Down Under on the Upper West Side

earlier today, an odd package arrived at our offices. inside was a plush orange spray-painted cow named bruce, who brought news of a new upper west side eatery: the sunburnt calf, at 226 w. 79th st. (former home to indian restaurant bagicha). bruce thrashes about and plays music when a button on his hoof is pressed, but more importantly, he let us know that the sunburnt calf is opening april 1, with free eats and drinks from 4 to 10 p.m., according to the calf's website.

a very generous offer from the folks who brought us aussie eateries the sunburnt cow on avenue c and bondi road on rivington street.

the original cow, according to menu pages, can host some pretty raucous all-you-can-drink brunches. will the calf become the new sunday morning watering hole where local frat boys nurse their hangovers? only time will tell.