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Perfect Saturday: Fort Greene
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Photo by Driely S
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↑ Dip into French bistro Chez Oskar (211 DeKalb Avenue) for a relaxed and cozy brunch. The unpretentious spot does Gallic fare right—find with one of their scrumptious crepes, eggs Benedict dish, or the mo
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↑ A bright, minimal interior makes shopping the inventory at Cloth (138 Fort Greene Place) all the more pleasant. A mix of brands like Velvet, American Vintage, Cotedelac, plus
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↑ The retro dry-cleaner exterior might be what first attracts you to French Garment Cleaners Co. (85 Lafayette Avenue), but it’s the mix of brands like A.P.C., Rachel Comey, R
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↑ If you’re in need of a dose of pretty, pop into Saffron (31 Hanson Place) for their unconventional and enchanting mix of flowers, art, and vintage. With their expert arrangements dotted by colorfu
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↑ Thistle & Clover (221 DeKalb Avenue) emphasizes up-and-coming designers, so you’ll be able to find your new favorite brand while flipping through the ones you already love, like Joie, Dusen
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↑ No Fort Greene Saturday is complete without a trip to the Brooklyn Flea (176 Lafayette Avenue), since the market has become one of the city’s most iconic shopping experiences.
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↑ All the walking, shopping, and vintage hunting you’ve done has earned you some relaxation, so head to Cynergy Spa (87 Fort Greene Place). Here you can indulge in subtly updated versions of classic s