This semi-suburban oasis is popular with young families and filled with mom-and-pop shops: a “more grown-up” part of the Brooklyn borough. That’s not to say it has no edge; amongst the cheesemongers and competing Italian bakeries are plenty of stylish shops, trendy bars, and restaurants lauded by true foodies. Well-maintained brownstones and carriage houses date back to the 1800’s and offer an instant time warp into tree-lined, classic New York.
It’s easy to forget that Brooklyn is on Long Island, a barrier beach. That is until you walk into this San Francisco, CA purveyor serving up absurdly soft and sustainably manufactured shirts ready for playing in the sand and surf. Think 70’s nautical, catering to comfort on-the-go. The chain, owned by a guy named Mike, was founded after his girlfriend threw out his favorite shirt. He spent years trying to recreate its oeuvre and hence, the brand was born.
