bag-session.
let's just say it. big bags are big. and we can't take our eyes off the gigantic coco cabas vinyl tote from chanel. we seriously wish we could get in it. since it's seriously sold out. fingers crossed they'll bring it back. because we want the leather one too. 800.550.0005 www.chanel.com


instant foodification.
if you're always hungry at the most random hours, you might want to check out bamn!, the ready to eat at new automat on saint mark's. hot dogs. pizza. mac & cheese. you get the point. step one: drop two bucks in the machine. step two: open the door. step three: eat. 37 saint mark's place. between 2nd and 3rd avenue. www.bamnfood.com


etrosexual.
pick anything from the new fall etro collection. especially if it's one of their satin dresses. perfect for, well, everything. and since the cold weather's a-coming, you might as well pick a coat to go with. may we suggest plaid. 720 madison avenue. at 64th street. 212.317.9096. www.etro.com


voting for quail.
what to order at the new l'atelier de joël robuchon? can you say free-range, caramelized quail stuffed with foie gras, served with truffled potato purée? we won't mention the pear served with an almond soufflé and ice cream. at the four seasons hotel. 57 east 57th street. 212.350.6658.


home is where the art is.
urge for art? check out sculptures and drawings by L.A. artist ken price at the matthew marks gallery. think something old (fetish-like painted sculptures), new (gouache and ink three-dimensional drawings), and you find the blue. begins september 22. 522 west 22nd street. between 10th and 11th. www.matthewmarks.com