Philadelphia
Founded in 1895 when Cassel Goorin hit the streets of Pittsburgh to sell his hats from a horse-drawn cart, there's still an old-world feel to the…
Must-see shopping in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Queens
Fashion-conscious Astorians have a certain fondness for this sweet little boutique, with its well-curated selection of dresses, blouses, tops, scarves,…
East Village & Lower East Side
This independent bookstore is the place to expand your horizons on feminism, queer and trans issues, globalism and African American studies, among other…
Philadelphia
Environmentally-conscious United By Blue makes clothing and outdoor goods from recycled polyester, organic cotton and wool. For every product sold they…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Indulge your inner sci-fi and fantasy nerd with heaps of comics, manga, graphic novels, posters and toys. The products represent everything from Star Wars…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Williamsburg’s favorite bookstore has community at its heart. The shelves brim with social justice tomes, rad art and intriguing coffee-table books, along…
South Philadelphia
Over 300 spices are neatly packaged in plastic envelopes at this store that began in 1902 when Giovanni Grassia sold goods from a horse-pulled cart pulled…
Philadelphia
In 2016 this small business making stylish linen and leather goods shifted base from Boston to Philly and hasn't looked back. As well as its own…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A great place to pick up a gift for that little someone special, no matter their age. In stock are lots of hands-on activities and fun educational games,…
South Philadelphia
Set your taste buds tingling by tasting the vast array of mainly imported olive oils, balsamic vinegar and honey on sale here. Most products are infused…
Philadelphia
Exhibitions change every six weeks or so at this long-running gallery specializing in contemporary painting and sculpture by both local and international…
Hudson Valley
Colorful boutique-gallery in an old firehouse where you can buy artfully designed, hand-crafted pieces or watch glassblowers do their thing at the…
Queens
Near the waterfront, this sunny boutique stocks a fine assortment of wares, including soft cotton graphic T-shirts, Herschel hats, Happy Socks, Nest…
The Adirondacks
Stop by the Hub on the Hill to shop for meats, cheeses, veggies, bread, handmade trinkets and other goodies sourced from farms in the area. There is also…
Catskills
The clever raison d'être of this compact bookshop is Top 10 lists. Owner Aaron Hicklin has charmed the likes of actress Tilda Swinton, writer Marlon James…
Northern New Jersey
In a town rich with sweet choices, this shop has been pleasing Princetonian palates for four decades. In addition to the chocolate bonanza, they have nice…
McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co, Inc
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
McNulty’s is a sweet addition to the otherwise bawdy Christopher St. Its worn wooden floorboards, fragrant sacks of coffee beans and large glass jars of…
Pittsburgh
The oldest used bookstore in Pittsburgh is a pleasant pile of manuscripts, comfy chairs, jazz music and the musty smell of many words crammed together…
Hudson Valley
Some 30 local antique and curio dealers offer up their best Americana and vintage items in this large red-painted barn.
Philadelphia
Manayunk is fortunate to have such a cute and proactive indie bookstore. Various book launches are held here.
Chinatown & Center City East
The sporting apparel and goods shop that Frank Mitchell and Charles Ness set up in Philly in 1904 has grown to be a national business. This is the chain's…
SoHo & Chinatown
The brainchild of a former Martha Stewart Living editor, Purl is a colorful library of fabric and yarn that feels like an in-person Etsy boutique, with…
Philadelphia
Get your inner Japanophile on with this shop that embraces the concept of zakka – stocking all things that might make life a little better. Fashion items,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded by two sisters, this cute card shop specializes in wedding announcements and other specially made letterpress endeavors, so skip the stock…
Philadelphia
This chic womens-wear boutique offers a role call of designers from Comme des Garçon to Rick Owens. Credit card be damned, put yourself in the hands of…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A more flamboyant vintage shopping experience than most, browsing 1926 is like raiding the closet of a sequin-loving great aunt. Expect rad items from the…
Philadelphia
What to do when you're not happy with the messenger bags available? Design your own was the solution of R E Load's founders Ronnie and Ellie. Check out…
East Village & Lower East Side
To properly strut about the Lower East Side, you’ve got to dress the part. Edith Machinist can help you achieve that rumpled but stylish look in a hurry –…
Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market
Northern New Jersey
Two miles south of Lambertville on Rte 29, haggle to your heart's content amid this collection of vendors, who hawk furniture, books and a thousand other…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
One of the pioneers in the Meatpacking District's makeover, Jeffrey sells several high-end designer clothing lines – Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Dior and…
South Philadelphia
Hot and mild sausages have been this old-fashioned butcher's specialty since 1920. The top-seller is chevalata, a pork sausage made with provolone cheese…
Pittsburgh
If having some of those delectable pierogi at restaurants has you wanting more, you can buy bags of them here, along with just about any Polish ingredient…
SoHo & Chinatown
Head past hanging ducks to the basement of this classic Canal St food store for cheap Chinese and Japanese tea sets, plus kitchen products like chopsticks…
Philadelphia
Designers and makers Michael and David Stampler named their high-quality selvedge denim jeans after their grandfather. These cult fashion threads are not…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Your neighborhood bookstore extraordinaire, Three Lives & Company is a wondrous spot that’s tended by a coterie of exceptionally well-read individuals. A…
Long Island
Stu and Kathy caught the rising wave of Montauk surfing in the ’90s and have run this shop ever since, with a pop-up location near Ditch Plains in summer…
South Philadelphia
Tucked away in the Italian Market is this quirky and attractive store that stocks all kinds of attractive vintage items. Specialties include silver and…
Philadelphia
There's quite an eclectic mix of gifts on sale at this cute little boutique, including organic bath and body products along with a mix of vintage…
Chinatown & Center City East
Sure to be a game changer on the city's retail scene is this mammoth fashion-focused mall, spanning three blocks along Market St between 8th and 11th Sts…
Northern New Jersey
In addition to a used bookstore on Washington St, Hoboken's just added this nifty little two-level bibliophile's respite, with handy reviews from the…
