A tidy, carefully edited vintage haven, Vaux focuses on timeless, wearable pieces – think hard‑wearing denim, classic knits, natural tones, and occasional splashes of bold ’70s colour. While a sturdy jacket or two, in thick leathers or wools, can surely be found, Vaux does the ethereal quite well, like gossamer blouses and tissue-thin slip dresses.  

Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe is an old-school gem for over-the-counter sandwiches packed with cured Italian meats and cheeses. Stacked, meaty, homemade goodness – or go for the packed lettuce-wrapped chicken caesar for a 'lighter' (and more viral) order. 

By day, Land to Sea serves Asian-inspired drinks such as mandarin latte and ginger latte, on top of other coffee and tea selections; in the evenings, it moonlights as an intimate creative venue, hosting events such as mahjong nights, wine tastings and art workshops. For Emily Shum and Eva Zhou – Land to Sea’s co-founders – the cafe is a love letter to their Asian-American upbringing and a homage to their immigrant families. 

At the super casual East Williamsburg wine bar, you order your wine and food at a counter up front, coffee shop-style. There’s no official wine list. Instead, the sommelier eavesdrops behind the cashier, jumping in to answer any questions about the rotating selection of bottles up front. Come here for a great glass of natural wine pre-dinner and a few nibbles.