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We’ve had our boutique in Santa Monica for two years and we love its relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. Native New Yorkers that we are, every time we land in Santa Monica, we find another gem in the neighborhood. So, we thought we’d share. Next time you’re strolling Montana Avenue, do stop in our boutique and say hi. Our pug, Mr. Greenberg will be so happy to see you when he’s in town. And if he’s not, his portrait will.

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Sleepy Jones 1318 Montana Ave.
Mid-century modern meets surf shack at Andy Spade, Anthony Sperduti and Chad Buri’s shop that centers around

Malin+Goetz recently opened their ninth freestanding store in New York’s Nolita. Our editor at large Jane Larkworthy sat down with Brian Messana and Toby O’Rorke, the architects who designed the store to discuss dream houses, dream clients and the benefits of a clutter-free world.

J: Your firm Messana O’Rorke recently celebrated 21 years in business. Who was your first client?
T: Donna Karan. Her stores. We started with a DKNY in Santiago, Chile. We went on to do 19 of her stores

We’re thrilled to be a new denizen in this charming pocket of Manhattan. Nolita might be a popular part of town, but it has managed to maintain its quaint friendly neighborhood aura. In the spirit of that support, we wanted to share our favorite local spots with you.

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Emilio’s Ballato 55 East Houston Street
Despite being right on Houston Street, Emilio’s feels like an off-the-beaten-path gem. It’s part “Godfather II”, part “Big Night” and...well, mostly “Big Night” because the food is that good. The best part is that, unlike Rao’s or the nearby

In 2010 when David Alperin opened Goose Barnacle, his upscale menswear boutique, steps from the western terminus of Atlantic Avenue, those closest to him thought he was crazy. Brooklyn Heights wasn’t exactly a retail destination, and prior to Barneys and the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park, most of the traffic in the area came from people queuing to get on the BQE. But when Alperin, a lifelong Brooklyn Heights resident, decided in 2009 that he wanted to open a store, he knew his neighborhood was the only place he wanted to do it.

On an unseasonably warm November afternoon, we sat down with David at Goose Barnacle to discuss his store, philosophy, and future plans.