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A Alexander McQueen, 108, 140 Aaron Faber, 192–193 Alfred Dunhill, 199 Aaron’s, 289–290 Allan & Suzi, 87 ABC Carpet & Home, 12, 16, 21–22, American Express, 49 105, 108, 244, 249 American Girl Place, 93–94 Abercrombie & Fitch, 167 Amish Market, 173 About.com, 35 Amore Pacific, 117, 238–239 Accessories, 131–135 Amsterdam Avenue, 87 Accommodations, 67–77 Andy’s Chee-Pees, 216 chains, 76–77 An Earnest Cut & Sew, 189–190 dining deals, 57–58 Ann Ahn, 149 four-star, 73 Anna Sui, 137 luxury, 71–73 Anne Fontaine, 155 promotions, 53 The Annex/Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, promotions and discounts, 69–71 267–268 tax, 70 Ann Taylor, 86, 167 unusual locations, 75–76 Ann Taylor LOFT, 90, 168 Active sportswear, 135–136 Anthropologie, 105, 117 Add, 131 Antiques, 275–278 Adidas, 21, 135 Anya Hindmarch, 184 Adrien Linford, 102, 255 AOL CityGuide , 35 Adriennes, 151 The Apartment, 255, 263 Aerosoles, 207 APC, 186–187 AfternoonCOPYRIGHTED tea, 18, 66–67 A Pea In The MATERIAL Pod, 198 Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, 255 Apple Core Hotels, 76 Airport duty-free stores, 55–56 Apple Store, 116, 264 Akris, 139 April Cornell, 22, 88 Alcone Company, 109–110, 224–225 Arcade Auctions, Sotheby’s, 275

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Armani Casa, 245 Barneys Co-Op, 12, 110, 159 Arriving in New York, 44–45 Barneys New York, 160, 198, 199, Ascot Chang, 85, 199 212, 256 A Second Chance, 307 cafe, 63 Atlantic Avenue (Brooklyn), antiques Barneys Warehouse Sale, 110 shops, 277 Barolo, 67 Au Chat Botte, 156–157 Bathroom accessories, 263 Auctions for art and antiques, 269–275 Bauman Rare Books, 147 Auto, 187, 255–256 Beacon’s Closet (Brooklyn), 128 Aveda, 100, 219–220 Beauty products, 218–240 Aveda Institute, 220, 239 bath and body stores, 228–230 Avon Salon & Spa, 220, 239 big names, 219–223 A. W. Kaufman, 127 hairstylists, 236 A/X Armani Exchange, 140 makeup brands and stores, 224–228 nail salons, 237–238 B perfume and scent shops, 233–235 Baccarat, 253 pharmacies, 230–233 Back-to-school sales, 52 spas, 238–240 Bad buys, 38 U.S.-European differences, 46 Bags, 132 Beauty salons, tipping, 54 Baker Tribeca, 124, 245 Bed Bath & Beyond, 15, 249, 263 Balducci’s, 174 Bed linens, 259–261 Balenciaga, 140 Belgian Shoes, 94, 210 Bally, 140, 208 The Benjamin, 73–74 Balthazar, 67 , 160 Banana Republic, 168, 244 Café on 5, 63 B&B Italia, 245 JAR Parfums at, 234 B&J Fabrics, 151, 165 tabletop items and gifts, 256 The Barclay Inter-Continental, Bergdorf Goodman Men, 97, afternoon tea, 66 160–161, 200 Bargain Hot Line, 303 Bernardaud/Limoges, 254 Bargains, 279–313. See also Discount Best Buy, 264 stores and off-pricers; Sales Best of Scotland, 154 at bargain basements, 283–284 Betsey Johnson, 88 corporate discounts, 312–313 Billabong, 135 at department stores, 282 Blanc de Chine, 155 discount stores and off-pricers, Bliss Spa, 239 284–292 Bloomie Nails, 237 factory outlets, 292–299 Bloomingdale’s, 26, 161, 223–224 nontraditional retailing, 281 foreign exchange office, 34, 49 resale shops, 304–307 restaurants in or near, 63, 101 special-event retailing, 309–310 shopping near, 99–101 street merchants, 299–302 The Body Shop, 87, 220–221 thrift shops, 307–309 Bohkee, 132 trade-show shopping, 311–312 Bond 07, 122 used merchandise, 304–309 Bond No. 9, 233 Barnes & Noble, 87, 112, 147 Bonpoint, 102 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 316

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Books, 147–148 Caswell-Massey, 228 Books of Wonder, 147 Catherine Malandrino, 117 Borders, 147 Cath Kidston, 121 Bottega Veneta, 140, 208 Celine, 141 Boulud, Daniel, 58–59 Century 21, 22, 126, 261, 290–291 Boutiques, 149–151 Chanel, 116, 141, 234, 301, 306 Boyd’s, 22, 230–231 Cheap Trips Online, 71 Bridal shops, 151–152 Chelsea, 12, 109–111 Bridge Kitchenware Corporation, 262 Chelsea Market, 110 Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Chequepoint, 49 Shows, 268 Children, 14 , from the high 60s to the shopping for, 156–159 mid-80s, 86 Chinese New Year, 309 Broadway Panhandler, 262 Chip & Pepper, 189 Brooklyn, 128–130 Chloe, 141 five best buys in, 16 Christian Dior, 141 Brooklyn Industries, 128–129 Christian Louboutin, 210 Brooks Brothers, 93, 200–201 Christie’s, 273–274 Brookstone, 264 Christmas, sales before and after, 51 Buffspa, 237 Christofle, 254 Build-A-Bear Workshop, 25 Citysearch, 35 Bulgari, 184, 193 Clarins, 240 Burberry, 140–141 Clothing (fashions) afternoon tea, 66 active sportswear, 135–136 Burger Heaven, 64–65, 95, 97 American big names, 137–139 Burke & Burke, 65 big names, 137–146 Burlington Coat Factory, 156 boutiques, 149–151 Burton, 135 Cashmere, 152–154 Buses, 31–32 chains and multiples, 167–172 chic and simple, 154–156 C color differences, color differences in Café Boulud, 18, 58, 59 other countries, 47 Café Gray, 60 department and specialty stores, Café on 5, 63 159–165 Cafe SFA, 64 European & Japanese big names, Cafeteria, 111, 113 139–146 Calvin Klein, 138, 244 furs, 177–183 Calypso, 121, 149 hip and hot, 186–188 Calypso Home, 245 jeans, 188–190 Cancer Care Thrift Shop, 308 maternity, 197–198 Canine Styles, 17, 201 menswear, 198–201 Carnegie Hill/Upper Madison, 102 special sizes for men, 212 Caron, 233–234 special sizes for women, 212–213 Car rentals, 30 for teens, 213–215 Car services, 32–33 vintage, 215–217 Carter’s, 156 Club Monaco, 100, 105, 168 Cartier, 193–194, 254 Clyde’s, 20, 98, 231 Cashmere, 152–154 Coffee Shop, 108 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 317

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Coliseum, 147 Designer Resale, 305 Coliseum Books, 82 Dial 7 Car Service, 33 Colony Music, 83 Diane Von Furstenberg, 138 Columbus Avenue, 87–88 Diesel, 100, 189 , 27, 85–86 Discount stores and off-pricers, Columbus Day sales, 52 284–292 Comfort Inn Midtown, 76 best, 18 Comme des Garçons, 109, cashmere, 154 110–111, 141 jewelry, 194–195 Compusa, 264 Disney Store, 14, 91 Concord Chemists, 231 DKNY Donna Karan New York, 138 Condomania, 125, 202 Dolce & Gabbana, 142, 244 The Container Store, 112, 262 Donna Karan, 138, 244 Conway, 285 Dooney & Bourke, 97, 184–185 Cornelia Street Café, 125–126 Dosa, 150 Corniche Furs & Luxury Outerwear, Doubletree Guest Suites, 76 182–183 Downtown shopping neighborhoods, Corporate discounts, 312–313 103–130 Cosmetics. See Beauty products , 120 Counterfeits and imitations, 300–302 Chelsea, 109–111 CP Shades, 155 East Village, 113–115 Crabtree & Evelyn, 228–229 Ladies’ Mile, 111–113 Crate & Barrel, 15, 27, 244, 250, 257 Lower East Side, 126–127 Crouch & Fitzgerald, 94, 184 Lower , 104 Crowne Plaza Meadowlands, 297 Meatpacking District, 108–109 Currency exchange, 48–49 NoHo, 122 Nolita, 120–122 D SoHo, 115–120 Daffy’s, 93, 94, 96, 116, 183, 286 South Street Seaport, 126 Dailycandy.com, 28 TriBeCa, 123–124 Dana Buchman, 96, 138 Wall Street & World Trade D&G, 142 Center, 126 Danskin, 88 West Village, 124–126 Danube, 124 Doyle New York, 216, 274 Daryl K, 122, 149–150 The Drake Swissôtel, 74 Daum, 254 Drama Book Shop, 84, 147 David Burke at Bloomingdale’s, 63 Drugstores, best, 20 David Owens Vintage Clothing, 216 DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), David Yurman, 193, 194 207, 286 DB Bistro Moderne, 59 Dubin, Tiffany, 215 Dean & DeLuca, 174, 211, 262–263 DUMBO, 130 Delivery of packages, 39–40 Duty Free Apparel, 81 Department stores, 159–165 Duty-free shopping, 55–56 bargains, 282 Dylan’s Candy Bar, 14, 100, 174 beauty products, 223–224 best, 18 E restaurants and cafes, 62–64 Eastern Mountain Sports, 136 shopping services, 39 East Village, 113–115 visitor centers in, 34 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 318

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EasyInternetcafé, 51 for teens, 213–215 E.A.T. & E.A.T. Gifts, 175 vintage, 215–217 Eddie Bauer, 169 Fashion Update, 303 EDGE*nyNOHO, 150 Fauchon, 175 Eileen Fisher, 12, 22–23, 89, 94–95, Feast of San Gennaro, 309 102, 114–116, 154, 297 Felissimo, 11, 246 Election Day sales, 52 Fendi, 143 Electronics, 47, 264–265 Fifth Avenue, 26–27 international visitors and, 54–55 Lower, 104–108 Ellegee Nail Salon, 237–238 Midtown, 11, 91–93 E-mail, 51 , East, 95–97 Emanuel Ungaro, 142 Filene’s Basement, 19, 87, 287 Emilio Pucci, 142 Fine & Klein, 127, 183 Emporio Armani, 142 Fishs Eddy, 16, 106, 257 Encore, 305–306 575, 203 Ermenegildo Zegna, 142 Flea markets, 267–269 Escada, 143 Flight 001, 125 ESPN Zone, 83 Foodie neighborhoods, 173 Ethan Allen, 250 Foodstuffs, 172–177 Etro, 143 Forbidden Planet, 104 Eyewear, 133 Forever 21, 25, 169 Forman’s, 92, 287–288 F Forman’s Coats/Plus Sizes, 213 Fabrics, 165–166, 266 Fortunoff, 194–195, 257–258 Face Stockholm, 225 40 Carrots, 63 Factory outlets, 292–299 Fairway, 87, 89, 175 East, 90–91 Farmers’ markets, 172 West, 81–82 Fashions (clothing) 57th Street, West, 84–85 active sportswear, 135–136 Four Seasons Hotel, 72 American big names, 137–139 Fourth of July sales, 52 big names, 137–146 Fragrances, U.S.-European boutiques, 149–151 differences, 46 Cashmere, 152–154 Frédéric Fekkai, 96, 97, 236, 238 chains and multiples, 167–172 Fred’s, 63 chic and simple, 154–156 Fresh, 125, 229 color differences, color differences in Frette, 259 other countries, 47 Fur District, 81 department and specialty stores, Furniture and home decor, 241–278 159–165 antiques, 275–278 European & Japanese big names, auctions for art and antiques, 139–146 269–275 furs, 177–183 bathroom accessories, 263 hip and hot, 186–188 best, 15–16 jeans, 188–190 electronics, 264–265 maternity, 197–198 fabrics, 266 menswear, 198–201 flea markets, 267–269 special sizes for men, 212 kitchen items, 261–263 special sizes for women, 212–213 linens, 259–261 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 319

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regular , 244 Home decor and furniture, 241–278 showroom etiquette, 242 antiques, 275–278 special promotions and events, 243 auctions for art and antiques, tabletop, 253–259 269–275 “to the trade,” 242 bathroom accessories, 263 trendsetters, 245–247 best, 15–16 Furs, 177–183 electronics, 264–265 fabrics, 266 G flea markets, 267–269 Gale Grant, 196 kitchen items, 261–263 Galo, 212 linens, 259–261 Gap, 86–87, 169 regular retail, 244 Gap Kids, 87 showroom etiquette, 242 Garment District, 19, 80–81 special promotions and events, 243 Gentlemen’s Resale, 305 tabletop, 253–259 Ghurka, 98 “to the trade,” 242 Gianfranco Ferre, 143 trendsetters, 245–247 Gianni Versace, 91 Home Depot, 111, 251 Gifts, best, 16 Hotel Discounts, 71 Gino, 101 Hotels, 67–77 Giorgio Armani/Armani Couture, 143 chains, 76–77 Gracious Home, 15, 87, 100, 251 dining deals, 57–58 , 90 four-star, 73 Gray Line, 299 luxury, 71–73 GreenFlea M.S. 44, 172, 268–269 promotions, 53 GreenFlea P.S. 41, 172, 269 promotions and discounts, 69–71 Greenmarket, 106, 108, 172 tax, 70 Greenstones, 157 unusual locations, 75–76 Greenstones Too, 157 Hotels.com, 71 Gucci, 143, 204 Hotel Venus, 118 Hotel Wales, 74 H Hours, shopping, 36–37 Hairstylists, 236 Housing Works Thrift Shop, Hammacher Schlemmer, 265 112–113, 308 Handbags, 132, 133, 183–186 H. Stern, 194 best, 19 H2O Plus, 93, 221 H&M, 92, 107, 169–170 Hyman Hendler & Sons, 165–166 Hans Stern, 193 Harmon Cove, 295 I Harris Levy, 261 Ikea, 244, 251 Harry Winston, 194 Il Vagabondo, 61 Haven, 238 Imitations and counterfeits, 300–302 Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, 267–268 Information sources, 33–36 Helmut Lang, 116 Intermix, 187 Henri Bendel, 11, 63, 161, 225 International visitors, tips for, 42–56 tearoom, 63–64 brands, 55 , 12 clothing color differences, 47 Hermès, 97, 143 currency exchange, 48–49 Holiday hours, 37 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 320

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International visitors, tips for (cont.) K duty-free shopping, 55–56 Kate Spade, 185 electronic differences, 47 Kate Spade Baby, 157, 185 electronics, 54–55 Kate’s Paperie, 23, 85, 100, 118 liquor, 54 Kavanagh’s, 306 mailing and shipping, 49–50 K. C. Thompson, 195–196 postcards, 50 Keller, Thomas, 59 prices, 47–48 Keni Valenti Retro-Couture, 216–217 prix-fixe meals and restaurant Kiehl’s, 115, 232 promotions, 53 Kieselstein-Cord, 185 sale seasons, 51–52 Kirna Zabête, 118 sizes and, 45–46 Kitchen items, 261–263 taxes, 48 Kleinfeld, 19, 25, 151–152 tipping, 53–54 Klein’s of Monticello, 127 traveling to New York, 44–45 Kmart, 79, 114 Internet access, 51 Krizia, 144 Issey Miyake, 124, 144 Kunz, Gray, 59 Ito En, 175 It’s Easy, 33 L LaCoste, 170–171 J Ladies’ Mile, 15, 27, 111–113 Jacadi, 102 Lafayette Street, 122–123 Jaded, 195 Lafco/Santa Maria Novella, 118–119 Jamie Ostrow, 213 LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 29, 30 Jam Paper, 113 Laila Rowe, 132 J&R Music & Computer World, 265 Lalique, 254 Janet Sartin Institute, 231–232 Lana Marks, 186 January sales, 52 La Perla, 144 JAR Parfums at Bergdorf La Quinta , 76 Goodman, 234 L’Artisan Parfumeur, 235 J. Crew, 93, 170 Leather goods, 134, 203–206. See also Jean-Claude Biguine, 236 Bags; Handbags Jean-Paul Gaultier, 21, 98 Les Pierre Antiques, 125 Jeans, 188–190 LeSportsac, 132–133 Jeffrey, 104 Le Train Bleu, 63 Jeffrey New York, 12, 20, 108, 162 Lighthouse Store, 310 Jensen-Lewis, 252 Linens, 259–261 Jersey Gardens, 294–295 off-price, 261 Jewelry, 132–134, 191–197 Liquor, 54 John Derian, 115, 256–257 Liz Lange Maternity, 197 John Derian Dry Goods, 256–257 L’Occitane, 229 John F. Kennedy International Airport Loehmann’s, 15, 183, 284, 288 (JFK), 29, 30 Loehmann’s (), 291–292 Jo Malone, 106–107, 234–235 Longchamp, 204 Jos. A. Bank, 93, 201 Long Island Macarthur Airport J. S. Suarez, 19, 95, 185 (ISP), 29 Juan Valdez Cafe, 176 Lord & Taylor, 163 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 321

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Louis Vuitton, 96, 116, 144, 204 Metropolitan Transportation Lounge, 214 Authority, 31 Lower East Side, 126–127 Mexx, 91 Lucky Brand Jeans, 190 Michael C. Fina, 258 Luggage carts, 44 Michael’s, 19, 152, 306 Lulu Guinness, 186 Middle , 93–95 Lush, 221–222, 230 Midtown, 13 Midtown Fifth Avenue, 11, 91–93 M Mimi Maternity, 197–198 M.A.C., 225 Mini Mini Market (Brooklyn), 130 Mackenzie-Childs, 257 Missha, 227 Macy’s, 163–164, 238 Missoni, 145 restaurants, 64 Mitsuwa Marketplace, 209–210 Madison Avenue Mokuba New York, 166 Middle, 93 Morgane Le Fay, 119 upper, 97–99 Moss, 248 Magic Windows, 158 Muji, 26 Mailing, international, 49–50 Museum stores, 26 Mailing packages, 40 Myla, 202 Mall at Mill Creek, 295 Malo, 153 N M&J Trimming, 166 Nail salons, 237–238 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, NBA Store, 91, 92 276–277 Neighborhoods, shopping Manny’s Music, 84 Brooklyn, 128–130 Manolo Blahnik, 204 downtown, 103–130 Manrico, 153 Canal Street, 120 Marc Jacobs, 116, 138–139 Chelsea, 109–111 Mariko, 133, 197 East Village, 113–115 Marimekko, 101 Ladies’ Mile, 111–113 The Mark, 72 Lower East Side, 126–127 Mary Quant, 227 Lower Fifth Avenue, 104 Mastic Spa, 240 Meatpacking District, 108–109 Maternity shops, 197–198 NoHo, 122 Maternity Works, 197 Nolita, 120–122 Max Mara, 144–145 SoHo, 115–120 Mayle, 187 South Street Seaport, 126 Meatpacking District, 12, 26, 108–109 TriBeCa, 123–124 Memorial Day sales, 52 Wall Street & World Trade Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 126 Center Thrift Shop, 309 West Village, 124–126 Menswear, 198–201 uptown east, 90–102 Mercer Kitchen, 120 Bloomingdale’s country, 99–101 Metaphors (Brooklyn), 129 Carnegie Hill/Upper Madison, 102 MetroCards, 31 57th Street, 95–97 Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, 42nd Street, 90–91 14, 20 middle Madison Avenue, 93–95 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 322

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Neighborhoods, shopping (cont.) Ollie’s Noodle Shop, 65 Midtown Fifth Avenue, 91–93 Omar, 133 , 95 OMG, 190 upper Madison Avenue, 97–99 Omo Norma Kamali, 85 uptown west, 78–89 Original Levi’s Store, 190 Columbus Circle, 85–86 Origins, 222 42nd Street, 81–82 Orvis, 136 57th Street, 84–85 Oshkosh B’Gosh, 158 Garment District, 80–81 Outlets at the Cove, 295 , 84 Theater District, 83–84 P , 78–80 Panhandlers, 34 , 82–83 Paragon Sports, 136 Upper West Side, 86–89 Park Avenue, 95 Newark Liberty International Airport Parking, hotel, 68 (EWR), 29, 30 Parsons School of Design, 81 Newel Galleries, 276 Pastis, 109 Transit Travel Informa- Patagonia, 136 tion Center, 31 Paterson Silks, 266 New Yorker, 35 Paul Smith, 107 New York magazine, 35, 36, 280, 303 Paul Stuart, 93 New York Times, 303 Pearl River Mart, 120, 246, 248 New York Today, 35 Penhaligon’s, 235 Nicole Farhi, 145 Peninsula New York, 71 Nicole Farhi/202, 145 Penny Whistle Toys, 102 Niketown, 135 Perlier Kelemata, 230 Nine West, 208 Perry Street, 60 Ninth Avenue International Food Per Se, 59 Festival, 309 Personal/special shoppers, 39 Nobu, 124 Petco, 201 NoHo, 122 Pets, 201–202 Nolita, 12, 13, 26, 120–122 Phillips, 274 Nougatine, 60 Pier 1 Imports, 258 N. Peal, 153 , 72–73 NTSC, 47 afternoon tea, 66–67 NYC & Company, 35 Pierre Deux, 98, 266 Pier 17 Pavilion, 210 O Pilgrim (Home; Brooklyn), 129 Odeon, 124 Pleasure Chest, 203 Off-pricers and discounters, 284–292 Pleats Please Issey Miyake, 145 best, 18 Porthault, 260 cashmere, 154 Portico Home, 263 jewelry, 194–195 Posh Sale, 304, 310 Oilily, 158 Postcards, 50 Olatz, 259–260 Pottery Barn, 87, 244, 258 Old Navy, 79, 171 Prada, 21, 119, 145, 205 Oliviers & Co., 176, 229 Pratesi, 260 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 323

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Presidents’ Day sales, 52 uptown west Pre-theater dinner specials, 58 34th Street, 80 Priceline.com, 71 57th Street, 85 Private sales, 38 Broadway, 89 Prix-fixe meals, 53 Times Square, 83 Puma Black Store, 187–188 Time Warner Center, 86 Pylones, 119 Restaurant Week, 53, 58 Restoration Hardware, 252 Q Resurrection, 217 Qiora, 240 Ricky’s, 20, 86, 226–227 Rihga Royal, 70 R Rizzoli Bookstore, 148 , 62 Rochester Big & Tall, 212 Ralph Lauren, 99, 116, 139, 246 Rockefeller Center, 84, 210 Ralph Lauren Eyewear, 133 Rothman’s, 292 Ramada Inn Eastside, 76 Ruehl, 150 Ray-Ban sunglasses, 301 Rugby, 14, 214 Reinstein/Ross, 196 Religious hours, 37 S René, 133–134, 197 Sabon, 222 Resale shops, 304–307 Safety, 34 best, 18 St. John, 139 Rescue Beauty Lounge, 238 St. Mark’s Comics, 114 Restaurants St. Regis, 71 afternoon tea, 66–67 , 11, 18, 19, 34, best for lunch, 17–18 64, 164 big chefs, 58–61 Cafe SFA, 64 Brooklyn, 130 Sales, 280–281. See also Bargains at department stores, 62–64 after-Christmas, 281 downtown best, 18 Chelsea, 111 international visitors and, 43 Ladies’ Mile, 113 private, 38 Lower Fifth Avenue, 107–108 seasons for, 51–52 Meatpacking District, 109 special, 302–304 SoHo, 67, 120 Sales tax, 40–41, 48 TriBeCa, 124 Sally Hershberger Downtown, 108 West Village, 125 Salvation Army/Grandma’s (Best) Kept hotel dining deals, 57–58 Secret (Brooklyn), 129 legends and landmarks, 61–62 Salvatore Ferragamo, 146, 205 pre-theater dinner specials, 58 Sample sales, 36, 81, 302–303 promotions and prix-fixe meals, 53 S&B Report, 36, 81, 302–303 tipping, 54 Schweitzer Linen, 260–261 uptown east Scoop, 101, 188 57th Street, 97 SEA, 130 Bloomingdale’s area, 101 Sean John, 91 Madison Avenue, 99 Searle, 25 Midtown Fifth Avenue, 93 Secaucus Outlets, 295–297 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 324

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Seize Sur Vingt, 121 Stella McCartney, 108, 146 Sephora, 101, 223 Stephane Kelian, 209 Sermoneta, 134 Steve Madden, 208 Seventh on Sale, 309 Stewart International Airport (SWF), 29 Seventh Regiment Armory Antiques Strand Book Store, 104, 148 Show, 310 Strawberry, 214–215 Sex toys, 202–203 Street merchants, 299–302 Shabby Chic, 247 Stuart Weitzman, 205 Sharper Image, 265 Subway, 31 Shen New York, 155–156 Summer sales, 52 Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sunday shopping, 37 76–77 Sunglasses, 290, 301 The Sherpa Shop, 17, 94, 201 Sur La Table, 14, 26, 116, 259 Sherry-Netherland, 71 Surrey Hotel, 74–75 Shipping, 40 Swann Galleries, 275 international, 49–50 Syms, 95 Shoes, 203–209 Shopping centers, 209–212 T Shopping hours, 36–37 Tabletop items and gifts, 253–259 Showtime Cafe, 63 “real people,” 257–259 Shu Uemura, 227–228 trendsetters in, 254–257 Sigerson Morrison, 206 Takashimaya, 11, 13, 23, 91, 92, 247 Sightseeing, 35 Talbots, 86, 93, 171 Silk Trading Co., 105, 266–267 Talbots Mens, 93, 171 Simon’s Hardware, 252 T. Anthony, 95 60 Thompson, 75 Taschen, 116, 148 Sizes, American, 45–46 Tavern on the Green, 62 Skycaps, 44 Tax Smith & Hawken, 252 hotel, 70 Smythson of Bond Street, 213 sales, 40–41, 48 SoHo, 12, 13, 26, 115–120 Taxis, 32 restaurants, 67 airport, 44–45 Soho Grand Hotel, 76 tipping, 54 Sonia Rykiel, 146, 203 Teens, 213–215 Sony Style, 96–97, 265 Tender Buttons, 166 Sotheby’s, 274–275 Tepper Galleries, 275 South Street Seaport, 126 Terence Conran Shop, 15, 101, Spas, 238–240 244, 252 tipping, 54 Terra 47, 107 Special-event retailing, 309–310 TG-170, 127 Special shoppers, 39 Thanksgiving sales, 51 Spence Chapin Thrift Shop, 309 Theater District, 83–84 Spice Market, 61 Theater packages, 69 Sports Authority, 135 Theory, 188 Sports gear, 135–136 34th Street, west, 78–80 Sportswear, 135–136 Thomas Cook, 49 Stationery, 213 Thomas Pink, 93 Stella , 216 Three Guys, 99 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 325

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Thrift shops, 307–309 57th Street, 84–85 Tiffany & Co., 186, 191, 194, 247, 254 Columbus Circle, 85–86 corporate discounts, 312 Garment District, 80–81 Time Out New York, 35, 36, 303 Rockefeller Center, 84 Times Square, 82–83 Theater District, 83–84 Times Square Information Center, 82 Times Square, 82–83 Time Warner Center, 27, 86, 211 Upper West Side, 86–89 Tipping, 53–54 Urban Outfitters, 87, 215 T.J. Maxx, 261, 289 Used merchandise, 304–309 TKTS, 82 U.S. Postal Service, 40 Todd Oldham by La-Z-Boy, 115 Tod’s, 207 V TopButton.com, 303 Valentine’s Day sales, 52 Tourneau, 193 Valentino, 146 Toys “R” Us, 14, 83, 157 Van Cleef & Arpels, 194 Trader Joe’s, 176–177 VBH, 134 Trade-show shopping, 311–312 Vera Cruz, 130 Translators, 39 Vera Wang, 19, 152 Transportation, 30–33 Vera Wang Maids, 152 Trash and Vaudeville, 114 Versace, 244 Traveling to New York, 29–30 Via Spiga, 208 international visitors, 44–45 Vice Store, 123 TriBeCa, 26, 123–124 Videos, 47 TriBeCa Grill, 124 Village Voice, 35 Triple Five Soul, 123 Vintage clothing, 215–217 Atrium, 211 Vong, 61 TSE, 154 Vongerichten, Jean-Georges, 60–61 U W Union Square, 13, 25 Waldorf-Astoria, 70 Unisa, 208 Wall Street, 126 University Place antiques shops, The Warwick, 68, 75 277–278 Watches, 192–193 , 11 Waterworks, 263 Upper West Side, 86–89 Wedding gowns, best places for, 19 Uptown shopping neighborhoods Westchester County Airport (HPN), 29 east, 90–102 West Elm, 244, 253 42nd Street, 90–91 Brooklyn, 130 57th Street, 95–97 West Village, 124–126 Bloomingdale’s country, 99–101 What Comes Around Goes Around, 216 Carnegie Hill/Upper Madison, 102 Where, 35 middle Madison Avenue, 93–95 White sales, 52 Midtown Fifth Avenue, 91–93 Whole Body at Whole Foods, 230 Park Avenue, 95 Whole Foods, 177, 205 upper Madison Avenue, 97–99 W hotels, 77 west, 78–89 Williamsburg (Brooklyn), 128–129 34th Street, 78–80 Williamsburg Mini Mall (Brooklyn), 42nd Street, 81–82 129–130 15_787434 bindex.qxp 6/13/06 6:45 PM Page 326

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Williams-Sonoma, 102, 259 Z William-Wayne & Co., 248 Zabar’s, 87, 177 Woodbury Common, 297–299 Zara, 172 World Trade Center, 126 ZChemists, 134–135 W. W. Chan & Sons Tailors Ltd., 311 Zero Maria Cornejo, 122 Zitomer, 99, 134–135, 158–159, 165, Y 232–233 Yaso, 119, 150–151 Yohji Yamamoto, 146 Yves Saint Laurent, 146