1. Checking out The Drop's opening party on Saturday, October 3.

2. Returning to Sorella on Allen Street for their amazing lamb ragu with a side of brussels sprouts.

3. Revisiting childhood: Toy Story and Toy Story 2 open this weekend in 3D.

4. Participating in an unofficial cupcake survey of New York City's finest...my preliminary vote is for Downtown Atlantic's chocolate with coconut icing.