Chicago
A bombardment of fragrance socks you in the nose upon entering this Old Town spice house, which offers delicacies such as black and red volcanic salt from…
Must-see shopping in North America
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
At her flagship store, San Francisco designer Margaret O'Leary showcases whisper-light cardigans of Scottish cashmere and organic cotton ideal for year…
The Triangle
Raleigh born and bred, this hip, mostly men’s clothing boutique made a name for itself by dishing out its own shirt designs in half sizes. Along with…
Oaxaca City
A classy crafts shop with superb alebrijes from the workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles in San Martín Tilcajete. These brightly painted wooden figurines,…
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
Small wonders are the specialty of Katsura Garden, bonsai garden masters. Years of training go into each tiny tree gracing these shelves, from the…
Nani Moon Meadery & Tasting Room
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Nani Moon makes and pours tropical honey wine, which is arguably the oldest alcoholic beverage on earth – humans have been drinking it for 6000 years or…
New Mexico
Where did this place come from? One minute you're walking around the Philmont Scout Ranch complex looking for signs of life – it's April – when suddenly…
Denver
In the heart of RiNo, this small dispensary has a big following, thanks to great service, selection and prices, especially the early-bird specials. An…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Two galleries display a lovely array of contemporary American crafts, ranging from pottery to scarves to handmade homewares. If you need a unique keepsake…
Honolulu
So much more than just a bookstore stocking Hawaiiana tomes, CDs and DVDs, this cultural gathering spot also sells beautiful silk-screened fabrics, koa…
Queens
A much-loved indie bookshop with ample shelf space dedicated to local authors, Astoria is a good spot to pick up a title about the Queens dining scene or…
San Francisco
Modern gifts for modern women and the people they love – bold, unique, price-savvy. Gift yourself and others with picnic-ready multitools, versatile…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Bold and colorful shoes by the eccentric Canadian designer are the order of the day at this spacious haven for fans of funky footwear. They come as tough…
Memphis
The 'Clothier to the King,' this mid-century men's shop once outfitted Elvis with his two-tone shirts. Today it has a retro line of menswear (including…
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
Vases with handlebar mustaches and cookie jars labeled "LSD" may seem like holdovers from a Big Sur bachelor pad c 1974, but they're snappy interior…
Portsmouth
Oops. This hip and mischievous gift shop got a visit from police after a window-shopper complained about off-color language on an oven mitt in the window…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Sharing its premises with the Japanese Grandma restaurant – some items are discounted for diners – this fancy little store has a slicker vibe than its…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
This tiny shop has a remarkable selection of antique prints and maps, especially focusing on old Boston. Follow the history of the city’s development by…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Discover new favorite Californian vintages for under $25 at the distinctive wine boutique that won founder and Governor Gavin Newsom respect even from…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Anyone with a yen for '70s-inspired prints should take themselves to the Trina Turk boutique. The wife and husband team behind the unisex brand have…
West Texas
The best bookstore in town is open daily and has a smart selection of new, used and out-of-print titles, as well as a good selection of regionally themed…
Detroit
Pewabic’s famed tiles, known for their iridescent glazes, grace the Guardian Building and other landmark structures around town. The century-old studio…
Phoenix
This museum store has a top-notch collection of American Indian original arts and crafts; the variety and quality of kachina dolls alone is impressive…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This Kilauea outpost of the Hanapepe original is an artist-owned gallery selling colorful, appealing ceramic tiles and dishware, almost all designed by…
Denver
Part of a growing nationwide chain, Buffalo Exchange on South Broadway is a huge space with new and used clothing: retro, futuristic, trad and garish. You…
Chicago
Optimo is a Chicago institution, the last custom hat-maker for men in town. Want a lid like Al Capone's? Get one here, made with serious, old-school…
Midtown
As one shopper put it, 'They have some fabulous shit in here.' Welcome to the Hell's Kitchen branch of this beloved thrift-store chain, where Paul Smith…
Phoenix
The largest farmers market in Arizona brings the state's best produce to one open-air jamboree of good tastes. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, you…
New Orleans
This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…
South End & Chinatown
Boston's original art market, this outdoor event is a fabulous opportunity for strolling, shopping and people-watching. More than 100 vendors set up shop…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Local scent maker elizabethW supplies the tantalizing aromas of changing seasons without the sweaty brows or frozen toes. 'Te' smells like a Georgia porch…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
The pick of several such shops on Kaua‘i, in enlarged new premises but still making its soap in-house. Botanical lotions, body butters, bath oils and…
French Quarter
Peeking in the window, you’ll see a battery of ancient copper pots that appear to have generations of dents tinkered out of their bottoms. Owner Patrick…
Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
Only in San Francisco would you find an S&M superstore, with such musts as suspension stirrups, latex hoods and, for that special someone, a chrome-plated…
South Philadelphia
Julia and Isaiah Zagar set up this gallery specializing in folk art, fashion and jewelry in 1968 as a place to sell Isaiah's work along with that of…
Chicago
This slick shop outside Wrigley Field has every Cubs-logoed item you could dream of. Browse two stories of official team paraphernalia, including an…
Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
At a time when most SF dispensaries still feel like clinics and give off a buzz-killing, prescription-only vibe, this place feels decidedly recreational…
Sedona
Founded in 1976, this Sedona institution offers the area's best selection of rugs, and sells other American Indian crafts too, both current and vintage…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
You've learned to eat, talk and appreciate art like a Venetian; now get around like one. The ultimate Venice bike shop assembles sturdy, steel-frame bikes…
Streetcar Suburbs
Boing! is fun. It's fun that they have an exclamation point at the end of their name and crazy colorful creatures adorning their facade. And it's really…
