Rare Weekend 5.1.08

This weekend can’t wait for Monday…



Live like royalty at the new Crown Bar from the gang behind Winston’s (including GQ editor Chris Huvane, actor Andy Fiscella and other industry peeps). Luxe is the word here, with chandeliers, leather banquettes and dark woods giving off a palace-like vibe. Samantha Ronson will open…

Crown Bar, 7321 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, no phone yet

We’ve seen our fair share of NYC transplants pop up as of recently, but The Delancey represents the comfort food New York is known for. Nosh on meatball parms, goombas and homemade cannoli at this new Italian gastropub, and get a taste of the Big Apple.

Delancey Hollywood, 5936 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, (323) 924-2093, delanceyhollywood.com (coming soon)

There’s no better excuse to have a fiesta than Cinco de Mayo. Amaranta in the Valley will be doing just that, complete with a live mariachi band, a special menu of savory dishes, and flights of tequila, to celebrate our very favorite holiday (5/5).

Amaranta Cocina Mexicana, Westfield Topanga Shopping Center, at 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, (818) 610-3599, amarantarestaurant.com

Who needs touristy 3rd Street Promenade when you can have West 3rd Street? Home to Joan’s on 3rd, Hillary Rush, Trina Turke, Flight 001 and more, this small piece of retail heaven will salute spring with food, drinks, entertainment and many a steal. Tonight, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

West 3rd Spring Street Party, between Fairfax and La Cienaga Blvd., westthirdstreet.com

Look sharp for Spring with a special Ralph Lauren online sale. Enjoy discounts on Spring/Summer men’s and women’s collections. Plus, a private sale for the home with up to 40% off.

Visit ralphlauren.com.

Wednesday is the new Thursday, thanks to Incandescent Wednesdays at The Edison, which transports guests to the decadent era of 1920’s Paris. Feast your eyes on the vaudeville vixens and burlesque babes of Lucent Dossier, and treat yourself to all the bourbon you can handle. Weekly, 9:00 p.m. to Midnight.

Incandescent Wednesdays at The Edison, 108 West 2nd Street, Downtown, (213) 613-0000, edisondowntown.com