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- ↑ You can’t go wrong with traditional Italian fare—well, at least not when it’s done right, and it’s done right at Marco’s (295 Flatbush Avenue). The two magic words: backyard patio. Dig in to a fritt
- ↑ A. Cheng (466 Bergen Street) embodies Park Slope style: it’s understated, classic and pared-back, with a touch of cool—and it’s all beautifully made. This is the store for enhancing your wardrobe with
- ↑ As the name suggest, Flirt (93 Fifth Avenue) is a nook of feminine style. With an emphasis on local designers and a vintage-inspired aesthetic, you’ll find intrinsically pretty wares here that are eye-
- ↑ Facets (97A Seventh Avenue) is great for unique jewelry, offering a selection of enchanting, vintage-looking—and actual vintage—pieces that you’d want in your collection forever. There’s someth
- ↑ A buy-sell-trade shop that has the feel of a high-end boutique, Pony (69 Fifth Avenue) offers a selection of pieces that range from classic to statement, from sought-after designers and at refreshingly ea
- ↑ Lion in the Sun (232 Seventh Avenue) is your go-to for all things that are pretty and paper. Stop in to browse and pick up cards and stationery that you won’t find anywhere else, or set up a meeting to
- ↑ In the market for a filigree skull, ceramic grenade mug, or a scissor-print throw pillow? Homebody Boutique (449 Seventh Avenue) has you covered with an eclectic inventory of interior-transformin