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Intermix.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect daytime dress, pair of J Brand jeans, or a puffer coat that won’t make you look like the Michelin man, Intermix offers a well-edited mix of emerging and established designers. Expect to see designs from DVF, Chloe, and Missoni. | 210 Columbus Ave., between W. 69th and W. 70th Sts., Upper West Side | 10023 | 212/769–9116 | Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd St.
Mint.
Trendy dresses that won’t break the bank are what Mint is all about. The collection includes BB Dakota, Susana Monaco, and Joe’s Jeans. The walls are painted, of course, in mint. | 448 Columbus Ave., between W. 81st and W. 82nd Sts., Upper West Side | 10024 | 212/724–7445 | Subway: 1 to 79th St.
Shoes, Handbags, and Leather Goods
Tani.
Fashionable Upper West Side ladies love this shoe store for its huge selection and patient staff. Tani’s selection is mostly classic-with-a-twist, and shoppers will find slightly off-the-radar brands such as Bensimon, Mugumi Ochi, and Butter. | 2020 Broadway, between 69th and 70th Sts., Upper West Side | 10023 | 212/787–1700 | Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd St.
Wine
Acker Merrall & Condit.
Founded in 1820 and billing itself as America’s oldest wine shop, Acker Merrall & Condit carries a superb selection of red burgundies. There’s also a wide range of rare and fine wines. | 160 W. 72nd St., between Amsterdam and Columbus Aves., Upper West Side | 10023 | 212/873–4361 | Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd St.
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THE SCENE
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Spotlight on Lower Manhattan
Spotlight on SoHo, NoLIta, and Little Italy
Spotlight on the East Village and Lower East Side
Spotlight on Greenwich Village, with the West Village and the Meatpacking District
Spotlight on Union Square with Gramercy, Murray Hill, and the Flatiron District
Spotlight on Midtown West and Chelsea
Spotlight on Midtown East/Upper East Side
Spotlight on The Upper West Side/Harlem
RESTAURANTS BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Chinatown
Financial District
TriBeCa
SoHo
NoLita
Little Italy
East Village
Lower East Side
Chelsea
Greenwich Village
Meatpacking District
West Village
Flatiron District
Gramercy Park
Murray Hill
Union Square
Midtown East
Midtown West
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
Harlem
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Spotlight on: Lower Manhattan | SoHo, NoLIta, and Little Italy | East Village and Lower East Side | Greenwich Village, with the West Village and the Meatpacking District | Union Square with Gramercy, Murray Hill, and the Flatiron District | Midtown West and Chelsea | Midtown East/Upper East Side | The Upper West Side/Harlem
Updated by Adeena Sussman
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you’ve come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in many ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of ways to get an authentic taste of what Gotham is all about. Whether they’re lining up at street stands, gobbling down legendary deli and diner grub, or chasing a coveted reservation at the latest celebrity-chef venue, New Yorkers are a demanding yet appreciative audience.
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