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NYC-based Colors in Optics handmakes eyewear, like these stylish
aviator sunglasses for men and
women, sold at Bergdorf Goodman. www.colorsinoptics.com.
754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th
sts., 212.753.7300. Map 1, E6
This hand-tanned leather portfolio by Col. Littleton, available
at Orvis, makes a handsome
addition to any work space.
www.colonellittleton.com. 489
Fifth Ave., btw 41st & 42nd sts.,
212.867.0212. Map 1, G6
Hayward’s luxurious leather
cross-body bags, which are
bench-crafted in New York City,
seamlessly transition from day to
night. www.haywardluxury.com.
131 E. 70th St., btw Lexington &
Park aves., 212.585.1712. Map 1, C7
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ARTSEE Not your average eyeglasses
store, this go-to destination for
celebrities sells funky and classic
frames, plus doubles as an art gallery.
www.artseebpc.com. 220 Murray
St., btw West St. & North End Ave.,
212.227.2400. Map 1, N5
FINE AND DANDY SHOPThis specialty
boutique offers thousands of ways for
men to add flair to their wardrobe with
whimsical lapel pins, playful pocket
squares and ties, old-fashioned grooming supplies, stylish hats and vintage
items. www.fineanddandyshop.com.
445 W. 49th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves.,
212.247.4847. Map 1, E4
FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOP Established
in 1892, this Chicago-based men’s
footwear company creates stylish
shoes, such as the popular Riva slip-on
dress shoe, wingtip oxfords and zippered boots, to complete any casual or
dressy outfit. www.florsheim.com. 444
Madison Ave., btw E. 49th & E. 50th
sts., 212.752.8017. Map 1, E6
HENRI BENDEL This chic emporium of
women’s accessories offers sophisticated luxury products in imaginative
designs and splashy colors. www.henri
bendel.com. 712 Fifth Ave., btw 55th &
56th sts., 212.247.1100. Map 1, E6
KHIRMA ELIAZOV The former acces-
sories editor’s U.S. flagship carries her
own handbag line alongside other
accessories, including small leather
goods and design books. khirmaeli
azov.com. 102 Charles St., at Bleecker
St., 212.529.1408. Map 1, J5
MOSCOT Frames for prescription lenses
and sunglasses, made in a variety of
materials ranging from rectangular
acetate to thin aviator-style metal,
are available at this NYC institution,
which is 100 years old. www.moscot
.com. 108 Orchard St., at Delancey St.,
212.477.3796. Map 1, L7; and two other
NYC locations.
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BABEL FAIR This store stocks women’s
apparel and accessories created by
emerging contemporary designers
from around the world. www.babelfair
.com. 260 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E.
Houston sts., 646.360.3685. Map 1, K7;
and one other NYC location.
CLOAK & DAGGER NYC This quirky bou-
tique boasts a wide range of vintage
and designer pieces and accessories.
Shoppers will also find an apothecary
with perfumes, nail varnishes and bath
products. www.cloakanddaggernyc
.com. 334 E. 9th St., btw First & Second
aves., 212.673.0500. Map 1, J8
MUSIC & BOOKS Blues Traveler front man John Popper talks about his book “Suck & Blow” at the Strand Bookstore on April 3 at 7 pm.
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Guidelines
This directory is a list of establishments
recommended by the editors and
includes all advertisers. For more information, visit www.wheretraveler.com.
MAP LOCATIONS
Note that the references at the end of
each listing (Map 1, A1, etc.) are coordinates for the street map on pages 54-55.
EDIT NEW YORK The boutique—
housed in a town house—carries
clothes for women and children from
big-name designers like Stella McCartney, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Baby Dior and Baby
Chloé. www.editnewyork.com. 1368
Lexington Ave., btw E. 90th & E. 91st
sts., 212.876.1368. Map 1, A7
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women and kids, to a boutique in
NoLIta. www.roots.com. 228 Elizabeth
St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts.,
646.833.7417. Map 1, K7
A SECOND CHANCEA favorite of stylists
and the fashion-savvy, this consignment shop offers designer items at a
fraction of the original price, including
dresses and handbags from Chanel,
Louis Vuitton and other big names.
www.asecondchanceresale.com. 11091111 Lexington Ave., btw E. 77th & E.
78th sts., 212.744.6041. Map 1, K6; and
one other NYC location.
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DIPTYQUE The French fragrance and
EVERYTHING BUT WATER Fit specialists
help customers find the perfect size
and style of swimwear from highend brands. Resort wear, flip-flops,
accessories and sunscreen are also
available. www.everythingbutwater
.com. 1060 Madison Ave., at E. 80th St.,
212.249.4052. Map 1, B6
FIVESTORY This luxury boutique,
located inside an Upper East Side
town house, features high-end apparel, accessories and jewelry pieces
from such designers as Balmain and
Thakoon. www.fivestoryny.com. 18 E.
69th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves.,
212.288.1338. Map 1, C6
FORAVI This women’s clothing bou-
tique features an eclectic selection
of limited-edition designs from top
designers, as well as pieces from
Foravi’s exclusive line. www.foravi.com.
542 Broadway, btw Spring & Prince sts.,
212.966.1970. Map 1, K6; and one other
NYC location.
JOHN VARVATOS Inspired by rock stars,
this designer offers men luxurious and
sporty apparel and accessories. The
store also offers personal wardrobe
services, made-to-measure clothes and
on-site tailoring. www.johnvarvatos
.com. 765 Madison Ave., btw E. 65th &
E. 66th sts., 212.760.2414. Map 1, D6;
and two other NYC locations.
ROOTSThis Canadian heritage brand
brings high-quality leather shoes,
bags and jackets, along with wool
capes, ultra-comfy sweatpants and
cabin-inspired apparel for men,
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body care line’s West Village boutique
showcases its elegant candles, perfumes and soaps. www.diptyqueparis
.com. 377 Bleecker St., btw Charles &
Perry sts., 212.242.2333. Map 1, K5; and
various other NYC locations.
IDLEWILD BOOKS The inventory of trav-
el logs, location guides and travel-related literature from around the globe
is categorized by country. www.idlewild
books.com. 12 W. 19th St., btw Fifth &
Sixth aves., 212.414.8888. Map 1, I6
RIZZOLI BOOKSTOREThis iconic
bookstore has a gorgeous space in
the Flatiron District—complete with
dreamy wallpaper by Fornasetti and
dark wooden bookshelves filled with
oversize art books and novels. www
.rizzoliusa.com. 1133 Broadway, at W.
26th St., 212.759.2424. Map 1, H6
STRAND BOOKSTORE New, used, out-
of-print and rare books on nearly every
subject of interest are housed in this
well-established literary warehouse.
www.strandbooks.com. 828 Broadway,
at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. Map 1, J7
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212.227.9092. Map 1, N6; and two
other NYC locations.
LORD & TAYLOR Cutting-edge and
classic clothing and accessories
for men, women and children are
found at this elegant specialty
store. www.lordandtaylor.com. 424
Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts.,
212.391.3344. Map 1, G6
MACY’S HERALD SQUARE “The world’s
largest department store“ offers
a huge selection of clothing, plus
accessories, beauty products and
more. www.macys.com. 151 W. 34th
St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave.,
212.695.4400. Map 1, G5
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE A luxury depart-
ment store carrying designer apparel,
accessories and home decor items,
plus cosmetics and fragrances.
www.saksfifthavenue.com. 611
Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts.,
212.753.4000. Map 1, E6
BARNEYS NEW YORK This popular deFRESH Combining natural ingredients
and modern alchemy, this beauty line
offers skin, body and hair-care products. www.fresh.com. 57 Spring St., btw
Mulberry & Lafayette sts., 212.925.0099.
Map 1, K7; and various other NYC
locations.
NARS BOUTIQUE The cosmetics
company’s sleek boutiques carry the
complete line of bold, high-quality
makeup. www.narscosmetics.com. 971
Madison Ave., btw E. 75th & E. 76th sts.,
212.861.2945. Map 1, C6; and various
other NYC locations.
NUANSA SPAThis Midtown spa offers
more than 20 treatments, including
massages for jet-lagged travelers,
mothers-to-be and couples, as well as
facials and body scrubs. www.nuansa
spa.com. 605 Fifth Ave., 5th fl., btw 48th
& 49th sts., 212.602.1500. Map 1, F6
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BOOKS OF WONDER Bibliophiles of
every age head to this cozy nook to
browse its stock of rare collectors’ editions, childhood classics, such as “The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” and new
releases. www.booksofwonder.com.
18 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.,
212.989.3270. Map 1, I6
partment store offers fashion-forward
designer apparel for men and women,
footwear, handbags, home furnishings
and cosmetics. www.barneys.com. 660
Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts.,
212.826.8900. Map 1, D6; and various
other NYC locations.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
Discounted designer fashions for
men and women, plus shoes, bags
and accessories are available at this
recently opened offshoot of Saks Fifth
Avenue. www.saksoff5th.com. 125 E.
57th St., btw Lexington & Park aves.,
212.634.0730. Map 1, E6
BLOOMINGDALE’SWhile the Midtown
original carries everything for men,
women and the home, the SoHo
branch focuses on designerwear and
accessories. www.bloomingdales
.com. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th
St., 212.705.2000. Map 1, D7; 504
Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts.,
212.729.5900. Map 1, L6
BROOKFIELD PLACEThis shopping
center has high-end apparel and
accessories brands, including Club Monaco, Paul Smith, Tory Burch and Vince,
along with bookstores, beauty shops
and dining options. www.brookfield
placeny.com. 230 Vesey St., at West St.,
212.417.2445. Map 1, N5
THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE
Luxury stores, such as L.K. Bennett and
BOSS Hugo Boss, can be found inside
the atrium in the Time Warner Center.
www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com.
10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W.
60th sts., 212.823.6300. Map 1, D5
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BROOKLYN FLEA Furniture, jewelry,
clothing and more from local artists.
www.brooklynflea.com. Various hours
and locations, check website or call
718.928.6033.
CHELSEA MARKET A huge indoor
CENTURY 21 Deep discounts on
designer apparel and footwear for
men, women and children, along with
cosmetics, electronics and housewares. www.c21stores.com. 1972
Broadway, btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts.,
212.518.2121. Map 1, C4; 22 Cortlandt St., btw Broadway & Church St.,
market offering shops and services.
In addition to fresh produce, cheese
and baked goods, there are gift
shops, sample sales and Artists &
Fleas, an independent designer
market. www.chelseamarket.com. 75
Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts.,
212.652.2110. Map 1, J4
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SUGAR HILL MARKETThis monthly
pop-up market gives Harlem’s indie
makers a chance to sell their artisanal
goods and foods. Check the website
for hours, dates and location. www
.sugarhillmarketnyc.blogspot.com.
impressive collection of other watch
brands as well, such as A. Lange &
Söhne, Chopard and Panerai. Also on
hand is gold and diamond jewelry.
www.wempe.com. 700 Fifth Ave., at
55th St., 212.397.9000. Map 1, E6
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HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER Telescopes,
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air purifiers, animatronic toys and other
innovative gadgets are offered at this
emporium of tech goods and home
items. www.hammacher.com. 147 E.
57th St., btw Third & Lexington aves.,
800.421.9002. Map 1, E6
MENDEL GOLDBERG FABRICSThis
textile mecca specializes in European
couture fabrics, as well as made-toorder designs from the staff. www
.mendelgoldbergfabrics.com. 72
Hester St., btw Allen & Orchard sts.,
212.925.9110. Map 1, L8
MOMA DESIGN STORE Discover
cutting-edge designs for the home, office and body, along with fun gadgets,
toys and jewelry, at this store. www.mo
mastore.org. 44 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth
& Sixth aves., 212.767.1050. Map 1, E5;
and one other NYC location.
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ERICA WEINER The local designer digs
through 20th-century New England
factory warehouses to find oneof-a-kind chains and charms. www
.ericaweiner.com. 173 Elizabeth St., btw
Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.334.6383.
Map 1, L7; and one other NYC location.
TIFFANY & CO. The world-famous store
carries diamonds, gold, silver and
more—all of which come wrapped in
the signature robin’s-egg blue boxes.
www.tiffany.com. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th
St., 212.755.8000. Map 1, E6; and two
other NYC locations.
TOURNEAU This store boasts time-
pieces from top brands, such as Rolex,
Cartier and Omega, among others.
www.tourneau.com. 1095 Sixth Ave., at
W. 42nd St., 212.278.8041. Map 1, F5;
and two other NYC locations.
plimentary Passport card, which can be
downloaded on an app, offers deals
at Midtown businesses. www.eastmid
town.org/passport. 212.813.0030.
FAMILY CARE OPTIONS, INC.This li-
censed, bonded and insured company
connects travelers to babysitters, nannies, elder-care providers, dog walkers
and pet caregivers. www.familycareop
tion.com. 212.748.8377.
dealer on Fifth Avenue offers an
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GTR SHOWROOMThe guitar mecca
showcases guitars by legendary
brands. www.gtrstore.com/showroom.
141 W. 28th St., 4th fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.460.8472. Map 1, H5
MOBILE SPA NEW YORK This
boutique offers on-site cellphone
repairs. www.mobilespany.com.
259 Bleecker St., btw Cornelia &
Morton sts., 212.633.8800. Map 1, J5;
89A E. Houston St., at Bowery,
212.219.8855. Map 1, K7
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AMERICAN GIRL PLACE The store
VOILÀ CHOCOLATThis shop offers
hands-on chocolatiering classes at
innovative work stations. Classes can
be reserved online and walk-ins are
welcome. www.voila-chocolat.com.
221 W. 79th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. &
Broadway, 212.920.8799. Map 1, B3
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features collectible dolls, clothing, accessories and activities. www.american
girl.com. 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.,
877.247.5223. Map 1, F6
THE LEGO STOREThe store inspires kids
with specialized building blocks, Lego
sets and other merchandise. www.lego
.com. 200 Fifth Ave., btw 23rd & 24th
sts., 212.255.3217. Map 1, I6; and three
other NYC locations.
JACKRABBIT SPORTS This store
specializes in equipment and apparel
for triathlons. www.jackrabbit.com.
42 W. 14th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.,
646.355.1982. Map 1, J6; and various
other NYC locations.
NINTENDO® WORLD An interactive
gaming paradise that carries the
latest Nintendo merchandise and
games. www.nintendoworldstore
.com. 10 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 48th St.,
646.459.0800. Map 1, F6
NBA STORE Team jerseys, basketballs,
gifts and footwear fill this arenastyle sports emporium of National
Basketball Association merchandise
and memorabilia. www.nba.com/
nycstore. 545 Fifth Ave., at 45th St.,
212.515.6221. Map 1, F6
THE NEW BALANCE EXPERIENCE STORE
Trained specialists help customers find
their perfect shoe size at this athletic
store, which offers customizable sneakers. www.newbalance.com. 150 Fifth
Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. Map 1, I6
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B&H PHOTO, VIDEO & PRO AUDIO
WEMPE JEWELERS This official Rolex
eras and professional audio and video
recording equipment. www.bhphoto
video.com. 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th
St., 212.239.7765. Map 1, G4
This store offers more than 100,000
tech-related products, including cam-
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NEW YORK VINTAGE High-end designer
vintage clothing and apparel fill this beloved store. www.newyorkvintage.com.
117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh
aves., 212.647.1107. Map 1, H5
PEOPLE OF 2MORROWThis airy bohe-
mian store carries vintage apparel and
accessories. www.peopleof2morrow
.com. 65 Franklin St., at Oak St., Brooklyn, 718.383.4402. Map 1, H10
TOKIO 7 This consignment boutique
stocks refreshing styles, from classic
vintage to funky designs. www.tokio7
.net. 83 E. 7th St., btw First & Second
aves., 212.353.8443. Map 1, J7