Credit: Jessica Todd Harper for NEWSWEEK

By Gina Pace 

A group of young chefs recently spent a day on the roof of a Brooklyn loft, roasting a goat and a dozen legs of lamb on two gigantic spits. To attend this “culinary collective,” guests had to register on a Web site, be deemed worthy, get the password to buy admittance and wait for a treasure map to show the way. It led past a wine store, and suggested pairings for the evening’s appetizer of asparagus, morels and leafy greens with candied pork, and the roast-meat entrée.

The adventure was hosted by a roving, monthly supper club, Studiofeast (studiofeast .com), named after the first dinner held by founder Mike Lee. He hosted the meal in his 800-square-foot studio, even using his dresser to carve a 25-pound suckling pig.

Underground supper clubs, with names like the Ghetto Gourmet (theghet.com) and One Pot (onepotblog.blogspot .com), started making an appearance on the foodie scene a few years ago. They were based at first on the principle that without the economic demands of running a restaurant, organizers would be free to take chances like promoting new chefs and demanding high-quality ingredients. But with a surging interest in eating locally, green groups are the rebel food community’s taste du jour.

About one in six newborns suffers from colic, a mysterious ailment that causes bouts of unexplained, prolonged crying. One way stressed-out parents can cope is by helping to re-create the womb, says Dr. Harvey Karp, creator of “The Happiest Baby on the Block” book and DVD. Swaddling a baby tightly can make her feel like she’s back in the safety of her mom’s uterus. Using white noise, like that of a hair dryer or fan, can mimic the loud sound of blood flowing through a pregnant woman’s arteries. Every time a pregnant mom moves, she is swinging her baby, so keep the infant in motion through rocking, wearing her in a sling or riding in a car.

Soothing the baby with warm baths and warm washcloths on her belly may also remind her of life in the womb, says Tara Kompare, whose book, “The Colic Chronicles: A Mother’s Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool,” chronicles her experiences with her colicky daughter.

Looking for something new and interesting to give Dad this year? TIP SHEET has some suggestions:

1. The Ecosphere IS a self-contained ecosystem of active microorganisms and tiny shrimp (from $79; eco-sphere.com).

2. ARC’TERYX’S Accelero Pullover is ideal for morning runs ($98.95; backcountry.com).

3. CHAPOUTIER Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2005 is a brawny yet complex red ($54.99; wine.com).

4. VADO Pocket Video Cam Lets you take videos on the move ($99.99; us.creative.com).

Go to the Chicago Blues Festival, a four-day event in Grant Park featuring more than 90 performers, including Johnny Winter, Eddy Clearwater and Koko Taylor. The 25th-annual festival culminates in a performance by B.B. King, in his first appearance there in 20 years (June 5–8; chicagobluesfestival.us).

Read “Now the Hell Will Start.” Brendan I. Koerner tells the story of WWII’s wildest manhunt. One of many black soldiers sent to labor in the Indo-Burmese jungle, Pvt. Herman Perry is driven to despair, shoots a white lieutenant, goes on the lam and is embraced by a tribe of headhunters. Eat your heart out, Kurtz ($25.95).

Watch the “Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector’s Edition.” The set includes all five of the “Dirty Harry” films, as well as a feature-length documentary on Clint Eastwood ($55.99; amazon.com).