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Lacquered roasted ducks hang in the butcher shop; rows of egg tarts fill the bakery displays; and prepared-food stations hawk pay-per-pound delicacies like shredded pig’s ear and gamy beef tongue. Read more.
This crown jewel of the East Village is very popular for their extensive menu of delicious variety. Try the infamous Korean bo ssäm (pork shoulder lettuce wraps) for which the place is named. Read more.
The best store to blow your paycheck in stocks covetable finds from around the world—both luxury threads and more affordable goods like indie mags, CDs and hip accessories. Read more.
People who love this hotel include: Karl Lagerfeld, Courtney Love, Marc Jacobs (who briefly lived here), Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss and...oh yeah...Madonna. Keep your shades on when you stay here. Read more.
UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. Read more.
Our theory: once you've tried Theory, you'll be addicted! You can never get enough of what flatters. Read more.
The Italian-born owners here get their stock abroad, which means a great selection of brands like Valentino, Missoni, and Gucci. This year's Best of New York pick for vintage party dresses. Read more.
Owned by a pair of Italian natives, this outpost of the popular NYC vintage chainlet is a slick Soho space full of pieces from big-in-the-'80s names: Martine Sitbon, Katharine Hamnett, Guy Laroche. Read more.
A beautifully curated shop with clothes to wear to the opera or go clubbing, alongside a nice selection of men’s clothes, and furniture that can transform your walk up into a Park avenue manse. Read more.
The original owners of garments sold here are risk taking fashion mavericks. Shop here if you are invited to a wedding of your really wealthy friends and want to look as elegant as everyone else. Read more.
The place to shop if you are are a poverty stricken intern invited to a black tie dinner (or a ball at the White House). Clothing ranges from a low of AnnTaylor to a high of the fashion stratosphere. Read more.
A great shop for high-end office worthy duds, a wide selection of separates, party dresses & great accessories. Lots of Chanel (if that is your thing) but also lots of less stuffy clothing. Read more.
Poverty stricken opera singers and performers can find here show stopping performance garb. There's a wide selection of notice-me clothes for the voluptuous shopper. The staff is incredibly helpful. Read more.
Attention vegetarians! Feast on huge portions of NYC's best cheap veggie soups for $4.50. Unlimited servings of challah toast before 10am. Read more.
On a budget & need a good date spot? Go here for tasty Italian fare & intimate atmosphere. Choose a fish entree for <$20 or pasta for <$11. Read more.
Looking for a cheap & delectable brunch deal? For $14.50 prix-fixe, choose from 9 entrees w/ drink included. Try the Nutella French Toast. Read more.
Big appetite for lunch? Go here for large, affordable servings of hearty comfort food. Rotisserie chicken, 2 sides, soup & bread for <$8. Read more.
Green-minded, hungry & on a budget? Go here for cheap, tasty, locally-grown American food. Leave room for Pumpkin Marscapone Mousse ($7). Read more.
Add this to your list of gear spots if you don't already know. With so many quality brands, you'll definitely leave with a shopping bag out the door. Footwear is exceptional. Read more.
Recommended: Cereal-milk soft-serve ice cream, chocolate-chocolate cookie, candy-bar pie, chocolate cake with yellow-cake icing, banana cake with hazelnut crunch, Chinese-sausage focaccia. Read more.
Frank Bruni recommends the small flatbread pizzas in his New York Diet, in particular one that pairs "a bevy of caramelized onions and very nice Parmigiano Reggiano." Read more.
Dig Inn is an ethical & sustainable restaurant participating in Shop Your Values Week! Pledge now and receive discounts at 200+ businesses in NYC from May 3-10, 2012. #SYVW Read more.
affordable items for the whole family, always a sale going on and friendly service! you can't beat that! Read more.
Look for Christian Siriano's black Caged Strappy Shootie - a great recessed platform (and soon to be a seriously hot trend!) Read more.