New York Magazine

Standouts among these stores' dozens of frames include Paul Smith's tweedy plastic ones and Modo's minimalist styles.

Since 1983, this West Village catering company, which also has its own event space, has accommodated any palate. They’ve served crowds of 3,000 guests before. 

This sleek shop for tricked-out toys, gadgets, and audio gear supplies surrounding NYU students with the latest brands from Japan.

Access Artisans is perfect for the collector who loves discovering unknowns.

High-quality cotton basics for men and women by designer Adam Lippes.

Meatpacking-district regulars can tune up for an evening of cocktails with a workout.

This shop's women's clothing includes designers from New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Albertine boutique owner Kyung Lee offers bespoke dresses at off-the-rack prices in this crafty sister shop.

This funky gallery and retail space stocks classic toys and games from the 1940s through the 1980s.

The third outpost in Amy Scherber’s chainlet is worth a stop for artisan breads, sandwiches, salads, and sweets.

Retro, sometimes not-so-cheap fashions such as polyester graphic shirts rule at this Village fixture.

Designer Juliana Cho's boutique has already become something of a celebrity magnet.

You’ll find supplies for a witch’s brew or a bubble bath at this herbalist’s apothecary.

This friendly little shop's staff love their loyal clientele as much as their clientele love them.

This chic Union Square full-service emporium features professional personal consultants and gorgeous custom-printed suites.

Luxe home decor and offbeat fashion in a carefully curated retail boutique.

International brands of wallets, backpacks and luggage fit for folding, wheeling and comfortably toting most anything.

The city's premier orchid seller has familial ties to Holland.

A shoebox-size West Village hardware store with a staggering selection.

The Bathroom offers all the top-shelf product you'll need to get squeaky clean and smelling sweet.

The Bathroom offers all the top-shelf product you'll need to get squeaky clean and smelling sweet.

These friendly, disheveled neighborhood shops are convenient sources of dog and cat food, toys, and scratching posts.

These friendly, disheveled neighborhood shops are convenient sources of dog and cat food, toys, and scratching posts.

This Chicago import carries sophisticated maternity apparel by high-end mainstream designers.

Greenwich Village emporium of oversize purses, laptop cases, and luggage.