The Curious Shopper's Guide to New York City

Want to dig into New York City's unique shopping districts? The Curious Shopper's Guide to New York City is the perfect tool for uncovering great shops around Manhattan, whether you're looking for fabrics and notions, art supplies, flowers, lighting, kitchenwares or anything else.

Serious shoppers have heard about New York City's many shopping districts, but getting the knowledge to navigate these districts and stores can be an overwhelming task. The Curious Shopper's Guide to New York City makes it easy to find the best shops and the best offerings at each.

Organized into nine separate shopping districts, covering 12 different categories of goods, this book is a great tool for uncovering some of New York City's unique deals and products.

Each district write-up includes history of the area, subway directions, and neighborhood boundaries. The write-ups for individual stores cover the essential information (address, hours etc.), as well as tips, strategies and the strengths of each.

I spent a day exploring the Lower East Side using this The Curious Shopper's Guide to New York City and found it to be tremendously helpful -- the descriptions of the stores were accurate, and the "What To Look For" listings made it easy to focus my attention on each individual store's strengths. I only wished there were some maps included, so I could more easily plan a path to hit each of the stores I was interested in without backtracking. The restaurant listings offer convenient options within the area, and with all the shopping you can do armed with The Curious Shopper's Guide to New York City, you'll definitely appreciate the opportunity to rest and refuel.

Districts/Categories Covered:

• The Bowery - Kitchenwares | Lighting
• The Lower East Side - Undergarments | Drapery & Upholstery Fabrics
• The Printing District - Art Supplies & Stationary
• Chelsea - Antiques, Collectibles & Vintage Stores | Flea Markets
• The Flower District - Fresh Flowers, Plants & Floral Supplies
• The Millinery District - Buttons, Trims, & Notions
• The Garment District - Fashion Fabrics
• The Diamond District - Jewelry
• Music Row - Musical Instruments