Best Store: Saks Fifth Avenue. Not as overwhelming as other department stores, Saks is consistently good. And don't miss those window displays at Christmas.
Best Clothes Store: Barneys. This store is the pinnacle, with prices to match.
Best Shopping Zone: Soho, NoHo, and Nolita. All three neighborhoods are within walking distance of one another and feature the newest, trendiest boutiques.
Best Old World Food Store: DiPalo's Dairy. This 1910-originated store is one of the last vestiges of Old Little Italy, and is still in the DiPalo family.
