For a city dweller, it’s hard to beat a mall that’s adjacent to three subway lines. Stop by this new mall, built in 2003, for luxury brands and actually good restaurants like Per Se.
If you find yourself hankering for a suburban mall experience, head to this open-air shopping plaza for chains like Gymboree and Borders, plus a smattering of restaurants and a Regal Cinema.
The high-end roster at this mall includes Michael Kors, Burberry and a lot more. It also includes dining options like Seasons 52 and the Capital Grill—although if you’re going to a mall, eating at chain restaurants and fast food joints is a necessity.
Brooklyn Fare was an unexpected hit in Gotham's food world: The stainless-steel chef's counter in the back of a Downtown Brooklyn grocery was the oddball setting for Cesar Ramirez's exquisite food.
With 130 stores and counting, Gregory & Benson has the largest footprint of independently owned grocery stores in the metro New York City area. Here you can shop for all your grocery and household needs in one trip, and although the prices aren’t exceptional, the shop carries hard-to-find spices, sauces and other ingredients.
Stock up on all your grocery essentials at this supermarket. New Yorkers love the low prices and frequent sales, and while it might not have the range of selection of a Whole Foods, you can still find plenty of vegetarian products along with Caribbean and Latin American specialty items.