Gowanus do-it-yourselfer Megan Nicolay has written a book illustrating 108 ways to be on the cutting edge of fashion - cheaply. Comment.

What’s the best way to enjoy a meal? Comment.

Williamsburg resident Trav S.D., author of "No Applause, Just Throw Money: The Book that Made Vaudeville Famous," will share his considerable expertise at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch on March 11 at 4 pm. Comment.

As the first episode of the last season of "The Sopranos" nears, it seems fitting to kick off the event with a proper Italian festa. Just as the Academy Awards have spawned in-home Oscar parties, Brooklynites can prepare their intimate "Sopranos" soiree with "Entertaining with The Sopranos," a new book written by Carmela Soprano (along with Allen Rucker and cookbook author Michele Scicolone). Comment.

When Stan Williams opened Stan’s Place in January 2005, he wanted to offer the Boerum Hill community a comfortable cafe with the feel of New Orleans. It’s a city that’s close to Williams’s heart, and the customers enjoyed his down-by-the-Bayou po’ boys, spicy gumbos and bananas Foster. But Williams longed to serve full meals, too, where his guests could really dig into Big Easy favorites. Comment.

William Wegman is more than a dog photographer. Comment.