They turned ordinary prep life into a high-fashion fair, and now the cast of “Gossip Girl” gets to sit front and center at Lagerfeld’s couture spectacles. From pocket squares to sparkly bottles of top-shelf spirits, these UES sartor...

So, Dad’s grilling skills don’t compare to Chef Kevin Sbraga’s season-winning duck dumplings? ‘Tis not the season to break it to your old man unkindly. Instead, indulge the family gourmet’s beef bourguignon obsession wit...

In treks that have taken him from Antarctica to Zimbabwe, survivalist Bear Grylls has gulped his own urine, day-hiked in deserts and choked down any snake or bug that walked in his path. Loved ones who embrace his ne’er-do-anything-indoors cree...

“Glee” has leapt over the proverbial ocean predator. “Lone Star,” fall’s most critically acclaimed pilot, was canceled by Fox after two episodes. So, network TV’s in the gutter. Basic cable is unnervingly highbrow ...

KRIS CORONADO (Entertainment Editor) » “Mad Men” (A&E): Does it make me sadistic that seeing a guy’s foot get run over by a John Deere mower was undoubtedly my favorite TV moment? » “30 Rock” (NBC): Alec...

GIVING GOURMETS A CASE of Grand Cru or vat of caviar would go to both their hearts and stomachs. But a tome on wrestling up cowboy vittles or stirring up highballs feeds your favorite foodie’s mind, too. And, who knows? You might be invited ove...

THE HOLIDAYS MEAN lots of harking and hearing, from silver bells ding-a-linging to herald angels singing. This hit list of melodic presents — from an antique-y brass bell to a super-modern wireless radio — should help ring in the new year...

VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS may work for “Nutcracker” fiends, but foodies and oenophiles would like you to put your (gift) money where their mouths are. Here’s a feast of gourmet or just plain appetizing presents: » Pretty, Sweet Ph...

A NOSE FULL of Eau de Douglas Fir or Grandma’s pie might get you in the spirit of the season. But we suspect this arsenal of aromatic gifts, from berry-scented salves to a tabletop herb garden, will work, too. » Ring Zinger The abstract f...

WHETHER YOU GO CUSHY (snuggly knits, huggable toys) or uncrushable (not-just-for-tots Legos), a tactile gift shows you’re a real softy. Plus, these presents offer a way to reach out and touch someone without inciting a restraining order. »...

SLEIGH BELLS RINGING. Tannenbaums twinkling. Eggnog hitting your taste buds. The holiday season amounts to an assault on the five senses, mostly nice (except the endless loop of “Wonderful Christmastime” blasting at the mall). Drawing on ...

THE WEDDING ALBUM, by Alice Harris ($50, PowerHouse) If you relish the prospect of looking at a lot of pictures of people you don’t know, the photo-intensive “Wedding Album” is the coffee-table book for you. Divided into five sectio...

IF YOU’VE PUT OFF buying presents until this weekend, you’ve still got time to score that perfect holiday treat. Need ideas? Peruse our handy gift guides, all corralled here for your convenience. Happy shopping! BIG GUIDES » LAST-MI...