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A Phoenix Guide by Betsy KissamFrom antiques to zeppole, from Near East to Far East, with lots in-between, Atlantic Avenue is a shopping and dining mecca. New restaurants and shops are sprouting up almost daily. Now known as the capital of turn-of-the-century oak furniture and the home of the largest Mideastern importing concerns featuring speciality foods and merchandise from around the world, the avenue is ever increasing in diversity.All kinds of furniture, from inexpensive thrift or unpainted to lavishly expensive antique or custom furniture, ice cream, from Syrian to American, with Italian and frozen yogurt to boot; craft and artisan studios; art galleries; clothing, from the newest to Victorian; and food and restaurants that allow you to eat your way around the world, are ail within eleven biocks on Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to the river!A Walking Tour of the Avenue's Shops and StoresShopping Atlantic AvenueNliclks 1o ftleuiryTHE FABRIC ALTERNATIVE, INC. 88 Atlantic 875-8096, Tues.-Sat., ll-6p.m., Sun. 12-5p.m. From silks, imported and domestic, to calicos%u2014you%u2019ll most likely find the fabric you%u2019re looking for right here. There is also a complete line of Folkwear patterns based on ethnic and old-fashioned clothing, and don%u2019t miss the selection of notions including 1940s beaded appliques that will give a special look to any dress or jacket.jBACK PAGES ANTIQUES, 88 Atlantic 858-2471, Mon-Sat., 10-6p.m. The door is always locked, so knock. Back Page%u2019s main store is in Manhattan, but refinishing is done here and a selection of interesting pieces is also on hand. It%u2019s mainly %u201camusement-type things%u201d%u2014juke boxes, player pianos, nickelodeons, barbershop chairs as well as other oak pieces: roll-top desks, file cabinets, chairs etc. The juke boxes, mostly Wurlitzer, run from $2500 to $5000 and are in %u201cmint perfect condition%u201d ; and player pianos go for approximately $2000.SCARBOROUGH FAIR, 100 Atlantic 237-mama mm--- o ---- 1 n %u2014 A %u00ab l %u201e 4U~V O lO y ITIUU.'UUUf AlV\been changed, the flavor of this shop, formerly The Garret, remains the same. %u201cIf it%u2019s fine, beautiful, old, or unusual,%u201d says John one of the owners, %u201cit will be added to the store.%u201d And indeed the shop,ilB H ilH U H H H H IIIfilled to overflowing with many such items arranged in a disorderly fashion, is a place to hunt for your own treasures. Early American and English period furniture, an extensive collection of oil paintings and prints, many of animals are here. 70% of the store%u2019s business, say the owners, is with New York dealers. Brass candlesticks, chests and trunks, something John always likes to have around, as well as a large collection of Agateware, an I8th century piano forte, and a French campaign bed are only a tiny sampling of what you might find.THE GOLDEN RAIN TREE, 108 Atlantic 624-2074 Tues.-Sun., 12-6:30p.m. You will find a %u201clittle of everything%u201d including furniture, prints, paintings and brica-brac. Cut crystal is the specialty here.MR. X BOUTIQUE, 69 Atlantic and 75 Atlantic, 237-0820, Mon-Sun, 12-6:30 p.m. Number 75 is an antiques store with a mishmash of furniture and bric-a-brac from just about any period, some fine, some everyday. There are period furnitureanH nnrrplain anrl crystal hl*ic-a-brac - %u2014 t%u2014 *items, even some Canton and Rose Medallion pieces. Number 69 is filled with %u201cunisex clothing.%u201dATLANTIC AVENUE ANTIQUES, 79 Atlantic, 875-3669, Mon-Sun, 11-7 p.m.Early American to Art Deco is the way the owners describe this shop. Furniture and bric-a-brac including some original Art Deco costume drawings by Mabel E. Johnston, period ivories, miniature bronzes, and Art Class are here.WORK OF ART GALLERY, 87 Atlantic, 834-9677, Tues-Fri, 2-6 p.m., Sat, Sun, 12-6 p.m. Currently on exhibit at this gallery are works of painter Fred Lewis in the front space, and oil paintings of Gilbert Fletcher and metal sculpture of Scott Oskow beyond. Shows generally last 3 to 4 weeks at this gallery.GALLERY 91, 91 Atlantic. This gallery, beginning October 1, became a work space for artists which will be opened twice a year for gallery showings. Artists' works will be displayed at the front of the shop, and depending on the artist working at the time the door may be open to weekend strollers.HENRY HICKS GALLERY, LTD. 93 Atlantic, 522-3693, Sat, Sun, 12-6 p.m. Thirteen artists%u2019 works are on view displaying a wide range of styles, in oils, etchings, watercolors, pastels, and one sculpture. Shows generally last about a month: starting in November, a new exhibition of sculpture and painting will begin.ROSYCHEEKS, 101 Atlantic, 625-0396, Mon-Sun, 12-6 p.m. It%u2019s nostaglia from the 1900%u2019s to the 1940%u2019s here, but mainly 1920%u2019s wicker furniture or earlier, including wicker parlor sets. Rosycheeks always has a stock of vanities on hand ranging from $250 to $500 Don%u2019t miss lampshades, some silk and some parchment.BARBERS STAINED GLASS, 107 Atlantic, 596-6463, Tues-Sun, 11-6 p.m.' Custom stained glass work, including mirrors, hanging panels (sun catchers),lampshades, signs-%u201c whatever you want%u201d- - as well as restoration work is done here by the artist-owner. Classes are held evenings.POT POURRI ANTIQUES N THINGS, 117 Atlantic, 875-3804, Wed-Fri, 1-6:30 p.m., Sat, Sun, 12-6:30 p.m. If you%u2019re looking for clothing from the Victorian era up to the 1940%u2019s, for men or women, it%u2019s here. There are racks and racks of clothes in various sizes including silk nightgowns from the 1930%u2019s, Victorian lace blouses ($50-$75), hand-embroidered white Victorian dresses %u201coften worn as wedding dresses%u201d ($150- $225), men%u2019s collarless shirts, suits, golf knickers, and more. Accessories (hats, pocketbooks, shoes, jewelry from the Victorian era to the 1940%u2019s, scarves, and ties) as well as linens and table cloths can be found. A selection of Victorian children%u2019s clothing is also available.BY HAND, 304 Henry Street, 625-0499, Tues-Sun, 12:30-5:30 p.m. %u201cFibers and fabrics%u201d here! Baskets filled with yarns and bolts of- materials including French cottons, wools, and cotton flannels line the walls of the shop. A collection of craft books, knitting, crochet, and macrame supplies can be found%u2014plus an extremely heavyweight wool that allows you to knit a sweater on Nos. 17 and 19 needles in as little a s6 hours!HUNDRED ACRE WOOD, 306 Henry Street, 624-2304, Wed-Sun, 12-6 p.m. Fine, quality contemporary American crafts, all handmade by selected American craftspersons, are a delight to see. You%u2019ll find 6 X2 !Tip!0 s of ho!'d-b!r\vtnino