Must-see shopping in New York

  • Housing Works Thrift Shop

    Upper East Side

    Like the other Housing Works branches around town, shopping here can be hit-or-miss. On good days, you might score a designer jacket, perfectly fitting…

  • Assembly

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Whitewashed floorboards and an air of stylish whimsy define this dapper men's and women's shop in the Lower East Side. There's lots of covet-worthy wares…

  • Modern Anthology

    New York City

    For the well-groomed man-about-Brooklyn with money to spend, Modern Anthology has plenty of appeal. Among the finds are NYC-made clothing, Brooklynalia …

  • Aji Ichiban

    SoHo & Chinatown

    This Hong Kong chain is a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth, whether from Asia or not. Defy your dentist with sesame-flavored marshmallows,…

  • Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

    New York City

    Held at the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza every Saturday, this long-standing farmers market boasts stalls laden with local and regional produce – from…

  • La Maison du Chocolat

    Upper East Side

    The US flagship store of the famed Parisian chocolatier is a dangerous place for chocoholics. Dark, sweet decadence comes in many forms, from cocoa-dusted…

  • Westsider Books

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This great little shop is packed to the gills with rare and used books, including a good selection of fiction and illustrated tomes. There are even some…

  • Zitomer

    Upper East Side

    This multistory retro pharmacy and department store carries high-end, all-natural skincare products, including brands like Kiehl’s, Clarins, Kneipp,…

  • DSW

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    If your idea of paradise involves a great selection of cut-price kicks, make a beeline for this sprawling unisex chain. Shoes range from formal to…

  • Mr Throwback

    East Village & Lower East Side

    True to its name, Mr Throwback specializes in vintage 1980s and ’90s American pro-sports team gear: satin varsity jackets, player jerseys, T-shirts and…

  • Unique Boutique

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A first-rate UWS vintage store is something of a rarity, so it's worth stopping in if you need to freshen up your wardrobe. The prices are excellent,…

  • Dickinson's Antiques

    Hudson Valley

    More Grandma's attic than collector's edition, this shop is stuffed with all manner of artifacts, from old Underwood typewriters and vintage telephones to…

  • Trilogy Consignment

    Hudson Valley

    Second-hand designer clothing and modern accessories hand selected from the owner's travels co-exist at this excellent boutique at the end of Main St. It…

  • Pink Olive

    New York City

    This bright shop offers gifts with light-as-a-feather humor and a tasteful eye for design, including stationery, pretty things for baby (pizza onesies,…

  • Mask Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    The Mask Bar has capitalized on the sheet-mask craze by offering a boutique of treatments for all skin types. Whether you feel potato, orange, olive,…

  • Pakatakan Farmers Market

    Catskills

    Some 30 local vendors selling a great range of Catskills fresh produce, artisan food and drinks, and arts and crafts make this huge circular red barn a…

  • Village Gate

    Western New York

    This indoor shopping center that caters to local artist studios, salons, restaurants and bookstores is worth a look. On the second Saturday of the month …

  • INA

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This small but elegantly designed consignment store carries high-quality, gently used apparel and accessories. The prices are high and some of the staff…

  • Nasty Pig

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    T-shirts, socks and underwear bearing the store's namesake, along with a bit of rubber and leather fetish wear, make this an ideal stop for Chelsea boys…

  • Windmill Farm & Craft Market

    Finger Lakes

    If you're passing between Penn Yan and Dundee on a Saturday, it's worth dropping by this local craft market – one of the region's largest, with nearly 200…

  • Lobster Place

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Here you can buy a wide range of seafood to prepare your own feast, or there's a counter where you can order prepared foods, including lobster rolls and…

  • Alleva

    SoHo & Chinatown

    In the heart of Little Italy stands fourth-generation Alleva, one of the city's original cheese shops and a deli famed for its mozzarella.

  • Greenport Fire

    Long Island

    Hundreds of hot sauces from around the globe, as well as a choice of cigars. Its motto: anything that burns!