March 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

As you wish, honey bunny.

HIDE
Chocolate Eggs
What: Pastry chef Kristy Choo fills elaborate edible creations with her signature exotic truffles.
Why: Fun to be eggs-act.
When: Tues.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Jin Patisserie, 1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd., at Aragon Ct., Venice (310-399-8801).

SHOP
Thomas Wylde Sample Sale
What: Prices on current and past rock and roll collections marked 60-80 percent off retail.
Why: Master of gray skull.
When: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., b/t E. First & E. Third Sts., ste. 103, Downtown (213-617-1458).

EAT
BLT Steak
What: French bistro meets American steakhouse West Coast style in the hands of chef Laurent Tourondel.
Why: Giant. Gruyere-topped. popovers.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11:30 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 8720 Sunset Blvd., b/t N. Sierra Dr. & Cory Ave., West Hollywood (310-360-1950).

SIGN
Lady in Dark
What: Mari Eastman signs copies of her book at the Nieves Library weekly at Ooga Booga’s art hubbub.
Why: You’ve seen the light.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 943 N. Broadway, b/t College & Bernard Sts., ste. 203, Chinatown (213-617-1105).

WALK
Your Dog
What: Handy new tote maps out play places across the city for your pooch.
Why: Beige bag it.
When: Rufus has gotta go.
Where: Online at getitfromscratch.com.