Located in the same curved red-brick building since 1926, the restaurant serves up old-school pizza pie, with a fire brick–baked crust ordered light, regular, or well done.

Olives vet Torri Crowell packs a mean lunch at the low-key spot, offering skillfully constructed sandwiches like Cuban-style pulled pork on grilled brioche.

Owner Alison Barnard showcases day-to-night frocks in a lounge- like setting.

Judy and Joy Catuogno, the twin- sister curators, mix well- preserved vintage as diverse as St. John and Fendi with contemporary designs for a one-off look.

The romantic restaurant has an expansive list of fine Italian wines to accompany the full-flavored rustic specialties, like briny clams and earthy braised fennel in pebbly, house-made mustard-spiked cream sauce.

Co-owners Allison Levangie and Lesley Carvalho display fashion- forward names like Rory Beca and Alisha Levine.

Linger at neighborhood cafés over desserts like Florentine ricotta cannoli at this Boston institution.

The melanzane alla parmigiana here is stacked so high it resembles an eggplant angel food cake.

The shop carries jewelry from Alexis Bittar as well as adorable baby gifts, like French Bull’s colorfully patterned plates.

You have to hand it to Jeff and Kelli Nace, owners of this minuscule, retro-themed gem in the North End-they don't shy away from florid descriptions. The oyster menu notes a "buttered popcorn" finish in the Katama Bays (MA), traces of "mushroom" in the Marion Ports (MA), "raw sweet pea" in the Rome Points (RI), even "hints of Brie" in the Ninigret ... MorePonds (RI). Squeeze onto one of the 16 bar stools and 26 banquette seats and order a dozen or two, then delve into a tantalizing menu of seafood dishes both traditional and creative, highlighted by a spicy cioppino, seared scallops, and a pristine selection of crudo.Less

Former National Geographic TV producer Nikki Dalrymple turns an anthropological eye toward home furnishing, fusing independent design with vintage finds, including 1940’s barware.

Lorrinda Cerrutti and BethAnn Hoyos mix up “modern vintage” with on-trend labels like Saja, Tulle, and Interlude alongside covetable Diane von Furstenberg wrap dresses.