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I hate malls, but I love this place. I can't afford anything there, except maybe a book at Borders. But I live two blocks away and I walk through there all the time. They always have great jazz...
I hate malls, but I love this place. I can't afford anything there, except maybe a book at Borders. But I live two blocks away and I walk through there all the time. They always have great jazz playing in the background and I swear they pump extra oxygen into the air because it always perks me up. On the second floor is a free art gallery that gets great exhibits, including glass sculpture, 3-D photos of Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger, and last year they even had Elton John's piano and wardrobe. And let's not forget those fabulous giant Boteros! The Samsung store has comfy couches in front of giant TVs. The William Sonoma store has lunchtime demos with free samples. You can look out from your choice of balconies, down at the other people or out at Central Park South. And there are 2 secret chairs where you can hang out and not be seen by the people you are watching.
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Just had my first burger from Lucky's Famous at 370 W. 52nd Street. Really horrible, tasted like they used some kind of chemical "grill flavoring." In all fairness, I didn't specify how it should...
Just had my first burger from Lucky's Famous at 370 W. 52nd Street. Really horrible, tasted like they used some kind of chemical "grill flavoring." In all fairness, I didn't specify how it should be cooked, but it came extra well done to the point of dessication. Didn't matter though. I couldn't get beyond that awful artificial taste. Inedible. Bleccch!
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Who would’ve thought that a subway station shop would do such beautiful quality work! These people are really skilled and take pride in their workmanship. I’ve had them re-sole shoes, apply top...
Who would’ve thought that a subway station shop would do such beautiful quality work! These people are really skilled and take pride in their workmanship. I’ve had them re-sole shoes, apply top film, re-stitch a leather buttonhole, fix a belt, fixed numerous worn out heels, and they’ve polished ten year old boots to look like new. (Great people watching while you sit and have your shoes polished!) For do-it-yourselfers, the shop also stocks a huge selection of dyes, polishes, comfort innersoles, etc. Located in the Columbus Circle Station, at the bottom of the stairs, southeast corner of 57th Street and 8th Ave. Open Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:45 PM, Sat 9 - 4. Like finding an underground gem.
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What a charming little store full of ordinary and very extraordinary buttons! Well organized and they let you serve yourself, so you can pick out the very best buttons in the box. Nothing cheap or...
What a charming little store full of ordinary and very extraordinary buttons! Well organized and they let you serve yourself, so you can pick out the very best buttons in the box. Nothing cheap or cheesy here, although they have a few well-made tacky choices. But lots of classics, arty buttons, lots of fine European buttons, big selection of brass, horn, colors. They also carry some nice antique buttons. Helpful staff, too.
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Not fancy, reasonably clean and among the cheapest in the neighborhood--especially if you go Monday - Wednesday. The people working there are pleasant, the customers frequently strike up...
Not fancy, reasonably clean and among the cheapest in the neighborhood--especially if you go Monday - Wednesday. The people working there are pleasant, the customers frequently strike up conversations, just a nice low-key place for manicures, pedicures, waxing, etc. It's small, so it can be a little smelly if someone is getting acrylic nails applied. If there's a long wait they're honest about warning you. Nice window and mirror for watching street action while you're drying.
NOTE: I passed there today and saw the name was changed to Gui Ping nail salon. Everything looks the same --- I guess Shanel moved on.
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The name says it all -- foam! In addition to futons (and minimal futon furniture) they make all kinds of chair cushions,pillows, etc. Be sure and go down into the basement where you can watch them...
The name says it all -- foam! In addition to futons (and minimal futon furniture) they make all kinds of chair cushions,pillows, etc. Be sure and go down into the basement where you can watch them cut pieces from huge sheets of the stuff. Choice of upholstery fabrics is somewhat limited, but when it comes to the foam itself, you will find exactly the thickness and density you're looking for. And if you need stuffing, you can buy a bag of chopped foam here, which is so much better than that polyester batting that they sell in fabric stores. Not as cheap as the name implies, but still pretty reasonable.
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This is the midtown outpost of the original bakery on Sullivan Street, and baking is done on premises. Sort of for "grown-up" tastes -- no gooey super sweet stuff or intense chocolate here. More...
This is the midtown outpost of the original bakery on Sullivan Street, and baking is done on premises. Sort of for "grown-up" tastes -- no gooey super sweet stuff or intense chocolate here. More like fruit tarts, biscotti, bread. But the real reason to go is their unique pizza. Thin crust, little or no cheese, toppings like chopped roasted mushrooms, fennel, etc. You take what's there; they don't top them specially for customers like in a pizza parlor. Also, pieces tend to be small. If you crave regular pizza, this will disappoint. But as a lite alternative, it's pretty good stuff.
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This entire butcher shop is a gigantic refrigerator with shelves and shelves of meat. The first thing you'll see when you enter this store is a couple of butchers cutting away. If you don't find...
This entire butcher shop is a gigantic refrigerator with shelves and shelves of meat. The first thing you'll see when you enter this store is a couple of butchers cutting away. If you don't find exactly what you want, or you need something cut up, ask and they'll do it. Everything is extra fresh and prices are a lot less than at the supermarket. Get a huge chicken for 4 bucks. Or, buy a big package of nothing but thighs. Dairy products are here, too, but not as big a selection and mostly in extra large size containers. When your fingers start to get numb, pass through the plastic flap door into a small, regular grocery store where you can find all the basics plus a nice selection of ingredients for cocina Latina. Store has kind of a downmarket ambiance, but you'll be feeling good about scoring all that meat at such good prices.
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I'm always a little leery of places on St. Marks that look like they're courting tourists. I don't need a $30 T shirt that will cost me half that on another street. But the Sock Man is just a...
I'm always a little leery of places on St. Marks that look like they're courting tourists. I don't need a $30 T shirt that will cost me half that on another street. But the Sock Man is just a great sock store that happens to be where it is. Even if you never make it inside, check out the socks displayed in front. Need lime green cotton anklets? Stretchy black socks with pictures of sushi? Socks with toes? Or with skeletal illustrations? Or fushia fishnet pantyhose? You get the picture. Some 3-for-5 buck specials, most are the standard retail list price printed on the factory tag.
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If it's not at Daytona, you may not be able to find it anywhere. They offer an awesome selection of trim -- ribbons woven with intricate patterns, leather cord, beaded ribbons, rhinestone chain,...
If it's not at Daytona, you may not be able to find it anywhere. They offer an awesome selection of trim -- ribbons woven with intricate patterns, leather cord, beaded ribbons, rhinestone chain, iron-on and sew-on patches, pillow forms, Rit dye -- even discount patterns in the back. Some buttons and buckles, but not a lot. Their prices are fair and they're patient if you want a yard of this and a half a yard of that. When I need trimming supplies, I try here first to save both time and money.
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