Emma's operates in a universe where pizza is sacramental. Henry Bear's Park at the corner of Standish Street is kinder-heaven. Inside, the shop carries books, crafts, stuffed animals, puzzles, games, and construction-gizmos, including Rokenbok systems, with which a child can drive you out of house and wallet. Full Moon is the perfect kind of restaurant for this neighborhood - informal, friendly, slightly funky. Wine is served.
Desserts are scrumptious and old fashioned.
Fresh Pond Clay Works is one of my favorite ceramics galleries. It's small, peaceful, and subdued, with a selection from some of the best potters in the Boston area. Generally, the work of a dozen artists is on view. The pottery is carefully arranged, with ample space between objects, and nothing is behind glass, or in cases, or hard to touch. You could spend five minutes or an hour here, depending upon how much you want to see and learn.