You know how we know that you love Adriana Lima? Because you can’t stop staring at her lovely pic on the left. Meet her and Heidi in person on December 3rd, as they celebrate the arrival of the new Vicky S emporium, now open, in Midtown.

Victoria’s Secret, 58th Street & Lexington Avenue, (212) 230-1647, vsnyc.com

Spotted: The good folks from The Rusty Knot/The Spotted Pig serving innovative Brit seafood (think Whole Broiled Lobster, Oyster Pan Roast With Uni-Butter Crostini). Looks like The John Dory is soft-open for business…

John Dory, 85 Tenth Avenue (between 15th & 16th Streets), (212) 929-4948, thejohndory.com

Soak up a Northern Lights Lemonade or a Maple Leaf Cosmo at Celsius, the new Canadian-themed lounge at The Pond at Bryant Park. Along with the best views of the ice, they’ve got Croque Monsieur Canadian and Mac & Cheese Gratin with Canadian Cheddar, plus full beer and wine lists. Canada just keeps getting cooler.

Celsius: A Canadian Lounge at The Pond at Bryant Park, 40th & 42nd Streets and 5th & 6th Avenues, (212) 661-6640, thepondatbryantpark.com

Muji, the masters of cheap and chic, are set to invade Chelsea tomorrow. The newest store, their second largest in the ‘States, will stock almost 1,500 household and apparel items. Opens next Friday (11/28).

Muji Chelsea, 16 West 19th Street (between Fifth & Sixth Avenues), no phone yet, muji.com

Head to Odin for 30 to 40% off select gear from Surface To Air, Y-3, Comme des Garçons, and Rag & Bone. The Pre-Winter Sale starts today.

Odin New York, 328 East 11th Street (off First Avenue), (212) 475-0666, and 199 Lafayette Street (off Broome Street), (212) 966-0026, odinnewyork.com

Paul & Shark, Italy’s finest yachting label is clearing the racks. Score up to 70% off yachting jackets, shirts, sweaters, and accessories. Sale ends tomorrow.

Paul & Shark Sale, 79 Madison Avenue (at 28th Street), Suite 1206, no phone, paulandshark.com

Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero, the chefs behind Tia Pol and El Quinto Pino have gone solo. Say hello to their new casa at Txikito, opening tonight. The restaurant, pronounced chee-KEE-toe, means “little” in Basque. And with only 28 seats, it is little. Thankfully, authentic Basque-style tapas and a solid cocktail menu are worth the wait.

Txikito, 240 Ninth Avenue (between 24th & 25th Streets), (212) 242-4730, txikitonyc.com

Starting next week, the good people at Palm Steakhouse are bringing their sizzling steaks and 3-pound Nova Scotia lobsters to Tribeca. Now you can close a day in FiDi with sensational porterhouse cuts, excellent seafood, and perfect Veal Parmigiana.

The Palm Tribeca, 206 West Street (at Chambers Street), 646-395-6391, thepalm.com

The wait is over. Hit Midtown for the launch of the Comme des Garçons for H&M collection. The much-hyped about collaboration will include complete collections for men and women. For a preview of the goods, visit visit hm.com.

Comme des Garçons for H&M is available at: H&M Fifth Avenue at 51st Street, (212) 489-0390, H&M Penn Station, (212) 643-6955, H&M 34th Street at 6th Avenue, (646) 473-1165, and H&M Lexington at 59th Street, (212) 935-6781

Speaking of Midtown, the sartorial geniuses at Seize sur Vingt have a new location at The Plaza Hotel. Head into the mini-mall for SSV’s sharp suits, bespoke suits, and fine accessories.

Seize sur Vingt at The Plaza Hotel, 1 West 58th Street, (212) 832-1620, 16sur20.com

Ralph Lauren is clearing the racks with a special Private Sale. From now through Monday, enjoy 40% off select merch from the men’s, women’s, and home collections. Score an additional 15% at checkout using the code “NOV1317″. You’re welcome.

Visit RalphLauren.com.

The Election is over. Now it’s time to get decadent. Start things off at the MPD’s newest underground lounge, RdV (short for Rendezvous). Navigate below Bagatelle for a taste of last-century Europe. And if you’re into Dom Perignon, well, they serve it by the glass. RdV will be open for private parties and to the public soon…

RdV, 409 West 13th Street (off Ninth Avenue), no phone yet

The Parisian-based chocolatiers at La Maison Du Chocolat have set up shop in FiDi. That means more perfect chocolates (flown in from Paris), more Laduree-like macaroons, and more luscious chocolate desserts for you. And your girlfriend.

La Maison Du Chocolat Wall Street, 63 Wall Street (off Pearl Street), no phone yet, lamaisonduchocolat.com

Freemans is brewing a new Brunch Cocktail menu. Warm up your weekend with a Hot Buttered Rum, a Freeman’s Toddy, or just keep it classic with a Freemans Bloody Mary. You decide.

Freemans, End of Freeman Alley (near Rivington Street), (212) 420-0012, freemansrestaurant.com

Thanks to the techno-savvy sartorialists at DDC LAB, you can now score limited-edition kicks by PF Flyers and New Balance at their new concept store, 7 Mercer Street. DDC’s entire high-tech collection will also be available. Opens tomorrow.

DDC LAB, 7 Mercer Street (off Canal Street), (212) 226-8980, ddclab.com

Stock up on some BOSS Hugo Boss for the season. Starting tomorrow, Fall/Winter 08 threads for men and women are generously discounted. Sale ends Tuesday.

Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street (Off Eighth Avenue), (718) 747-1656, soifferhaskin.com

Starting tonight, the steakhouse scene gets a little grander with the opening of Jeffrey Chodorow’s much-buzzed about Center Cut. Kick things off with a selection from The Sea Bar or with Berkshire Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Pair your starters with a nice Cab. Then, well, you know the drill…

Center Cut, The Empire Hotel, 44 West 63rd Street, Mezzanine Level, (212) 956-1288, chinagrillmgt.com

Also tonight, head over to Dunhill in Midtown and score 30% off select goods. Oh, and you might want to stay for a special tasting of The Macallan. And complimentary shaves from Truman’s. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Dunhill, 545 Madison Avenue (at 55th Street), (212) 753-9292, dunhill.com

Dolce & Gabbana is clearing the racks too. Select Fall/Winter 08 gear is up for grabs at up to 90% off. Yes, 90% off! Get there soon. Sale ends tomorrow.

Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street (near Sixth Avenue), Fourth & Fifth Floors, metropolitanevents.com

Sasha Petraske’s East Village cafe is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Bring your best Jack O’Lantern to The Mercury Dime by Friday night and see who wins.

The Mercury Dime, 246 East 5th Street (near Second Avenue), (212) 533-3295, themercurydime.com

Next Tuesday, elect… to stock up on Fred Perry. A special sample sale with generously discounted Fall/Winter 08 men’s and women’s collections should get you in the mood. Tuesday (11/4) through Sunday (11/9).

Fred Perry Sample Sale, 547 West 27th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues), 3rd Floor, (212) 736-3030, fredperry.com

White marble floors. A floor-to-ceiling crystal chandelier. 14,000 square feet! If you like your spas mega, then you are going to love the Waldorf=Astoria Guerlain Spa. Go ahead, indulge yourself.

The Waldorf=Astoria Guerlain Spa, 301 Park Avenue (between 49th & 50th Streets), (212) 872-7200, waldorfastoria.hilton.com

Of course, if your idea of indulging is savoring a tasting menu prepared by Tom Colicchio himself, well, you’re in luck. Every other Tuesday, the top chef from Top Chef will now be personally manning the kitchen to bring you seasonally-driven fare, like Porchetta, Sea Bass, Roasted Lamb Loin & Lamb Bacon, and Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi (view the menu).

Tom: Tuesday Dinner, 47 East 19th Street (between Broadway & Park Avenue), (212) 400-6495, tomtuesdaydinner.com

Wine her and dine her with the tastes of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and India at Pranna, the Flatiron’s new pan-Asian culinary temple. Expect bold flavors, strong cocktails, and a tricked-out 15,000 square foot, multi-level space.

Pranna, 79 Madison Avenue (near 28th Street), (212) 696-5700, prannanyc.com

It’s officially Day 2 of Hamptons International Film Festival. That means you still have four days to take in reels of indie films, the occasional blockbuster sneak-preview, and maybe even bump into a celeb. Through Sunday (10/19).

Head to hamptonsfilmfest.org for more details.

After your routine weekend visit to Odin, check out the new Shipley & Halmos-outfitted Den. The entire Autumn/Winter 08 range, for both men and women, will be there to greet you.

Den New York, 330 East 11th Street (between First & Second Avenues), (212) 475-0079, dennewyork.com

Get to Soho tomorrow and Saturday for Bblessing’s Off Site Sample Sale. Select threads from Rag & Bone, Surface to Air, Opening Ceremony (and others) are now really affordable at up to 80% off. Noon to 7 p.m. (both days).

BBlessing Off Site Sample Sale, 5 Crosby Street (between Howard & Grand Streets) Suite 6D, (212) 378-8005, bblessing.com

The sartorial geniuses at Duckie Brown are throwing their first ever sample sale at… The Royalton’s Penthouse. Get to Midtown on Saturday and score select merch at up to 75% off. Duckie Brown, you’re the one.

Duckie Brown Sample Sale at The Royalton Hotel, 44 West 44th Street (near Sixth Avenue), Penthouse, (212) 869-4400, duckiebrown.com

There’s no debating your crush on Italian comfort food. So this weekend, consider heading up to Midtown to meet Lugo Caffè. The reward for your journey? Think Wild Mushroom Pizza with Truffle Oil & Sea Salt, Berkshire Pork Chop with Tuscan Kale & Pancetta, or Roasted Cod with Sausage Ragu.

Lugo Caffè, One Penn Plaza (33rd Street & Eighth Avenue), (212) 760-2700, lugocaffe.com

Of course, if Soho is more your speed, you can always check out the ambitious Italian fare at 508, located at… 508 Greenwich Avenue (formerly Giorgione 508). Indulge yourself in a Roasted Pork Belly with Caramelized Apple sandwich, Black Spaghetti with Shellfish, or Truffled Mushroom Cremini with Sage and Garlic.

508, 508 Greenwich Avenue (near Spring Street), (212) 219-2444, 508nyc.com

For even more Italian, hit the Food Network’s NYC Wine & Food Festival. We hear Giada will be hosting a special culinary demonstration with Viking Range on Saturday. And you did have some questions about Viking right?

For more information visit nycwineandfoodfestival.com.

The white-hot Bar Blanc is rolling out a special prix-fixe menu for Sundays. Have the Half Dozen Oysters with Black Pepper Mignonette and Lemon, then maybe some Homemade Gnocchi or Whole Roast Chicken for Two (may the best entrée win). Finish with Warm Beignets with Bittersweet Chocolate Jam.

Bar Blanc, 142 West 10th Street (near Waverly Place), (212) 255-2330, barblanc.com

Noted menswear designer Joseph Abboud is clearing the racks. Starting next Monday, select suits, shirts, ties, and coats are deeply discounted. Sale ends next Thursday. Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Joseph Abboud Sale at Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street (off Eighth Avenue), (718) 747-1656, soifferhaskin.com

In the crisp days of fall, a hearty Lebanese/Mediterranean meal goes down easy. Score yours at NAYA Mezze & Grill in Midtown. We’ll admit it’s a little north and east. But Chef Hady Kfoury (Daniel, Payard) will make the trip worth it with perfect tabboulé, Kibbé NAYA (Lebanese-style Steak Tartar), and Samké Harra (fresh Striped Bass topped with spicy tahini). The Mini Tasting Menu, at $28, is a steal. Opens next Wednesday.

NAYA Mezze & Grill, 1057 Second Avenue (between 55th and 56th Street), (212) 319-7777, nayarestaurants.com

Rugged. Tailored. The threads that stud Operations, the work wear boutique in Soho, have been flying out the door. So it only makes sense to expand to Chelsea. Look for more of the same sartorial pleasures.

Check out more interior shots, a close up of NAYA, and the new lounge at Classic Car Club.

Operations Chelsea, 50 Ninth Avenue (between 14th & 15th Streets), (212) 924-1971, operationsny.com

Drew Nieporent brings his magic touch to the former Montrachet space in the form of Corton. Named for the Corton hill in Burgundy, the largest area of Grand Cru (Drew always thinks big), expect innovative French cuisine by rising star chef Paul Liebrandt (formerly of Gilt). Great date spot, too.

Corton, 239 West Broadway, (212) 219-2777, cortonnyc.com

The auto enthusiasts behind Classic Car Club have a new way to take the edge off… The Clubroom. Test drive the new lounge and its full-service bar, custom furniture, and race-inspired graphics. Or just test drive a Lamborghini.

Classic Car Club, 250 Hudson Street (off Dominick Street), (212) 229-2402, classiccarclubmanhattan.com

More vanilla cupcakes. More red velvet. More German chocolate. And now at Rockefeller Center. The newest Magnolia Bakery is the ultimate sugar rush for Midtowners.

Magnolia Bakery, 1240 Sixth Avenue (at 49th St), no phone yet, magnoliabakery.com

You’re a fan of history. So you can appreciate a lounge that channels the Roaring 20s and dabbles in lipstick red walls, Warhol perfume bottle prints and a grand piano… introducing Ella. Perfected by the GalleryBar / Plan B crew with a little help from Carleton Varney (interior designer to the late Joan Crawford), expect a solid cocktail list and staff done up in classy retro.

To see Ella in all her glory (and more shots of the new Lucky Strike Lanes and DWR: Tools For Living), check out this weekend’s slideshow.

Ella Lounge, 9 Avenue A (off First Street), (212) 777-2230, ellalounge.com

Manhattan’s first luxury bowling lounge. Go ahead, say it. It’s true. And welcome to Lucky Strike Lanes. Go west (way west) and indulge yourself in a 36,000 square-foot, high-end playground featuring 26 bowling lanes, 11 pool tables, and Luxe Lounge - your 4-lane private suite featuring a 20ft wide high-definition projection screen.

Lucky Strike Lanes, 624-660 West 42nd Street (at Twelfth Avenue), (877) 893-8259, luckystrikelanesnyc.com

Slow-roasted pig virtuoso Sara Jenkins has arrived in the East Village. Her gift? The new Porchetta. Her culinary accomplishment? A mean sandwich of well-seasoned pork with cracklings, served on a fresh-baked roll. Thanks Sara.

Porchetta, 110 East 7th Street (near First Avenue), (212) 777-2151, porchettanyc.com

The design aficionados at DWR have a new store for your home/office needs. Say hello to Tools For Living. Expect well-designed everyday items from cookware to desk sets at reasonable prices.

DWR: Tools For Living, 142 Wooster Street, dwr.com

If it’s fall, it’s time for a cashmere sweater. Score yours at the Loro Piana Sample Sale. Men’s and women’s cashmere knitwear, outerwear, accessories, and clothing are sharply reduced for three days only. Today and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Loro Piana Sample Sale at Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street (off Eighth Avenue), (718) 747-1656, loropiana.com

Disappearing investment banks. Swooning markets. It’s enough to make you want to drink (well, that and it is Thursday). Don’t resist. Head to Kiss & Fly tonight for the unveiling of the new Dom Perignon space.

Kiss & Fly, 409 West 13th Street (between Ninth Ave and Washington Street), (212) 255-1933, kissandflyclub.com

The denim purveyors at Earnest Sewn are gearing up for their seasonal sample sale. Starting this Saturday, select apparel and jeans will be will be discounted by more than sixty percent. Call ahead for store hours.

Earnest Sewn, 831 Washington Street (near Gansevoort Street), (212) 242-3414, earnestsewn.com

You love football. You love Hill Country. It’s time for your two loves to connect: meet Hill Country’s new Game-Time Football Menu. Feast on all kinds of sliders (BBQ Beef, Burgers, Pulled Chicken), Pit-Smoked Chicken Wings, and Queso Fundido with Chorizo. You’re welcome Hill’ fans!

Hill Country, 30 West 26th Street (off Sixth Avenue), (212) 255-4544, hillcountryny.com

Speaking of comfort food, there’s a new empanada man in town… introducing Empanada Joe’s. Navigate up to Times Square for a taste of Rio Chicken, Argentine Beef, or Rojo Pulled Pork-stuffed goodness. And buen provecho.

Empanada Joe’s, 683 Eighth Avenue (at 43rd Street), empanadajoes.com

Luxe Italian house Pratesi is getting ready for Fall 08 with a special Preseason Sale. Crisp linens (yes, they have 800-thread count sheets) are nicely reduced.

Pratesi New York, 829 Madison Avenue (at 69th Street), (212) 288-2315, pratesi.com

You’re a fan of exotics (cars, derivatives, models). So you can appreciate AvroKO’s effort in bringing you Crab Omelet, Roast Half Duck with Sherry Braised Red Onions, and Braised Pork Belly with Chili Scallop. Welcome to Double Crown where the Far East (India, China, and Singapore) meets the Lower East. It’s in soft-open mode until next Tuesday…

Double Crown, 316 Bowery (at Bleecker Street), (212) 254-0350, doublecrown-nyc.com

… and so is it’s sister lounge, Madam Geneva. Indulge in a decadent list of small plates, (Pigs in a Wet Blanket with Lychee and Coconut Sauce, Duck Steam Buns, Miso-glazed Bone Marrow), and a gin and vodka-driven cocktail menu. Cheers, indeed.

Madam Geneva, 4 Bleecker Street, (212) 254-0350, madamgeneva-nyc.com

That crisp autumn air goes well with Japanese barbecue and cocktails. Savor a little of both at Mr. Jones on 14th Street. The crew behind Tillman’s and B Flat are joint-venturing to bring you sublime yakitori (you know, Japaneses-style grilled meats on a skewer) by Jean-Georges alumnus Bryan Emperor, and refreshing cocktails to pair it all with.

Mr. Jones, 243 East 14th Street (between Second & Third Avenues), (212) 253-7670, mrjonesnyc.com

Everyone loves a sweet deal. The season’s best? Try Ralph Lauren’s Exclusive Online Sale. Score select threads from the men’s and women’s collections at up to 75% off. Through next Monday.

Browse the virtual racks of RalphLauren.com.

That hottie on the upper left? Her name is Tara Stiles. She’ll be your new yoga instructor next Wednesday at Peak Fitness. And yes, she is a model. A Ford Model to be exact. Classes start next Wednesday.

Yoga with Tara Stiles at Peak Fitness, 54 West 21st Street (off Sixth Avenue), (212) 229-3670, peakperformancenyc.com