BEST ANTIQUE STORE
EAST VILLAGE VINTAGE
COLLECTIVE
545 E 12th St
(646) 476-8036–www.
eastvillagevintagecollective.com
East Village Vintage Collective has become a
must-visit for all of your clothing needs, but
the vintage shop carries much more in store.
Yes, they have some of the chicest selections of
clothing for your thrifting pleasure, but they also
have an array of accessories, vinyl, tchotchkes,
home goods, toys and more. Some of their home
goods include vintage glasses, such as a Burger
King Burger Thing Glass from 1979, and art
pieces like ceramic and wooden poodles from the
‘60s. EVVC makes sure to update both of their
locations (in the East Village and Jacksonville,
Florida) with the raddest items they can fi nd.
BEST BOOK STORE
STRAND BOOK STORE
828 Broadway
(212) 473-1452–www.strandbooks.com
Manhattan spoke and selected the legendary
Strand Book Store as its favorite book shop.
Off ering a selection of new, used, rare and
out-of-print books, Strand Book Store is the
place to look out for that book you can’t fi nd
anywhere else or to fi nd that book you never
knew you needed. Rumor has it that the
independent bookstore contains 18 miles of
books, so mostly any reader should be able to
fi nd something for their liking!
BEST BOUTIQUE
ANNICK GOUTAL
397 Bleecker St
(646) 964-4819–www.us.goutalparis.com
For those who love to shop for perfume, bath
and beauty locally, Annick Goutal is the go-to
spot to fi nd the products you need. They
carry a number of scents to choose from, so
there truly is something for everybody, and
in no time you’ll fi nd your signature scent!
Plus, Annick Goutal sticks to using authentic
ingredients and environmentally friendly
products, so you’ll feel good knowing you
made the right purchase. If you’re not sure
where to start, the store’s sales associates are
on hand to help you fi nd that scent that’s just
for you. Don’t forget to check out their other
products in store!
BEST FLORIST
GOTHAM FLORIST
The Arts Building, 336 W 37th St
(212) 203-8161–www.gothamfl orist.com
There aren’t many occasions that don’t call for
fl owers. There are many fl orists, but none of them
have the style and fl are that the Gotham Florist
has. Located in the heart of the city’s fashion
district, the fl orists provide the chicest styled
arrangements available. Gotham Florist off ers the
highest quality and unique fl owers, with superior
customer service that guarantees you get exactly
what you’re looking for. One of their best services
is their same day delivery, which off ers customers
the chance to call and order fl owers for any
moment — birthdays, sympathy fl owers, Mother’s
Day fl owers, and have them hand-delivered
anywhere in the city. Whether you’re searching
for wonderful wedding fl owers, beautiful
bouquets and classy centerpieces, you will be able
to fi nd them with Gotham Florist.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
(TIE)
CB2
979 3rd Ave
(212) 355-7974–www.cb2.com
Give your home a unique, modern look with
the furniture available at CB2. Whether you
live in an apartment or a townhouse, CB2
aims to give your home a contemporary look
that truly blends in with the styles of New
York City. With tons of furniture options to
choose from, no two rooms designed with
CB2 furniture looks the same. The furniture
they off er is unique and aff ordable, so you
won’t break the bank fi nding the right pieces.
Overwhelmed by the options in front of you?
Their knowledgeable staff makes it easy to fi nd
the pieces that are right for your home. Plus,
they have all of the fi nishing touches that will
help tie any room together.
FURNITURE STORE (TIE)
CRATE & BARREL (NATIONAL
WINNER)
611 Broadway
(212) 780-0004–www.crateandbarrel.com
Making your home feel just as cozy as it does
stylish is no easy feat unless, of course, you
shop at Crate & Barrel. The international
store, with more than 100 stores and partners
in nine countries, is a destination for everyone
who wants to love the way they live. They
off er inspired and high quality products,
from contemporary to modern furniture and
decor. Not only do they have exclusive artisan
items, but they also have timeless styles that
give customers the ability to craft their home
the way they want to. Crate & Barrel pride
themselves on their aesthetically appealing
store environment and engaging online
presence that includes their website and
social media accounts. No matter what you’re
looking for — design services, gift registry,
inspiration, Crate & Barrel will have it.
BEST HOBBY STORE
BLICK ART MATERIALS
650 6th Ave
(212) 524-9611–www.dickblick.com
Trying out a new hobby in the arts? Look no
further. Blick Art Materials has everything
you need to kickstart your next arts and crafts
project. From inks and paints to canvas and
framing materials, there is a variety of options
to choose from. They even have what you need
to try out sculpting, printmaking, bookmaking,
plus another fi ber and textile-related crafts,
so if you can’t decide what to start with, you
can try it all. Can’t make it to the store? No
problem. Blick Art Materials’ online shop
makes it easy to fi nd the materials you need at
a reasonable price.
BEST JEWELRY STORE
LOVE ADORNED
269 Elizabeth St
(212) 431-5683–www.loveadorned.com
Veteran retailer Lori Leven started Love
Adorned, which has been named the best
jewelry store in Manhattan. The fine jewelry
and lifestyle store contains a curated
inventory informed by years of traveling
and collecting. Patrons of Love Adorned
will be delighted to find vintage jewelry,
one-of-a-kind piece and artisanal home
decor all under one roof. Leven founded the
shop to take a step away from the typical
“throwaway culture” and instead focuses on
values utility, aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Dozens of designers, including Leven, sell
their pieces and decor at the Elizabeth Street
store, which is open seven days a week
from noon to 8 p.m. Love Adorned also
sells gorgeous engagement rings, a piece of
jewelry that “truly defines love.” The ring
collection appeals to various tastes from
modern designer to vintage and antique.
BEST LIQUOR/WINE
STORE
CHELSEA WINE CELLAR
200 W 21st St
(212) 675-1813–www.chelseawinecellarnyc.
com
Since 1998, Chelsea Wine Cellar has been
the go-to shop for New York City dwellers to
grab a bottle of their favorite wine and spirits.
With their vast collection of red wines, white
wines, sparkling alcohols and spirits (not to
mention a special collection of vintage wines),
Chelsea Wine Cellar strives to provide the
best service at an aff ordable price. If you can’t
fi nd what you’re looking for, the store’s staff
and management is always looking to expand
their collection based on what the customers
want. So whether you need to buy a bottle for a
special occasion or you’re just trying to restock
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your liquor cabinet, Chelsea Wine Cellar
should be your fi rst stop.
BEST SUPERMARKET
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
1095 6th Ave
(917) 728-5700–www.wholefoodsmarket.com
At Whole Foods Supermarket, there’s a wide
variety of healthy, organic and tasteful products
for purchase. The market takes pride in selling
the highest natural quality foods, while satisfying
customers exceeding their expectations. You’re
bound to fi nd vibrant stacks of produce, animal
welfare rated meat, responsibly farmed and
sustainable wild-caught seafood and body
care products with trusted ingredients. The
store environment is inviting, fun, unique,
comfortable, nurturing and educational. It serves
as a community space where people often join
their friends and make new ones. For catering
and online ordering, customers can order side
dishes, appetizers and even full heat-and-serve
meals for pickup at their local store. Also, the
Whole Foods Market gift cards can be mailed,
emailed or even sent via text.
BEST TOURIST
MERCHANDISE
E.A.T. GIFTS
1062 Madison Ave
(212) 861-2544–www.elizabar.com
E.A.T. Gifts was fi rst founded by Eli Zabar in
1985 as part of E.A.T. gourmet food shop and
café. Now, the two entities are an important
part of the New York City destination, with
a rich history and a variation of services.
Eli Zabar has become an institution in the
Upper East Side, with their E.A.T. Gifts being
the spot to go to get your trinkets and other
merchandise. The store has their signature
checkered fl oor and an abundance of products
from toys to stationery to kitchen utensils.
BEST TOY STORE
DINOSAUR HILL
306 E 9th St
(212) 473-5850–www.dinosaurhill.com
Ever since 1983, Dinosaur Hill has been a
reliable place to shop for the best toys in the
city. But their items aren’t just your run-ofthe
mill toys. Customers tend to describe the
store as a magical hidden gem in the city with
items that are incomparable to those that
you’ll fi nd anywhere else. Their selection of
carefully crafted products include handmade
toys, musical instruments and clothing. The
award-winning shop, opened by Pamela Pier,
is committed to presenting variation of classic
toys like blocks, rattles, globes, books and
other trinkets that are sure to challenge the
kids who play with them.
SHOPPING
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