1. Grab - Great place I recently stumbled upon in my hood.  Great cheese and charchuterie, plus a nice selection of craft beers on tap, beer tastings and growlers of beer.  If you happen to be watching the marathon in Brooklyn this weekend (I'll be on 4th Ave), check them out.

2. Zee Avi, Ghostbird.  A rare occurance....my daughter’s new favorite CD is also one of mine.  

3. Robiola Rocchetta - (roh-bee-OH-lah row-KEH-tah) gooey, soft Italian goat, cow and sheep milk cheese recommended by a friend.  It's not so easy to find.  We (my wife, I should say) ultimately encountered it at the Park Slope Food Co-op.  Must try, prefereably with a glass of red wine.  Definitely as good as described.

4. New Balance Minimus Trail Shoe (http://www.newbalance.com/nb-minimus/)

5. A melting and simultaneously therapeutic massage with Maria at Equinox 17th Street.

Have a great weekend!