Ideal Bite

Memorial Day is over. Boooo. Pass the time until your next three day weekend with these NYC events.

ABC Carpet and Home Eco-Intelligence Section
What: A new collection of eco-hardware products, equipment, and accessories like air purifiers, furniture, and body products.
When: For sale now. This permanent section will continue to expand to include solar energy, home audits, and retro-fits.
Where: ABC Carpet and Home, 881 Broadway.

Kiehl’s Shave Swap
What: Men, trade in your ol’ shave cream (at least 4 oz.), take a 5 min survey, and get their new Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream and other samples. Women, drag in your man or just nab his Barbasol from the shower.
When: Friday, May 29th through Friday, June 7th during store hours.
Where: Kiehl’s, 109 3rd Ave. and 154 Columbus Ave.
(Pssst LA, SF, SEA, and CHI Biters...it's happening in your stores too.)

The New York Restoration Project Vegetable Starts Seed Giveaway
What: Seed Savers Exchange will distribute over 2,000 organic seeds like corn, tomatoes, parsley, and oregano to registered community gardeners and local residents.
When: Saturday, May 30th; 1-4 pm.
Where: 103rd Street Community Garden, 105 E. 103rd St.
Target Community Garden, 931-933 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn.
Bronx Community and Cultural Garden, 143rd St., Bronx.

Teich Store Opening
What: Made in NYC bags and clutches have a new home. Celebrate by getting 20% off the whole store. Just mention Ideal Bite at the register.
When: Thursday, June 4th and Friday, June 5 during store hours.
Where: Teich, 84 E. 7th St.

Lower East Side Ecology Center Anniversary Party
What: Live music by Ray Santiago, a silent auction, and fresh local food and seasonal treats from the Greenmarket.
When: Saturday, June 6th; 5-8 pm.
Where: East River Park Amphitheater, enter the East River Park at Delancey St. and cross the FDR.

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-NY City Editor Brianne…off to rearrange my social calendar...

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