Red Hook

The Good Fork

391 Van Brunt St 718-643-6636

It’s a neighborhood anchor from a local couple but feels like a secret. He built the cozy homespun space; she dishes American comfort with a Korean bent. Warm lighting, an old record player, and slices of pie from the local Key lime king, and you’ll be wishing you lived next door.

Photo: Joe Tanis Photography / Courtesy of The Good Fork

Red Hook Ball Field Vendors

Bay St

Catch the summer soccer taco scene. On weekends, casual booths set up around the park perimeter, selling fresh tortillas and pupusas warm from the grill. Fill up on gigantic Mexican huaraches, grilled corn, and ceviche for just a few bucks.

Saipua

147 Van Dyke St

The much-adored floral and soap boutique lives in 700 square feet of floor-to-ceiling weathered wooden slats with foliage spilling over. Architect Jeremy Barbour of Tacklebox carved out cubby holes for still lifes with unusual wild flowers, antiques, and the shop’s handmade olive oil soaps (which has a cult following around the country).

Photo: Courtesy of Saipua

Fort Defiance

365 Van Brunt St 347-453-6672

Pegu Club bartender and food writer’s eclectic cafe (Counter Culture coffee, egg creams, gingerade, baked goods), bar (cocktails inspired by an international adventurer from the ’40s), and nighttime eatery (small plates, sandwiches, and entrees by a former Good Fork chef).

Photo: Hisao Oka/Courtesy of Fort Defiance

Erie Basin

388 Van Brunt St 718-554-6147

The sparse little shop has odd hours and is best reached by car or ferry, but — oh! — what an expertly curated gem. Owner Russell Whitmore is more than happy to give you the history behind the antique jewelry, curiosities, furniture, and cutting-edge designs.

Photo: Courtesy of Erie Basin