Owned and operated by octogenarian brothers Joe and Matty Chirico, Marietta's Dry Goods Store is a Brooklyn relic located on Court Street between First Place and Carroll Street. Behind a classic storefront, most of the shop's shirts, pants, dresses, socks, pajamas, underwear, hats and gloves are packed away neatly in boxes for easy access by one of the Chiricos. Call Marietta's during regular business hours for product inquiries.
This Utrecht Art Supplies is located near Pratt Institute's Brooklyn campus. It mills its own paint and gesso at its Brooklyn plant and sells every kind of art supply imaginable, ranging from brushes and presentation materials to sculpting, printmaking, drawing and drafting supplies.
Jefferson Hardware Plus is a hardware store located on Wilson and Jefferson Ave. in Brooklyn. This hardware store offers plumbing, electrical and cleaning supplies as well as houseware, paints and tools.
New York Chess & Game Shop is dedicated to cultivating players and appreciation of the classic strategy game. It sells chess sets, ranging from travel kits and electronic games to marble craft pieces. There is a large public set on the sidewalk outside the store. The shop ships around the world and also sponsors lessons and classes for kids.
