Way Ahead of the Curve.

So the NYT's finally got around to talking about fab new cocktail lounge, Apotheke. Only 3 weeks after yours truly gave it a go.  I'm so cool it makes my little head spin.  In case you missed it, definitely time for a go-see: Apotheke, 9 Doyer Street (btw Bowery & Pell); 212 406 0400

All That Glitters Is Gold (Silver, Magenta, Green...).

The new iPod nano. Buy one to match your cashmere. Better yet, buy several. Pretty AND smart (take note, guys). 

She Comes In Colors.

As temps start to drop, you need to seriously think about what warm, soft, fuzzy material is going next to your oh-so-delicate skin. Enter J.Crew Cashmere. More colors than the rainbow, more styles than Rachel Zoe will ever provide. Especially cool - the long-sleeve crewneck tee ($145) and the short-sleeve tee ($118). 

Catch A Piece of...

...Maine. Yeah yeah, not like, own a piece of land. More like have your own personal - and handsome - lobsterman catch you a few yummy sea creatures and ship them off to you.  Catch A Piece of Maine, started by brothers John and Brendan Ready (mmm, just how ready, I wonder) offers two levels of partnerships:

• Catch a Piece of Maine Partnership - essentially, you own the trap and everything that ends up in it. Someone else does the work and ships all the good stuff, plus extras, to you. A full year partnership will cost $2,995 and get you at least 13 tasty lobster bakes delivered anywhere you choose.  Meaning, 13 times a year you'll receive via next day shipping four 1 1/2 pounder lobsters, 1lb Maine Steamers, 1lb Maine mussels, 4 servings of a homemade dessert from local purveyors (so think blueberry pie....), lobster bibs, utensils - the works kids. Plus a photograph and bio of your lobsterman and a map of where your tasty little critters were caught. Do the math, it's actually a great deal.

•  Share a Piece of Maine - think "Hamptons Share" without the hassle.  For $249 you get a "share" of the catch from one one of the lobstermen. And like above, all of the goodies for a fabulous lobster bake. A one time only thing, but still amazing value. 

Eat up kids. 

Because I Am Smarter Than Everyone Else.

Unnecessary knowledge? Is there such a thing? What if you are ready to answer that $10 million question and completely screw up because you didn't know that every year, approximately 2,500 left-handed people are killed by using objects or machinery designed for right-handed people? 

Better start looking for those "special" scissors kids.  

Check out Unnecessary Knowledge so you can once again demonstrate that you are much smarter than the average bear. 

I Want.

Sea Bags. Made of recycled sails that have traveled around the world, Hannah Kubiack and Beth Shissler have created a bag that is super-roomy (3 sizes to choose from) and vritually indestructible (always handy for C&E activities). Perfect for the gym, as a weekender, a trip to the Farmer's Market or to stash your gear as you take over the world. Small bags start at $95 and since they last forever, CPW couldn't be better.

It's All About the Pig.

Relax. Babe is too small to eat. 

However, a 200 pound roaster will be on the menu for Il Buco's annual "Sagra del Maile" is on schedule for September 22, 1pm.  Lots of tasty pig to sample for only $20 a pig.  Time to pork up.  Il Buco, 47 Bond Street, near Lafayette; 212 533 1932.