Shag-adelic Shopping

On a corner on Roebling Street in Williamsburg you'll find a quirky erotica store called Shag Brooklyn. No, it's not owned by Austin Powers (as far as we know), but it is our new number one place to purchase "French Titties" -- glittering nipple caps usually worn by Burlesque dancers. Shag also has a large and equally titillating selection of adult toys and a fabulous collection of funny, sexy $4 cards. Take a look at it all at www.weloveshag.com or head to 108 Roebling Street.

Wolf At The Door

I interviewed Vicente Wolf today, voted one of America's 10 most influential designers. He has been working as an interior designer in New York for the past 37 years. Unlike many Americans, Wolf travels constantly, the more remote the location the better. He says things like: "My friend told me he was off to Bhutan. I mean I went to Bhutan ten years ago." And he says: "Travel keep me young. It pushes me out of my comfort zone."

Just Swell

Williamsburg may seem like an odd location for a surf shop, but when you think of all the headquarters for other subcultures (like Earwax which is packed with young folk obsessed with vinyls), it starts to make sense.
So...if you're looking for a long board or a pair of cute board shorts, some surfer-art photography or DVDs of the best places to catch waves, Mollusk Surf Shop is the spot. Plus it offers excellent people watching. Just don't think you'll be able to grab your board and a tin of sex wax and hit the water.


210 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn
New York 11211
718) 218-7456

Chocolate Worth Traveling For...

It may seem unreasonable to suggest going all the way from Manhattan to Westport, Connecticut for a chocolate fix, but Cocoa Michelle is worth the trip. Situated across the street from the train station on Main Street, the tiny store with one or two cafe tables serves up hand made chocolates and delicious hot chocolate topped with milk froth.

Salivate at www.cocoamichelle.com