I lived in that area for a couple of years in the mid-to-late '80's.
One food place I will never forget is this one:
https://thomassweet.com/
The first time I went there in 1986 or so I literally ran right into Brooke Shields. Well to be more precise, she ran into me. In the doorway, chest first. She apologized.
The ice cream was delicious.