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 Italian 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.
Best Old World Jewish Food Store: Russ & Daughters. This smoked-fish purveyor has been a mainstay on the Lower East Side since 1914. Like DiPalo's above, the Russ family has been in charge since the beginning.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.