Oh Ridgewood, my Ridgewood. I’ve lived in the ‘wood for nearly all of my life, and some of the shops in this quaint community simply haven’t changed. Even with the New York Times proclaiming that we’re “Quooklyners,” and FOX bringing Weird Loners, a TV show set in Ridgewood, longstanding local Ridgewood businesses haven’t been fazed by the new hype. And this post is celebrating those shops which prove that they’re truly the heart of Ridgewood. So here are a few that you should totally visit – whether you’re stopping by, or moving in. These sites will gladly welcome you with open arms.