Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) There are great reasons to go to the Southampton Publick House on any given night of the week, with Ladies Night on Wednesday, live music on Saturdays, and a great happy hour every evening. But Mondays are quickly becoming our favorite with their fantastic Monday Night Football specials. They've got an amazing selection of draft beers specially priced in honor of the pigskin, and best of all... 25 Cent Wings. The Publick House sports big screen TVs so you won't miss any of the action. Come on down, grab a brew & a wing, and enjoy some Football!

- Map & Directions for the Southampton Publick House

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SAVOR

2) Starving for a good deal? Long Island Restaurant Week can fill your palate's cravings, going on now through Thursday, November 8 at any participating restaurant in the area. The eight-day promotion features special Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinners for $24.95 all night, except Saturday when it will be offered until 7 p.m. Visit www.longislandrestaurantweek.com to find a participating restaurant near you!

- Hamptons Restaurant Week Preview: Desmond's (Watch Video)

3) Chilly weather means warm, comforting foods, and that means...soup's on! On Saturday, November 7, brush up on your soup skills at Quick & Easy Winter Soups with Mark Sanne, at Loaves and Fishes in Bridgehampton. This wildly popular class will give you the basics on how to whip together some hearty and delicious soups for the winter months. If you need some cookware, herbs & spices, or cookbooks for after the class, Loaves & Fishes has a great selection to get you going on concocting some of your own soups at home.

- Pasta with Chris Cariello of Loaves & Fishes (Watch Video)

4) If you're looking for some FREE SUSHI this week (and who isn't?!), head over to Bamboo on Thursday, November 5 for their unbelievable Free Sushi Thursday special. All you have to do is order one drink, and BAM: all you can eat sushi at the bar! If you're all booked up on Thursday, try stopping by another day during the week, as they usually have a great special going on, like the Two-For-One Margarita Night on Sundays. Bamboo is located at 47 Montauk Highway. Give them a call at (631)-329-9821 to make a reservation or to hear about more great deals.

- Map & Directions for Bamboo

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PLAY

5) Stay in Shape! Summer's over, but don't lose all that tone and gain a gut this winter. Might we remind you of ALL that Halloween candy you just ate? Get active and get involved with a gym; Hamptons Gym Corp is offering a Boot Camp Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays that are sure to kick your butt and keep you looking great under all those heavy layers. More on staying fit in the Hamptons below:

- Lauren Spins for Lance (Watch Video)

- Symmetry Studio: Yamuna Body Rolling (Watch Video)

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If you attend any of these events or activities, please report back to Plum with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

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Ideas for next week? e-mail Mike @ editors@plumtv.com