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Seven dealers run this bi-level space filled with dozens of 19th-century Japanese woodblocks and Impressionist landscape paintings.

Fresh bread emerges from the ovens at all hours. When the bars and coffee shops close, night owls head to Bova’s for hot sandwiches and cookies.

This small and basic shop, located below street level, stocks vegetables and exotic fruits.

Charm abounds on this bluest of blue-blooded street, which is studded with antique dealers (see Antiques at 99 Charles), specialty grocers, and modern houseware boutiques. Come nightfall, wrought-iron gaslamps illuminate the brick sidewalks, residents hurry home with wine and fresh flowers, and sleek bistros buzz with excitement.

Check your inhibitions at this subterranean boutique’s door. While male anatomy-shaped ketchup dispensers deserve a laugh, some of the sex toys toward the back might sooner merit a wince.

This was among the country’s first upscale urban shopping malls. It counts such du mode tenants as Armani Exchange, Tiffany, Neiman Marcus, and Bebe plus locally owned shops such as the arts and crafts boutique, Artful Hand.

The waft of enticing aromas floating from this treasure could send even the most resolute dieter into a tailspin. Candied fruits, chocolate-covered nuts, imported hard candies – all sold in bulk – taste as heavenly as they smell. But don’t overlook the extensive inventory of imported Italian foods, and quality teas and coffees.

This old world-style corner market stocks fabulous produce, chilled beer, ready-made sandwiches, and imported delights of all kinds.

This Davis Square gem fulfills the needs of even the most discriminating music shopper without taxing the wallet. Browse thousands of new and used indie, cult-classic, and mainstream discs.