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bpb Contest: Win couple vouchers to Villa 39’s new Sunday brunch, worth Rs 4,400, valid for a month starting Nov 28. Write into This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with ‘Villa 39’ in the subject. First come first serve.

bISOUS

What: Chez Vous, ground floor, Eros Building, Churchgate, Rs 1,000 per head without alcohol.
Why: There has been more buzz around Chez Vous than Pamela Anderson’s arrival in Mumbai – so does this French bistro’s assets really match up? Read bpb’s sneak peek to find out.
When: You like the French made.

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What: Happy Socks for men and women, to order call + 91 917 6651557 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for catalogue, also available at Bombay Electric, Colaba from November 22, start at Rs 699.
Why: Conceived as a reaction to bleak cloudy days in Sweden, Happy Socks’ pick-me-up technicoloured tubes, knee-highs and tights are perfect for when your feet have hit sock bottom. We glove dotted and batik versions.
When: You need your best foot forwarded.

pOEM

What: Book exchange program from Booksvilla, visit www.booksvilla.com, delivery in one week, Rs 7o per transaction.
Why:  Create an account, make a ‘wish’ and ‘have’ list for novels, request other users for titles and lend them yours. And just how does the swap take place? Through Booksvilla’s shelf-help gurus who pick up and deliver books for Rs a flat fee of Rs 70 within a week from your request. Revolutionary Road!
When: You want to improve your title statistics.

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bIBLICAL

What: Bite Me acrylic apple pendant by Lotus White, available at Attic, Bir Sagar, Santacruz (W), Rs 1050.
Why: Why not? After all, it’s only because Eve ate the apple that we’re here.
When: Now, just for the neck of it.

Event Round-up: Mumbai Heritage Cycle Ride on November 20, starts at 7 am, call 3222 0475; Peter Kruder Live at Aurus on November 21 from 10 pm onwards, call 67106666; BNHS nature and history trail at Vasai Fort on November 21, starts at 6.30 am, call 2287 1202.