Dan's Papers - November 6, 2009 - Shop 'Til You Drop

I am enjoying the near-perfect fall weather this week. With the exception of a few rainy days and leaves dropping quickly, shopping was fun as usual. Let's do some early holiday shopping.

Starting out at Bar-Boy Products, 213 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, fall into fall savings and get ready for upcoming holiday dinners, get-togethers and parties. Pick up a turkey fryer kit with free marinade injector for $99, complete stainless-steel chafers at $39.95, flatware in 10 patterns from $1.79 to $40 a dozen, glassware in 82 shapes and sizes, Dexter carving knives, turkey platters and hundreds of holiday party and paper items, including placemats, balloons, hats and even disposable aprons. You name it, they have it. For information, call 631-728-7100.

Save your pennies for a new item at Gym Source, 23 Windmill Lane, Southampton, and give the gift of health this holiday season. The Cybex Arc Trainer is an award-winning fitness machine that allows users to enjoy the benefits of several cardiovascular exercise machines. It engages the "right" muscles that demand lots of energy from the body, and burns more calories without straining the joints. The price? You have to stop in for this one...

Getting a head start on the Thanksgiving menu search is on my menu this month. I like - no, love - not cooking, serving and cleaning so that I can enjoy the holiday with my family and friends. One of the many special holiday and party menus popping up this season is at Michael Mosolino's Deli Counter Fine Foods & Catering, 623 Hampton Road, Southampton. This year's "Family Special" includes a 12- to 14-pound turkey that serves up to eight people and comes with eight condiments, two delicious stuffings and your choice of freshly baked pie for $149.95. Call Michael at 631-283-1774. He will be happy to help you plan your holiday menu.

Kick off the upcoming holiday season at Banana Republic in the Bridgehampton Commons, where you can mix, mingle and shop at a "One Night Only" style event on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. Check out their winter arrivals and enjoy 25% off your purchase of $100 or more.

In Sag Harbor, David and John have done it again! In Home, 132 Main Street, is having an unbelievable 50% off furniture sale on the second floor of the shop. Sofas, chairs, tables, lamps and case goods are available at half-price. This is the perfect place for home accessories, as they have many unique items. Open five days, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For information call 631-725-7900.

While you are strolling Sag Harbor, stop in at Around Again on the Wharf for great consignment items, gently used clothing and accessories that include fabulous jewelry. This is a must-see shop with many charming must-haves.

On The North Fork: Corey Creek Vineyards & Bedell Cellars, 36225 Main Road, Cutchogue, are preparing for early holiday shopping. Among the many great baskets and packages available for the wine connoisseur and art lover on your list is the Artist Series Collection gift set. Priced at $250, it includes the 2006 Bedell MUSÉE, label by Chuck Close; 2007 Bedell Taste White, label by Barbara Kruger; 2007 Bedell Taste Red, label by Barbara Kruger; 2007 Bedell Gallery, label by Ross Bleckner; 2005 Bedell B3 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling, label by April Gornik; and the 2007 Bedell Gewürztraminer, label by Howard Schatz, in a custom wooden gift box embossed with the Bedell logo. For more information, call Corey Creek Vineyards at 631-765-4168, or Bedell Cellars at 631-734-7537.

Until next week. Ciao, and happy early holiday shopping.

If your shop is having sales or new inventory that you want my readers to hear about, e-mail me at: shoptil@danspapers.com. I will be happy to get the word out.