Thrillist New York
Emailed in a LIST on: Friday March 10, 2006The List
Gorging: Buenos Aires
The menu at Buenos Aires (soft-opening tonight) proves that Argentines truly are a magical people: who else could eat "Breaded beef cutlet topped w/fried eggs served w/fries" and still not terrify small children at nude beaches? Besides meat, BA will also serve gnocchi on the 29th of each month -- an Argentinean tradition for good luck, which your heart will need after downing egged-up fried beef.
The Rest: Appetite for Destruction
If Guns & Roses burnt out before you got to see them live, this is the next best thing. AFD frontman Bill "Axl" Shores has mastered his idol's vocals and snake-like stage moves, and refuses to belt out anything but G&R and songs covered by G&R. Sorry Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds.
The Rest: Mick Rock Book Signing
If you're not tempted by a metal show at a blues club, stop by Mick Rock's event. The acclaimed photographer's latest compilation covers the Glam Era, a golden age when Lou Reed was relevant, Iggy Pop dressed like a woman, and David Bowie was so gorgeous even Mick Jagger had to sleep with him.
Buying: Pfwoot
Pfwoot describes their product as "the only inflatable tobacco H2O pipe". They obviously smoked plenty before naming their company Pfwoot, but that doesn't lessen the utility of this device, which can be deflated to fit in your pocket. As far as we could find, no one but Compact Impact still carries this product -- so order now, before this brilliant innovation disappears into a haze. Of "tobacco".
Drinking: 2nd Annual Free Natural Wine Tasting
This is Astor's 2nd annual "Natural Wine Tasting", and more than 20 French wines will be poured. Last year's event packed in the crowds -- so if you're worried that a long line might perpetuate your sobriety, make sure to smuggle in your Pfwoot.
