Arka
Hours:
Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa 11am-4pm
Tu-F 11am-6pm; Sa 11am-4pm
Established: 1951
Date in Location: 1982
Since the early 1980s, the family behind Arka has been selling authentic Eastern European clothing and other goods to residents of the East Village. According to the owners, Arka’s clientele includes locals who are Czech, Albanian, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian.