Among the new restaurants coming to the South Fork are Lion's Nook Bar and Grill (from the founder of Springs Tavern), Babe's, "a finer diner," and Jean's, a branch of the trendy NoHo bistro.

A group show at the Drawing Room reflects the lasting influence of Matisse, Tim Tibus solo at Lucore, and Kristy Gordon and Hunt Slonem will be at Grenning.

Holiday specials and chocolate truffles from Loaves and Fishes Foodstore, and a wine and macaron tasting at Sparkling Pointe Winery.

Am I exploiting someone’s pain? And other sources of trepidation at the easel.