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Salt, Los Gatos
On a stroll through downtown Los Gatos last week, I was shocked to see how many charming new shops had recently opened. The most surprising was Salt, a cool women’s boutique that resembles something you ...
Schilling Jewelier, Spiegelkwartier
One of the best things about having people to visit is that they often end up taking you to parts of the city you’ve never explored before. I’d window-shopped along the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat many times, ...
Stain Bar, Williamsburg
In Brooklyn, a borough filled with “chill” bars, it can be surprisingly difficult to find one that strikes the right balance between good food and drink, a friendly-yet-safe environment, and plenty of good art and ...
Egg & Urban Mercantile, Cole Valley
Parking in Cole Valley is tough. Really tough. But it’s worth it in order to pay a visit to wonderful shops like Egg & Urban Mercantile. (Public transportation takes you practically to their door as ...
Caribou Café
For a French experience right in the midst of center city Philadelphia, dine at long-time local favorite Caribou Café. This bi-level restaurant is often active and buzzing with people. Petite tables, rich wood chairs and ...
Sports Basement, Potrero Hill
No matter how many times this store moves around or where its current lease takes it, sports enthusiasts will follow. Originally located near AT&T Park (or whatever they’re calling the Giants’ ballpark these days!), the ...
Grey Dog Cafe, Greenwich Village
If you’re looking for a cozy cafe with great food and a homey vibe, look no further than Grey Dog Cafe. It’s a little bit of rural Americana nestled into the West Village. Grey Dog’s ...