Created in what was once the New York Nabisco factory, Chelsea Market is a veritable paradise for food lovers. The market complex stretches an entire city block, housing an exceptional assortment of vendors between its charming brick walls. Hungry visitors rave about treats like lobster rolls, artisanal chocolates, and freshly baked pastries while others drop by to browse the latest trends at Anthropologie or stock up on their favorite reds at the Chelsea Wine Vault. Alongside trendy shops and gourmet vendors, this fascinating landmark also hosts offices for several household names. Whether you swing by to sate your culinary cravings, shop for homeware until you drop, or enjoy some quality people watching amid mouthwatering aromas, Chelsea Market is a must-do for all Manhattan shoppers.
Discover a department store large enough to get lost in and satisfy all your shopping needs. Stretching almost an entire city block, Macy's Herald Square is not only an excellent place to indulge your shopping whims but also a National Historic Landmark since 1978. Until 2009, it was the largest department store in the world, and while it no longer holds the title, this flagship store still carries just about everything you could ever need. Find great selections of clothing, beauty products, home decor, luggage, accessories, and more at remarkably reasonable prices. If you need a break while exploring, stop at one of the many eateries housed inside, which range from a Starbucks to a contemporary Italian trattoria. Between its superb merchandise, on-site amenities, and historical significance, Macy's Herald Square is absolutely worth a visit.
There are only a handful of suppliers for professional dance gear in New York City, and since 1975 this London outpost has been one of the top retail stores available for this niche. The company features the official ballet point-shoe for the American Ballet Theatre, and they also fit many dancers from the New York City Ballet. The average price for these shoes is $60. They also carry a good selection of dance clothing, with everything from warm-up pants to flashy flamenco skirts.
The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of Greenwich Village have a far more laid back atmosphere than most neighborhoods in the city. The center of New York's gay and student communities lies here, with a variety of funky shopping and nightlife including jazz, rock and dance clubs, restaurants, bars and cafés. By the early 1900s, the Village had fully established itself as the center of radical thinking in the United States. Famous reformers, artists and intellectuals all gathered here and many still do. Do not miss a visit to Washington Square Park, where you will experience the nexus of it all!
Pearl River Mart offers an amazing selection of Asian ceramics, kitchenware, art, toys, furniture and clothing. Choose from a variety of sake sets, or purchase a Japanese Sumi brush and start a new hobby. Prices are terrific, making this a popular spot to look for everything from paper lanterns to bamboo plants to lucky cats.
Although the ownership has changed several times along the way, this old-fashioned coffee and tea shop has continued to peddle its goods for over a century. Located on historic Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, McNulty's Tea & Coffee Company stands out among the newer bars and shops there and serves as a reminder of what this neighborhood used to be. In addition to over 90 different types of coffees and over 100 teas, the store sells coffee accessories, candy and gifts.
This one-stop Upper East Side art supply and stationary shop stocks a full range of office and computer supplies, including pens, paper, staplers, notebooks and painting supplies. The store also features photo holders, candles and greeting cards, as well as a number of attractive gift items. A complete wedding invitation department provides printing services.
If you're looking for excellent customer service and a friendly staff during your hunt for great wines, then Mission Fine Wines is probably one the best you will come across. Located in Staten Island, this fantastic store offers you a variety of wines. The place stocks several wines from vineyards around the globe including quintessential wines of Bordeaux, Tuscany, Spain and Australia. The store deals mainly in online deliveries and is a great place to order a large cache of wines from. The "1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild" is worth your money.
Rudy's Music in Soho specializes in guitars and stringed instruments, from ukuleles and bass guitars to mandolins and Flying-V's. Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Gibson, Seagull, Taylor are a few brands that are represented on the shelves. However, the owner himself, Rudy Pensa has been making his own professional guitars since 1982 and has been tinkering with the ax since he was seven-years old. You can purchase these guitars here and in fact, some of the best guitar players in the world have used them, from Eric Clapton to Mark Knopfler. Overall, this shop is for the professional's professional, and sure you could visit Guitar Center uptown, but the chance of running into a guitar hero is much more likely here.
As the name suggests, Haven Cycles is truly a haven for cycling enthusiasts of New York. Whether you're looking for a new bicycle, want to repair your old one or buy awesome cycling gear, Haven Cycles is the place to be. This cycling shop also boasts an impressive vintage collection of cycles and accessories and the knowledgeable staff here can help patrons find the best buy for their money. Whether a seasoned cyclist or beginner, visit Haven Cycles before hitting the open road.
Fiore's is an Italian-American grocery store and deli that retails specialty meats, cheeses and condiments. The cash-only store has earned a reputation for some of the best sandwiches this side of Hoboken and certainly one of the best home-made mozzarella you'll find in town. Each day the shop offers a daily special sandwich from the cult-classic roast beef and mozzarella or "muz" as its known by regulars, to the flavorful prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich. Get here early to avoid the lines out the door at peak lunch hour.
Set on the banks of the East River, Anima Mundi Apothecary is your one-stop shop for all things herbal and medicinal. Home to hundreds of organic herbs, all of which are sourced from local farmers in South and Central America, the apothecary offers a mélange of spirit tools, elixirs, tonic and kits. Influenced by various forms of medicinal alchemy such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and others, Anima Mundi also offers exquisitely-prepared supplements that boast of healing properties. Visitors can also relax with soothing drinks like Turmeric Latte and Mushroom Espresso and participate in workshops and events held at their store.