This week why don't you ...

{via DineOutIrene.com}

Fall will officially begin on Friday, but Fall weather has already arrived here in NYC. While many people are mourning Summer's departure, I'm ecstatic. This is by far my favorite season ... mainly for the fashion, but also because I won't be a hot, sweaty mess when I get out of the subway. I also feel more inspired to get out and do something, like one of these events happening this week:

• See: Tickets went on sale this week for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center. Performances don't begin until November 30th, but do yourself a favor and get your tickets now before all the best shows (and seats!) are gone.

• Eat: 80% of the local farmers who supply NYC greenmarkets were adversely affected by Hurrican Irene, with 10% of them reporting a loss of 70 to 100% of their harvest. Chefs and restaurants around the city will participate in Dine Out Irene on Sept 25th, donating 10% of that day's sales to aid those farmers. You can reserve a table can via OpenTable.com. 

• Do: The Feast of San Gennaro is an annual MUST do in NYC. Take to the streets of Little Italy now through September 25th for entertainment, yummy Italian street food and of course the annual cannoli eating contest.

• Shop: New season items at ASOS are 20% off in honor of London Fashion Week. Visit the site now and enter code 'SHOPLFW' at checkout to get your savings.

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GOODNESS pop-up restaurant housed at Ed's Chowder House on the Upper West Side
Photo Credit: Abe Shaw

If you didn't realize we're in the midst of New York Fashion Week then I might have to take your pulse. Throughout the week fashion devotees will be traipsing all over town viewing Spring/Summer 2012 fashions from top brands and up & coming designers. If you're not able to catch a cab in Manhattan, this is why. Here are some fashionable NYC happenings to add to your calendar for the week if you're not heading to the tents or need a place to escape the madness:

• Eat: Full service NYFW pop-up restaurant GOODNESS from Lancome model Elettra Wiedemann, which features locally sourced, healthy appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared by a few of NYC's top chefs. GOODNESS is open daily from 7am - 3pm for breakfast in the space typically used by Ed's Chowder House, directly across the street from the tents at Lincoln Center, through Sept 14th. Featured chefs include Nick Wilbur of Fat Radish, Christopher Randell of Whitehall, Rob Newton of Seersucker and Ed Brown of Ed's Chowder House. Reservations can be made via the GOODNESS website or Gilt City.

• See:  NYFW runway shows from the comfort of your desk, couch, bed via livestreams on YouTube's Live Runway and First Comes Fashion.

• Shop: Buy the street style looks seen on the fashion glitterati attending NYFW through American Express Street Seen, in partnership with Style.com and Net-A-Porter. Visit Style.com daily for top street style looks from the tents, as shot by Tommy Ton, and the opportunity to "shop the look" and recreate your favorite outfit (I'm eyeing a red skinnies/plaid button down pairing.) Added bonus - American Express Cardmembers get $100 off any $500 purchase from Net-A-Porter.

• Do: Travel out to the Long Island wine country for Food & Wine's Harvest East End Festival Tasting on Saturday, Sept 17th. Join East End wineries, restaurants, farmers and food artisans in celebrating all things wine and food from the area - taste wine from 28 different local winemakers and eat locally sourced dishes from 18 different East End restaurants. Tickets are $125 and benefit three local East End charities. 

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Dekalb Market Shops in Fort Greene, Brooykln
Photo Credit: Trendpool

It's the last full week of August and it'll be Fall before you know it. Take time this week to enjoy some last minute summer activities before the temperatures begin to drop.

• Eat: Newly opened restaurant Tertulia featuring food from Spain, helmed by former Boqueria chef and Iron Chef America contestant Seamus Mullen
• See: Rosemary's Baby at Movies with a View in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Thursday August 25th
• Shop: Dekalb Market in Fort Greene Brooklyn for handmade goods and local food products
• Do: Skip the wait and throw a brunch themed party with these tips from DailyCandy

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This week why don't you ...

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Bird boutique in Cobble Hill Brooklyn
Photo Credit: PaperMag

It's going to be a rainy week here in New York and we've already hit record rainfall. I prefer to avoid looking like a wet, muddy mess so this week's list of happenings is focused on what you can do indoors. 

• See: The season premiere of What Not to Wear tomorrow night (August 16th) on TLC at 9pm (I love Stacy and Clinton)
• Do: Start planning your Fashion's Night Out itinerary by visiting the just launched site.
• Eat: Seasonal ice cream flavors made by local experts at New Amsterdam Market at the South Street Seaport on Sunday August 21st (a covered outdoor market so it counts!)
• Shop: The end of summer sale at Brooklyn boutique Bird (all locations) where you can find Rachel Comey blouses and Current/Elliot denim for up to 75% off. Sale ends on Aug 24th

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This week why don't you ...

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The Brisket Taquito at Cafe de La Esquina via GrubStreet

We're already into the second week of August and it seems as though Summer is quickly slipping away. While many summer festivals have come to a close there are still plenty of things to do in New York:

• Eat: Mexican street food at the La Esquina outpost in Williamsburg, which soft opens starting Monday, 8/8
• Do: Book a nail or waxing appointment at Polish Bar of Brooklyn (Clinton Hill or Prospect Heights locations) and receive $5 off in celebration of their 5th Anniversary
• Hear: Jay Z and Kanye's hotly anticipated Watch the Throne album drops Tuesday, 8/9
• See: The movie adaptation of New York Times bestseller The Help, which opens on Friday, 8/12
• Shop: Vintage Furniture and Decorative Accessories on sale at One Kings Lane starting Saturday, 8/13

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This week why don't you ...

'This week why don't you' is a weekly s+s feature spotlighting culture, entertainment and local NYC events/businesses you should see, hear, shop, eat or do. If you have an item you would like included in this list please send an email to StyleSaveur@gmail.com for review.

Summer Movies in McCarren Park ... Photo Credit: Brooklyn365

There's lots of interesting happenings going on this week, some of which I absolutely cannot wait to attend! Check the list and mark your calendars:

• See: Clueless at the McCarren Park Summerscreen on Wednesday Aug 3rd (I'm way too excited about this one.)
• Hear: Haiku at The House of Haiku on Thursday Aug 4th at Brooklyn Historical Society
• Eat: NYC Restaurant Week has been extended through Labor Day so take advantage of Lunch for $24.07 and Dinner for $35.00 at some of the city's best eateries
• Buy: Pre-order Design*Sponge at Home from Barnes & Noble for 40% off the cover price. (Grace Bonney's Design*Sponge blog is one of my daily reads and I can't wait for my copy of her book to arrive in September!)
• Do: There's still time to get in shape for Labor Day so join JCF bootcamp for women only bootcamp classes

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