Owner Kyung Lee is constantly taking risks on emerging labels, and she’s almost always on hand to ensure that everything fits beautifully.
The pieces from Mona Kowalska’s 10-year-old collection are perfectly constructed, deeply flattering, and telegraph a sophisticated, slightly unfinished sensibility.
Open by appointment only, this little-known vintage resource is headed by a Gap designer who travels the world to source truly gorgeous garments.
Owner Candice Waldron has impeccable taste, so it's impossible to choose poorly here. Highlights include Heimstone necklaces and printed Rachel Comey tops.
This chain is known for reasonably priced casual pieces with an urban slant, like slim-cut canvas utility pants and formfitting hoodies.
Owner Jennifer Mankins has a visionary eye for mixing offbeat fabrics and textiles. Stop in for exuberantly patterned Tsumori Chisato blouses alongside madras skirts from A.P.C.
Come here for an impressively comprehensive collection of Scandinavian midcentury modern furniture.
Two outposts with loads of on-trend picks for under $100. At the women’s store, look for Cheap Monday denim, Preloved dresses, and slip-ons by Melissa.
Head to the cozy Bar 44 in the lobby and order their Grey Goose and champagne infused Le Poire cocktail and fries to share.
Have time to kill? The closest thing to a mall in NYC, the shops at Grand Central Station run the gamut from high-end lingerie to French pastries.
Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.
Perk up after a show with a cappuccino and homemade (they take three days to prepare!) almond or whole wheat croissants.
The best happy hour ever! Stop by weekdays from 4:30 to 6:30 and weekends from 3 to 5 for free appetizers like fried risotto balls with any wine or cocktail.
Only a quick dash away from Met Pavilion, head straight upstairs to La Bottega to warm up with the Quattro Stagioni and a glass of Montepulciano.
