Best of Boston

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Shake the Tree

Boston
Baby shower, housewarming, tragically empty closet—whatever you need to buy for, this clothing and gift boutique has it covered. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, South Boston

Habit

South Boston
Look for stylish, affordable clothing and accessories from Bread & Butter, Tag Jeans, and more, as well as men's custom shirting. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Charlestown

Edibles by Evers

Charlestown
Gourmands and weekend chefs emerge from this specialty food purveyor with bulging bags of rare olive oils, kitchen gizmos, and other foodie staples. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Roslindale

Joanne Rossman

Roslindale
Fanciful stationery, ornate ribbons, and Patch NYC jewelry are but a few of this gift shop's touted 'unnecessary and irresistible' wares. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Allston

Lab

Allston
Melding art gallery, record shop, and streetwear boutique, Lab's mad scientists have created a retail space with monster potential. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Central Square

Buckaroo’s Mercantile

Cambridge
Here you'll discover toilet seats printed with devils, baby bibs stamped with Pabst logos, and other way-off-the-wall gift ideas. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Davis Square

Black and Blues

Somerville
Designer jeans and going-out tops and dresses appeal to Davis's fashionistas, while thrifty shoppers appreciate the well-supplied sale rack. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Fenway

Therapy

Boston
Trendy-casual looks by those who do it best (Ben Sherman, Cibeline) are the stock-in-trade at the little-sister boutique to Kenmore's Jean Therapy. read more»
2008 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Washington Square

Velvet Ribbon

Brookline
The neighborhood's lone beacon of designer chic, Nicole Pham's boutique offers moderately priced styles by Poleci, Shin Choi, Susana Monaco, et al. read more»
1986 Best Shopping Neighborhood, Street

Newbury Street

Don't go looking for bargains, however. read more»