Good things come to those who weekend.
Two Georgia lawyers with a strong eye for solid neckwear did that thing where they commissioned European mills to custom-make fabrics and then got some New York tailors to craft those fabrics into exquisite bow ties. Why don’t you get a few to wear this spring.
From The (New) Art of the Deal by Imperial Lamian: “Start by plying your companions with pork belly buns at our new weekday lunch. Then, calmly suggest they order the Wagyu oxtail fried rice or hand-pulled noodles. When the meal’s over, they’ll make a deal. Or at least be happier.”
Things you’ll do at this year’s NFL Draft Town, from most to least likely:
—Screw around in the virtual reality area.
—Break your best 40-yard dash time at the Combine Corner.
—Enjoy snacks from local restaurants.
—Ride the new draft Ferris wheel.
—Actually watch the entire NFL draft.
Your primary motive for attending the first One of a Kind Show + Sale this weekend: finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift among the hundreds of vendors slinging artwork, jewelry and wearable things. Your ulterior motive: finding something cool for yourself, too. Classic mom-related bait and switch.
When you heard that Porkchop was giving away gratis ribs, gratis BBQ sliders and gratis jars of Chicago-style BBQ sauce at their West Loop location all next week, you thought there must be a catch. But... there wasn’t. So now you’re going to go. Also, you only just now heard that.
Two James Beard–related events to attend this Sunday, in no particular order...
Cure Takes Over the Violet Hour: Wherein you eat Creole donuts and are privy to a
one-night-only drink menu from New Orleans–based bar Cure.
A Tiki Luau and Pig Roast at Three Dots and a Dash: It’s... that.
