Weekend Planner

Weekend Planner: Labor Day in NYC

Photo by: L&W Oyster Co

Labor Day Weekend is here, and we know what that means. One more day of eating, drinking, brunching, and boozing. From Shake Shake corn dogs to fancy schmancy ice cream -- we've got you covered this holiday weekend. 

Friday-Monday

Shake Shack Corn Dogs

These meaty fried delights only come out for the major holidays and it’s your last chance to get them for the year. From Friday (8/30) - Monday (9/2), all US Shacks will be serving up the coveted Shack Corn Dog and Peach Pie Oh My Concrete. Get ‘em while you can.

Saturday-Sunday

Free (Fancy) Ice Cream

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will be handing out free leopard-spotted ice cream pops this weekend at the Diane von Furstenberg accessories pop-up near the High Line. Inspired by DVF's leopard and paprika handbag, Jeni Britton Bauer whipped up the "J-Bar" pop: Cloverton ice cream (a soft, sweet cheese) swirled with smoked paprika-pineapple sauce and cocoa nibs, topped with three macadamia nut "buttons" and dipped in dark chocolate. This ain’t your average bomb pop. Gets yours gratis at on Saturday and Sunday from 1 -6 PM. (440 W. 14th St.)

L&W Oyster Co Launching Brunch

L&W Oyster Co, in the NoMad neighborhood, will launch weekend brunch this Saturday, just in time for Labor Day eating and drinking. Chef-owner Jason Weiner and his chef de cuisine, David Belknap, have taken the  obligatory breakfast-lunch staples and given them a seafood slant. Hooray for a full raw bar. Menu highlights will include: homemade biscuits and shrimp gravy, lobster deviled eggs and a ricotta with Meyer lemon stuffed French toast. And there’s the good stuff: five types of Bloody Mary’s, including a shrimp and maple bacon variety. (254 Fifth Ave.)

Sunday

Smoked Out Sundays at Fatty ‘Cue Brooklyn

Can we suggest Sunday in Williamsburg? Fatty ‘Cue Brooklyn, is throwing a party on Sept. 1st, from noon – 8 PM.  For $35 per person (includes tax/tip) you’ll be treated to live music, unlimited self serve keg beer, “kitchen sink” punch, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket tacos, and the glory of a whole pig fresh from the smoker with all the fixins (bread, salted chilies, fresh herbs, cheddar cheese, smoked fish palm, syrup etc. Bonus: There’s a pickle back station for five bucks extra. (91 S. 6th St.)

Monday

BBQ Brunch

Bonus 'Cue Goodness.The Williamsburg restaurant will be serving a sneak peek of their new brunch all day on Monday from 12-9 PM. Stop in for smothered brisket burrito. That's 'Cue's famous brisket served in a flour tortilla with rice, onion, cilantro, chili, cheese, crema, meat juices and avocado. Or the P.D.C. Pancake: an ode to Au Pied de Cochon with seared foie gras, bacon, maple eggs, cheddar, potato confit, buckwheat pancake, maple drench.