There's lots to see on this bustling street in the East Village, from a charming vintage shop to one of the city's top hat stores.
Porkpie Hatters
440 East 9th Street
Surprisingly affordable toppers ranging from Greek fisherman's caps to traditional fedoras to, yes, porkpie hats.
Dusty Buttons
441 East 9th Street
A tiny jewel box of a store that stocks some of the prettiest vintage in the village, from '50s party dresses to old-fashioned cameras.
Duo
337 East 9th Street
In addition to a well-edited selection of vintage, the real focus in this chic shp is on New York designers, including printed pieces by Dusen Dusen and jewelry from Erin Considine.
The Upper Rust
445 East 9th Street
This crowded shop stocks an impressive array of antiques bought through estate sales, but the prices are a good deal lower than what you'll find at similar shops uptown.
Veselka
144 Second Avenue (at 9th Street)
A neighborhood mainstay that's especially packed for weekend brunch, this Ukrainian restaurant serves its homestyle mix of pierogis and borscht 24 hours a day.
Cloak & Dagger
441 East 9th Street
This boutique boasts a classic mix of East Village cool, from Karen Walker sunglasses to jewelry by A Peace Treaty.
Change of Season
341 East 9th Street
Those in search of designer duds at a discount should make this a first stop: The owners track down pieces from Marni, Balenciaga, Dries van Noten, and more, then sell them for 50-75 percent off.
