TCQ&A: KALYN JOHNSON CHANDLER
“The tortilla soup at MaryAnn’s is the area’s best-kept secret,” says Kalyn Johnson Chandler, founder of the effie’s paper line of stationery. “My husband is a fantastic cook and his tortilla soup is one of my favorites, but MaryAnn’s is a good substitute.” Read the whole TCQ&A.

FRANKLY WINES IS OPEN TODAY
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, wine might be as important as turkey. Good news: Frankly Wines is open today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We can recommend wines to suit your taste, or just grab one of our three-packs—they’re pre-selected trios of bottles from $39 to $85 total (around 10% off the à la carte price). Plus, if your in-laws are in town, we have hard liquor. We’re at 66 W. Broadway (between Warren and Murray), 212-346-9544. Sponsored.

POP-UP: BEST MADE COMPANY
The Tribeca-based ax company Best Made—yes, you read that right—has expanded way beyond axes, and the proof is in the pop-up shop at 36 White. It has most everything you need to survive stylishly in the wild, whether you’re in the Adirondacks or Bushwick.

SHOP SMALL THIS SATURDAY
Do yourself (and your neighborhood) a favor by supporting local businesses this Saturday—and beyond. The list of participants is great—with lots of stuff for kids, wine, spa offers, women’s fashion, fitness, home decor, men’s fashion, pet supplies, and treats for humans.

IN THE NEWS
••• 11/19: Verizon’s damaged data center. Plus: More on the troubles underground; Zone A building updates; Brownies help the Downtown Community Center; Meryl Streep; documentary about the World Trade Center delays.
••• 11/20: A landmark deteriorates. Plus: SouthWest NY to open this week; Lower Manhattan businesses are slow; suing 88 Greenwich.
••• 11/21: A.P.C. is considering a Tribeca store. Plus: More on the 70 Pine residential conversion; federal officials tour the Seaport; temporary Staten Island ferry; Stockings with Care.

CITIZEN STYLE | NOVEMBER
It’s time for Mona Akhtar’s look at who’s rocking the sidewalk. And remember, if she stops you on the street, say yes!

SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/19: Sandy small-business grants. Plus: Nish Nush signage (and renaming); updates on 460 Washington demo and 110 Hudson scaffolding; a reality-show judge among us.
••• 11/21: Verizon help. Plus: Pasanella & Son has rebuilt its store; behold the Moomag; Sushein closed for “renovations”; Roberta Roller Rabbit event.