ZenFoodster: A rotating selection of local craftspeople, designers and artists who sell a browsable mix of accessories, T-shirts to handmade jewelry and more...also a great place to score "artsier" souvenirs!
1716 1st Ave (Corner of East 89th St), New York, NY
Video Store · Yorkville · 12 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: Support this local biz! $7.99 Annual fee=FREE pickup +delivery svc+1 FREE rental. ~$3-4/movie w/ pre-paid credits. Rent 2/ get 1 free on Sun's; 2-for-1 on Mon, Tue & Wed's + Kid movies Everyday.
Office Supply Store · Yorkville · 2 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: "Deal here: if u need to use their computer, charge is a min of $2/min + 10Β’/ B&W pg but if u don't & email it to them, charge is 20Β’/ B&W pg (60Β’ min total)." See my pic 4 fax prices.
Jewelry Store · Financial District · 3 tips and reviews
David Gilford: 84-year-old Al Maddox has been fixing the Financial District's watches since 1949. At $5 for a battery change, it's both a slice of history and the best deal in town. Hidden on 5th floor of 1 Beekman.
Vintage and Thrift Store · East Williamsburg · 11 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: A brick-and-mortar version of their popular Etsy shop (etsy.com). More affordable alternative to hi-priced vintage & gently used new clothing & accessories.. grunge, goth and classic β80s & β90s style
Jared Nicodemus: Newest vintage clothing store in town. And not only will the hip, early twenty-somethings find retro chic clothing (men's and women's), they also carry used guitars, effects pedals, strings, and amps.
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 664 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: A touristy spot but I still love the Grove for the relaxed shopping atmosphere, tacos & aguas frescos at La LoterΓa in Farmers Mkt, & the star-sightings. Also, I get my parking validated in the Mkt.
Gift Store · Downtown Portland · 3 tips and reviews
Joe Cooper: Another great shop with a mix of old and new. Lots of local art and a fantastic vinyl section. I found too many treasures and had to edit down!
Art Museum · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews
Visit Maine: Great museum with new exhibits and a fantastic permanent collection. Free admission on Fridays is a nice perk, too. Make sure to check out the local galleries along Congress Street and in the Old Port
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews
Malika: Stationery! Japanese souvenirs! Oh, and books, yeah! I also like the selection for craft souls - if you like to knit, sew, crochet you'd find something interesting.