Beef up.
DROOL
Beer & Buns
What: Sink your teeth into chef Wisit Panpinyo’s Pan-Asian-inspired patties, like the Bangkok Dangerous (tom yum shrimp, lemongrass, lime, Thai vinaigrette) and Phuket Fantasy (lump crab cake with Thai green curry).
Why: Spend your tax return on the $250 B&B Indulgence Burger (Kobe beef, sauteed foie gras, white truffles, beluga caviar) and domestic and international brews (Brazil’s Xingu, Spain’s Estrella Galicia, Belgium’s Blanche de Bruxelles). Worth it.
When: Daily, 7-11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: 130 E. 39th St., b/t Lexington & Park Aves. (212-592-8888).
NIBBLE
Macaron Day
What: Join the citywide crawl (which coincides with Jour du Macaron in Paris) for free samples of the confections from fifteen bakeries (and a total of 24 locations), including Bisous Ciao, Bouchon Bakery, Chantilly Patisserie, Épicerie Boulud, Spot Dessert Bar, and François Payard Bakery.
Why: A portion of proceeds from participating bakeries goes to City Harvest, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding hungry New Yorkers.
When: Today.
Where: Locations at macarondaynyc.com.
ATTEND
Architectural Digest Home Design Show
What: Indulge your inner interior designer with the latest furniture, art, kitchen and bath accessories, carpets, and more, plus a seminar series with industry influencers and tastemakers such as Jamie Drake, Campion Platt, Mario Buatta, Alexa Hampton, Kati Curtis, and Stephen Fanuka.
Why: The Made section’s curated selection of limited-edition, one-of-a-kind fine art, furnishings, lighting, and photography from young designers, hailing mostly from New York.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Pier 94, 55th St., at Twelfth Ave. Tickets ($30) at adhomedesignshow.com or at the door ($40).
NOSH
Schnitz
What: Hit the new East Village storefront for crispy cutlets in three varieties: Bamberg (chicken with pickled cucumbers, daikon, ginger, and shallots), Grumpy Russian (pork loin with pickled cherries, veggies, and Gorgonzola), and Yonz (butternut squash and corn, topped with jicama-fennel slaw and honey-Sriracha mayo).
Why: Founders Allon Yosha and brother and sister Yoni and Donna Erlich debuted the breaded bites at Brooklyn’s beloved Smorgasburg.
When: Sun.-Wed., noon-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-2 a.m.
Where: 177 First Ave., at 11th St. (646-861-3923).
ACCESSORIZE
Erica Weiner Sample Sale
What: Fill your jewelry box with out-of-production styles, antiques, and limited-edition and vintage finds at the designer’s first-ever sample sale at her new studio space in Greenpoint.
Why: A vintage brass bee charm necklace for $15 (reg. $30); gunmetal-plated, double black diamond earrings for $20 (reg. $40); and three stackable, neon powder-coated rings for $20 (reg. $40).
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 50 Dobbin St., b/t Nassau & Norman Aves, Greenpoint (347-689-4207).
FIND
Fête du Printemps
What: Schmooze with designer Clare Vivier and her muse, Matilde, and sip cocktails to celebrate the new season and her spring 2014 collection.
Why: Personalize your coveted clutch with free on-site monogramming.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 239 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.
DOWNLOAD
Zurvu
What: The app snags you last-minute seats at top restaurants like Acme, Alder, Charlie Bird, Freemans, Toro, Edi & the Wolf, Bondst, Khe-Yo, and more.
Why: Use code dailycandy for first access (it’s currently invite-only).
When: Hours-long waits and no-reservations policies are a buzzkill.
Where: Sign up at zurvu.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Beer & Buns
