Samuelsson was announced as a contestant on season 2 of Bravo's Top Chef Masters, listed next to his name was the name of a restaurant that no one was familar with. Flash forward a few weeks and the questions have been answered - Chef Samuelsson is set to open Red Rooster in Harlem later on this year.
 
This is one restaurant I'm really looking forward to. Chef Samuelsson's understanding of flavor is unmatched and I truly believe he'll be able to create a fine-dining establishment with some soul. The concept will focus on New American cuisine made with fresh local food, definitely inspired by his New American Table cookbook.

No word on where the restaurant will be located, but the rumor is it will be on 125th Street. I plan on being there opening night.
 
 
Image courtesy of HarlemCondoLife.com.