Father Knows Best
Angelenos are flocking to chef Sang Yoon’s insanely-popular gastropub, Father’s Office, to devour this toothsome twist to an old standard. The French roll burger is stacked with blue cheese, smoked bacon, arugula and caramelized onions, but some office policies apply: No substitutions, modifications or deletions. ($12, locations at www.fathersoffice.com).

Mother Tongue
Ever feel like an idiot for not knowing Korean? Join the club. Korean for Dummies, the latest guide to mastering the centuries-old script, will have you gabbing with Grandpa in no time ($16.49, www.amazon.com).

Action Packed
Long before Jolt and Red Bull hit the liquid energy scene, Koreans chugged this non-carbonated tonic to fight fatigue and indigestion. Packed with herbs and vitamins, Bacchus-D revitalizes the mind and body, and cures a mean hangover too. Prices vary at Asian markets.

Feeling Blue
After introducing its limited-edition Blue Satin nail polish, Chanel set off a frenzy for indigo-coated tips. Cop similar inky hues at Ji Baek’s Rescue Beauty Lounge before Under the Stars and Dead Calm also fly off the shelves. ($18 each, wwww.rescuebeauty.com).

Dare To Be Different
The newly-revamped iPhone may be the gadget darling of the month, but the LG Dare has the goods to compete and more. The touchscreen apparatus has a full HTML browser, 3.2 megapixel camera, and is the first phone that can record video up to 120 frames per second, allowing for slow-motion playback. ($199, www.lgdare.net).

Pretty In Pink
Jenny Han’s signature silk ruffles adorn this tie-waist frock, designed in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Both are now on sale, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit organization for women united against breast cancer. ($204, www.shopintuition.com).