Brooklyn
The arrival of Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams made the neighborhood famous, but this swath of Brooklyn's Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens has been popular among locals for years. A 15-minute subway ride from Manhattan, whimsical, arty, low-key Smith Street is for adults firmly in touch with their inner children (or with little ones for real).
BrooklynOne Girl Cookies
Former accessories manager Dawn Casale loves the little details, as evidenced in her shop's tiny, two-bite cookies (like the Penelope, with nuts and apricot jam, $2 for four).
68 Dean St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-675-4996
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