Long Division

Once an open roost for gangs, Division Street has achieved near total turnaround with a retail strip that shows little sign of slowing down.

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One variety of the luxury chocolates at Coco Rouge

WHERE TO INDULGE

Coco Rouge, an upscale chocolate shop with inventive flavors, opened about a year ago. Co-owner and pastry chef Erika Panther says one of the most popular treats is the "Carnassier," a bar of bacon-flavored chocolate. Caffé Gelato makes its own old-school Italian gelato for $3.50 a scoop. Eat a cookie or pick up a loaf of bread at Alliance Bakery, which has been around since 1920.  For those who want to unwind, Nature Yoga offers classes in a range of styles including hatha, vinyasa, and ashtanga; five sessions go for $65 or you can pay $15 per class. Down the street, Ruby Room houses a retail boutique, salon, apothecary, yoga studio, and yoga boutique. The spot—small storefront, huge inside space—offers everything from massages, facials, and haircuts to the latest Sue Devitt makeup and yoga mats.

Photograph: Chris Lake