Hope you’re hungry.

EAT
East by Northeast Opens
What: Snack on Philip Tang’s Chinese tapas (crispy pork belly, curry-dusted carrot chips, sweet potato fritter with chili mayo) or slurp one of his handmade noodle dishes.
Why: You’re down in the dumplings.
When: Tues.-Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 1128 Cambridge St., Cambridge (617-876-0286).

GET
Reservations to Chefploitation
What: Marc Orfaly (Pigalle) crashes the Bambara kitchen to serve a five-course dinner (shrimp ravioli in garlic cream, veal breast pastrami wrapped in tenderloin sous vide).
Why: Five perfectly paired libations.
When: Jan. 18., 7 p.m.
Where: 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge (617-868-4444). Call for reservations.

GO
Dorchester-Milton Restaurant Week
What: Restos including Abby Park, 88 Wharf, and Ashmont Grill offer three-course suppers for just north of 30 bucks.
Why: Really feelin’ good in the neighborhood.
When: Sun.-Jan. 31.
Where: Participating spots at zagat.com.

SHOP
LuxCouture Winter Sale
What: Save up to 70 percent on seriously fancy winter accessories (handbags, scarves, sweaters).
Why: Luxe for (way) less.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 21 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands (617-969-5600).

TRY
Blue Asia Cafe
What: Peruse the menu of Taiwanese, Japanese, and Korean dishes, like bulgogi, bibimbap, and crispy chicken rice rolls, at Allston’s newest fusion spot.
Why: Variety is the spice of life.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: 113 Brighton Ave., Allston (617-202-3868).

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