50 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} whitewashed interior with brilliant blue accents and wicker lights whisks guests off to the shores of Santorini. Or sample an array of small plates at sushi spot Sumo Japanese Restaurant, which sends food sailing down a conveyor belt in little gondolas. SHOP TALK Time to hit the shops. If your meal inspired you to whip up your own culinary masterpiece, stock up on cast iron pans, cutlery and culinary gadgets at Cook’s Junction. But if you’re more ardent ABOVE (clockwise): A lovely day outside State Street Market; Decorative pillow from Cranberry Scoop; A look inside His & Her Rocks’ new art gallery on Main Street, right down the road from its shop. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF STATE STREET MARKET / COURTESY OF HIS & HER ROCKS / COURTESY OF CRANBERRY SCOOP about fashion than filet mignon, enter Alys Grace, a cheery women’s clothing boutique full of floral dresses, velvet blazers and swishy satin skirts. For accessories to match your new ensemble, stop by Smythe and Cross Fine Jewelry. Offering elegant pieces shimmering with jewels for the ladies, they also stock suave cufflinks and Tateossian leather bracelets for the gents. For a different kind of stone, His & Her Rocks sells a geologist’s treasure trove of citrine, agates and crystals as well as wooden animal sculptures imported from Bali. For the kids, find toys and stuffed friends at Cheeky Monkey or that next great read at Linden Tree Books. Plant parents will want to stock up on pots and ponytail palms at Chinelo Design, while those looking for stationery and seasonal home décor should find their way to Cranberry Scoop, a local institution since the 1970s. ADDITIONAL EATS + Aurum: Innovative Indian cuisine in a brightly-colored space. + Pho Cabin: Cozy up to piping hot bowls of soup in a woodsy interior. + Hiroshi: Luxury omakase restaurant serving rare ingredients. + Urfa Bistro: Classic Mediterranean food in a dining room adorned with tapestries. + State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria: Run by a family of pizza enthusiasts. Winner of World’s Best Non-Traditional Pizza. + Rustic House Oyster Bar: Seafood in a rustic-chic space. + Red Berry Coffee: Homey coffee shop featuring local artists and live music. + Amandine: Swanky cocktail lounge with travel-themed drinks.
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