New York

23 Ave A, between 1st and 2nd; 212.529.2919

From a former Le Cirque manager and China Grill chef, this intimate bistro's pouring generous measures of Old World wines to accompany Latin fare like Merluza (hake fillet, boniato puree), Ropa Vieja (Cuban shredded flank steak), and the roasted chicken hen/spinach/mushrooms dish "pio pio" -- the succulent flavor of which is in no way compromised by its name sounding like a kid's laser-gun battle.

Developed by an NY-based clinical exercise specialist, this exoskeleton-like hand sheath strengthens finger extensor muscles via inverse resistance, thus allowing pops to compliment his iron grip with a "dismissive backhand of steel".

Thru June at Xac Anthony Salon & Spa: 140 W 19th St, between 6th and 7th; 212.929.5459

Mention Thrillist when booking and receive a gratis shave & cut at high-end salon Xac Anthony, where clients include everyone from WNYW meteorologist Mike Woods, to Eminem, to actresses in The Vagina Monologues (curiously, the working title of every Marshall Mathers cd).

10-11pm Tue-Thu, 11pm-12am Fri/Sat, thru Aug, at Ed's: 222 Lafayette St, between Spring and Kenmare; 212.343.3236

All summer long, Ed's offering $2 off East Coast oysters (peconic, beau soleil, etc), plus a combo special: a dozen oysters and two glasses of any house champagne for $40 -- making Ed's a great place to pop in with a date who doesn't like oysters or champagne.

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