New York Magazine

Bernard Weiser, son of the late owner Joel, runs this shop with an ever-evolving inventory of 8,000 bottles.

A homegrown chain of gourmet groceries for the hard-core foodie and the casual cook alike.

Handmade Parisian luxury linens with bright, whimsical designs.

Part greenmarket, part garage sale.

This tiny retail version of a Silk Road tour sells jewelry, clothing, bags, and trinkets from the Far East and beyond.

The company has evolved since Eighties rap acts like Run-DMC put Kangol on the map.

Lululemon (a recent Canadian import) has enough style to pass muster at pretty much any weekend social occasion short of a sit-down dinner.

Over-sugary sweets that bring back memories of bake-sales, tea parties, and toy ovens.

Oreck Clean Home Center has trained professionals on hand.

All that glitters is gold (and silver) at this national chain, where shiny gift wrapping is as important as the gift itself.

Rayburn works with Manhattan school-band directors to find out what brands are best for your kids.

Collectors come here for new and antique jewelry from Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, David Webb, and others.

Favorites of Brooke Astor and her crowd, these are hats for dressy occasions.

High-end and inexpensive shoes for both men and women.

Both seasoned pros and teetering beginners pedal out with bikes that suit their needs at this pair of well-stocked and well-staffed cycling shops.