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A women’s-suit startup, tortoiseshell homewares, and a shampoo showroom in Soho.
The 11-year-old who follows the stock market.
The Pool is posh, pricey, and a little prosaic.
Raviolo’s carbonara buns are the only version of spaghetti alla carbonara you should eat with your hands.
Faux bleeding burgers and seitan pepperoni.
A Pee-wee’s Playhouse&nsash;style home.
