It may be the middle of summer, but come cooler weather, you’ll inevitably be ready to move from cold beer and mojitos to well-mixed cocktails and comfort food. To help you prepare for this seasonal change, the second location of Gallic-leaning East Village cocktail and fondue den Bourgeois Pig is preparing for an October grand opening. According to Grub Street, the former red-velvet clad Calpurnia Wine Bar (287 Court at First Place) will be transformed into a Euro-style lounge focusing on bitters. Expect 40 seats inside, 20 seats outside, and a “daily-changing menu with rotating offerings that might include a lobster bisque or a dark-chocolate-bacon-beer fondue.” Of course, until then (and after), you can still get your fondue fix at JakeWalk (282 Smith St.), like the gooey 5 yr. cheddar & cave-aged Swiss with apples,
salami & bread for two, just $16.