Shopping – MOOCHEO

Queens Avenue Mall

212-439-1778

With a well-manicured lawn and bright-white neoclassical architecture, this mall looks more like a state capitol building than a shopping center.

Atlas Shopping Mall

718-821-1689

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.

Bay Plaza Mall

718-547-3222

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.

Westfield Center

716-446-4708

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.

The Bazaar

646-465-3341

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.

Gregory & Benson

347-675-7626

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.

The Market Store

718-651-8015

This mom-and-pop market has been a one-stop shop for organic and natural foods, home products and responsibly-sourced produce since 1976. Gothamites praise the store's quality from the temperature-controlled bulk food section to the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Pereltada Food Store

516-432-7171

Entering a Garden of Eden shop might feel a lot like you're shopping in a European market with the wicker baskets covering the ceiling, a range of international products and a gorgeous charcuterie section packed with cured meats and cheeses.

Eden Garden

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.

Mary's Shoes

516-837-1703

This flamboyant footwear and accessories brand has opened its first store outside of Brazil. The splashy decor includes black-and-white geometric displays and backlit cubes set within the walls to showcase colorblock leather sandals, leopard-print wedges and sculptural, strappy heels.

George Benson

516-432-7171

Dudes, boot up! Engineer-inspired cap-toe boots and lace-up wing tips exemplify what this 122-year-old men’s brand is all about: durability, style and comfort. From polished leather pull-ons outfitted with elastic side panels to casual suede chukkas, there’s a style for every gent at this modern-meets-retro store.

Kitty Herald Square

315-620-0433

It may not be as glamorous as New York’s other famous stores, but for sheer breadth of stock, the 34th Street behemoth is hard to beat. You won’t find exalted labels here, though—midpriced fashion and designers’ diffusion lines for all ages are its bread and butter, along with all the big beauty names.