Bridge Kitchenware Corporation

711 3rd Ave, enter on 45th St between 2nd and 3rd Aves, New York, NY 10017 212-688-4220

Description: MIDTOWN EAST. This is the store for shoppers looking for professional quality cookware. Be sure to check out the line of Copper Bonus cookware to experience the very best in cooking and great looks in your kitchen. For over 50 years, the store has been in the business of serving New York's hotel and restaurant industries. Bridge is known for its fair pricing and ultimate European and domestic quality. They offer a bridal registry, website and on-line shopping as well. TRAIN: 6 to 51st St; E, F to Lexington Ave
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Dean & DeLuca

560 Broadway, at Prince St, New York, NY 10012 212-226-6800

Description: MIDTOWN WEST. Best known as a market for new and innovative products, Dean & DeLuca has etched out quite a reputation among savvy New York shoppers and international visitors. Products range from sun-dried tomatoes to cook and kitchenware fit for a gourmet chef. The selection of cheeses is nothing short of spectacular. You will also find some of the finest chocolates available. TRAIN: B, D, F, Q to 47-50th Sts
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FAO Schwartz

767 5th Ave, between 58th and 59th Sts, New York, NY 10153 212-644-9400

Description: MIDTOWN EAST. This is definitely a unique shopping experience. You will be thoroughly entertained by toys and games that speak to the kid in you. Many toys sold here are one-of-a-kind finds. Be sure to check out the clock at the entrance and don't miss the 17-foot teddy bear. Have fun! TRAIN: N, R to 5th Ave
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Gardner and Barr

213 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022 212-752-0555

Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Sheldon Barr knows so much about hand blown, collectible glass, he's written a book on the subject. You can find everything from goblets to chandeliers, even rare layered glass pieces. Gardner and Barr has one of the largest collections of antique (dating from 1855 to 1929) Murano glass, known the world over for its vibrant color and superior craftsmanship. TRAIN: 4,5,6 to 59th St; N, R to Lexington Ave
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Strand Book Store

828 Broadway, At 12th St, New York, NY 10003 212-473-1452

Description: WEST VILLAGE. New and used books and first editions ­ the Strand has over two million of them on over eight miles of shelves. Half the fun is in actually finding the title you're looking for. It may take some time, but eventually you'll find great books here. There is also a great selection of hard to find titles at a great price. Service may not be readily available but staff members do know their stuff. The inventory is the most all-inclusive in the city and the book search system provides an alternative to visiting the too-crowded, poorly-ventilated store. TRAIN: N, R, Q, W, 4, 5, 6 or L to Union Square
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Takashimaya New York

693 5th Ave, between 54th and 55th, New York, NY 10022 212-350-0100

Description: MIDTOWN EAST. This is an unusually different kind of department store. The first floor is designated art gallery space, Japanese undertones exist in every department, and cultural nuances are apparent on every level of the store. Each floor has a unique theme with just the right item for anyone on your list. Be sure to visit the Tea Box in the basement before you leave the store. TRAIN: N, R to 5th Ave; E, F to 5th Ave
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Tender Buttons

143 E 62nd St, between Lexington and 3rd Aves, New York, NY 10021-7688 212-758-7004

Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Ever lost a button? If you're looking for a replacement for that impossible to find button, stop by Tender Buttons. Odds are good that they will have it. The store's inventory is extensive ­ it once took an employee two weeks to count all the buttons on one shelf. This interesting shop is also home to an equally vast collection of antique buttons, cuff links and other gentleman's jewelry for purchase or viewing as museum artifacts. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St; E, F to Lexington Ave
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Tiffany & Co.

727 5th Ave, at 57th St, New York, NY 10022-2580 212-755-8000

Description: MIDTOWN EAST. Tiffany & Co. has earned itself a worldwide reputation as a dealer in the finest jewelry on the market. Be assured that anything bought from this store is unrivaled in quality and craftsmanship. Founded in 1837, Tiffany & Co. chose a special shade of blue to symbolize the company's outstanding reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Today, the color is used on their catalogues, merchandising, advertising and promotional materials. This color became such a signature trademark with Tiffany & Co. that today it is universally recognizable as "Tiffany Blue." TRAIN: N, R, E, F to 5th Ave
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Urban Archaeology

143 Franklin St, between Hudson and Varick, New York, NY 10013-2915 212-431-4646

Description: TRIBECA. The main focus at Urban Archaeology is the collection and preservation of antique fixtures, including washstands, lighting fixtures and medicine cabinets. They also offer historically accurate reproductions. For truly unique accents for your bathroom or specialty sconces for your walls, purchase a fixture from this unique store. Be sure to check out their new, second story tile show room. TRAIN: 1,9 to Franklin St
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