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jaunts around the city's charming
and vibrant streets. There's a lot to
discover among the city's 75 shops,
boutiques and galleries. And, with
dozens of diners, bistros, bars and
restaurants, choosing a spot for a
bite is just as fun.
If you're after apparel and fashion
— for men or women — start early,
because there's a lot to choose from.
Step into Pete's Shoes to see its wide
range of international styles, from
funky to cool to classic. Eclectic
Attic is a blast — from the past and
the present — with its collection of
vintage wear and new couture, plus
antiques, movie props, home decor
and accessories. And Bella Mia,
owned by mother-daughter team
Arlette and Sarah Stobbe, offers an
inspiring shopping experience.
Several specialty food shops
have found a home in Plymouth,

including Drought, handcrafted
raw organic juice; the Candy Trail,
a nostalgic sweet shop; Edible
Arrangements, for fresh fruit bou-
quets; Kemnitz, serving fine choco-
lates and candy since 1951; and Old

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Whether you're shopping for kids,
or just trying to keep them from
throwing themselves on the floor in
a tantrum, Plymouth has the goods.

The Doll House and Toy Cottage

will thrill the young and old alike
with its old-fashioned take on the
toy store. And the Genuine Toy
Company, with its mix of fabulous
modern gadgets and nostalgic games
and toys, will also keep everyone's
spirits up.
While you're there: Pick up treats
from Three Dog Bakery, 336 Main,
the Cozy Cafe and the Omelette and

Waffle Cafe.

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Restaurants, bars and an Emagine movie theater round out the eclectic
shopping available in Royal Oak.

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f you needed to replace a belt on
your vacuum, pick up some light
bulbs and maybe grab a box of
doughnuts, Royal Oak circa 1983 had
it all. Since then, the city's downtown
shopping district has undergone a
metamorphosis, drawing big daytime
and nighttime crowds to its more
than 100 shops and boutiques (not to
mention more than 60 restaurants,
cafes and eateries), all situated in a
very walkable downtown area.
The evolution began in the mid-
'80s with a turn toward the alterna-
tive, when establishments like Noir
Leather, Flipside Records and
Gusoline Alley brought a younger
crowd to the pleasant but quiet
sidewalks around 11 Mile Road and
Main. The Royal Oak of today has
made itself appealing for a wider
range of clientele, though it still
prides itself on a fashionably "alt"
vibe.
Whether you're buying for your-

self or everyone on your list, Royal
Oak has the goods — literally. Put
together an outfit at American
Apparel, Incognito, Pitaya or a
dozen other clothing retailers. Shops
like Elie Wine, Pronto! Corner
Store and Goldfish Tea Company
can satisfy the cravings of any food
connoisseur. Walk right into Sole

Sisters, Pink Pump, If the Shoe Fits

or any of the city's six shoe stores
and walk out with some super new
kicks. Moms and tots alike will enjoy
items at Kids Planet, a kids' resale
clothing shop with lots of fun new
items mixed in. Shine offers hard-
to-find gifts and tabletop items, and
Write Impressions has a gorgeous
selection of paper goods and gifts.
And don't forget Barnes and Noble,
which can be a one-stop shop on its
own.
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Pizzeria Biga, Oak City Grille,
Peking House and Ronin Sushu.

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