Dan's Papers - October 31, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop

Step up your holiday shopping with all the new inventory and sales in all our shops on the East End. Before you know it, the turkey will be sitting on your table and your holiday shopping list will be on the fridge. Getting an early start helps cure stress and saves you lots of time. Let's do some fun shopping!

For starters, I checked out the deals at Bar Boy, Food Service Equipment, Furnishings and Supplies, at 218 W. Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays and on Merritts Rd. in Farmingdale, for some Thanksgiving holiday specials that will kick off the season. For that extra table that you might need, Bar Boy is featuring wood banquet tables from $79, a stainless seven-quart chafer for $39.95, restaurant quality flatware stainless and dinnerware, hand painted serving platters and bowls, commercial coffee urns (up to 100 cups) starting at $49.50 and so much more. The store is packed with great party goods, disposables, and decorations including Pinatas. For information call 631-728-7100.

While we are in the holiday mood, stop in at The Elegant Setting, 31 Main St., Southampton for the "back by popular demand" Printery Trunk Show on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Printery is a distinguished fine printing company on Long Island, established in 1881. They will be showcasing holiday cards (including custom), stationery and note cards. Open Thursday through Monday, for information call 631-283-4747.

Radu, located at 33 Hill St. in Southampton, is having a "Holiday Freedom" physical culture exclusive "Fit To Freedom," three-month program that starts with their free fitness evaluation, health screening, chiropractic assessment, nutrition consultation, personal training session and weekly evaluations. If you join now, the program is free! And coming soon in 2009: (five week sessions) Mommy & Me, Little Gymnasts, Senior Group Fitness Classes...Radu is also celebrating their "Grand Opening" at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Call 631-283-9303 for more information.

And the beat goes on at Casual Home and Windows and Walls Unlimited, on Montauk Highway in Southampton, with the "no tax" sale at both locations. This is a one-stop-shopping experience, not to be missed any time of the year.

The Hampton Jitney, on Montauk Highway in Southampton, has started its favorite, the "2008 Value Pack Sale" ticket books for both the Jitney Class and the Ambassador, saving you from 33% to 41% for each book purchased. What a great gift idea for the traveler and theatre fan on your holiday list. For more information call 631-283-4600 and 212-362-8400...or just stop by.

At the East Hampton Pharmacy, 106 North Main Street, (324-3887) look for lots of new gift and holiday items that you will not find anywhere else. Not to mention that a brand new sister store has just spread its wings and is ready to serve you at the Bridgehampton Pharmacy (537-8884) for alternative prescriptions that are filled in five to 10 minutes and a staff that is always available for consultations, as well as a fine array of bath and beauty products. The Bridgehampton Pharmacy, located at 2450 Main St., is open just in time for the holiday season. A holiday welcome to a New Kid on Block!

ON THE NORTH FORK: At The Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, check out unbelievable deals at Barney's NY Outlet for women's and men's fashions. All women's designer shoes and handbags are an additional 25% off, men's cashmere sweaters and shoes are "buy one, get one 50% off," and look for the select men's suit sale that starts at $399. Select men's navy blue and black blazers are also sale priced, starting at $249. Anthony and Catherine will be happy to assist you. For information, call 631-369-7700.

Until next week, Ciao and happy early fall and holiday shopping!

Having a sale, getting new inventory, new kid on the block? Comments or questions? Please e-mail me at: shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax: 631-726-0189, my readers would love to know all about it.