Must-see shopping in North America

  • Grimey's New & Pre-Loved Music

    East Nashville

    Looking for some new tunes to add to your collection? Grimey’s is your place – this church turned music shop is loaded with new and 'pre-loved' vinyl and…

  • Margaret O'Leary

    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…

  • Tooth of Time Traders

    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…

  • Voces de Copal

    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,…

  • Katsura Garden

    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…

  • Lumina Clothing Co

    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…

  • Botanico

    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…

  • Peters Valley School of Craft

    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…

  • Nā Mea Hawaii

    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…

  • Astoria Bookshop

    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…

  • Picnic

    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…

  • John Fluevog Shoes

    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…

  • Off Piste

    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…

  • PlumpJack Wines

    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…

  • Blü Umi

    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…

  • Jonathan Adler

    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…

  • Lanksy Brothers

    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…

  • Eugene Galleries

    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…

  • Pewabic Pottery

    Detroit

    Pewabic’s famed tiles, known for their iridescent glazes, grace the Guardian Building and other landmark structures around town. The century-old studio…

  • Heard Museum Shop & Bookstore

    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…

  • Trina Turk

    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…

  • Front Street Books

    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…

  • Banana Patch Studio

    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…

  • Buffalo Exchange

    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…

  • Housing Works

    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…

  • Optimo Hats

    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…

  • Phoenix Public Market

    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…

  • SoWa Open Market

    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…

  • French Library

    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…

  • elizabethW

    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…

  • Island Soap & Candle Works

    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…

  • Eye's Gallery

    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…

  • Mr S Leather

    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…

  • Lucullus

    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…

  • Cubs Store

    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…

  • Linus

    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…

  • Barbary Coast Dispensary

    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…

  • Boing!

    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…

  • Garland's Navajo Rugs

    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…

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