Travel Reference
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Named after JFK Airport's original moniker, this indie travel bookshop gets feet seriously
itchy. Books are divided by region, and cover guidebooks as well as fiction, travelogues,
history, cookbooks and other stimulating fare for delving into different corners of the
world. Check the website for Idlewild's lineup of readings and book-launch parties.
(
212-414-8888;
www.idlewildbooks.com
; 12 W 19th St, btwn Fifth & Sixth Aves;
noon-7.30pm Mon-Thu, to 6pm
Fri & Sat, to 5pm Sun;
L, N/Q/R, 4/5/6 to 14th St-Union Sq)
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Books of Wonder
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Kid or not, expect to fall head over heels for this colorful bookstore. Devoted to children's
and young adult titles, it's a great place to take young ones on a rainy day, especially when
a kids' author is giving a reading, or a storyteller is on hand. The impressive range of
NYC-themed picture books make for great souvenirs.
(
212-989-3270;
www.booksofwonder.com
;
18 W 18th St, btwn Fifth & Sixth Aves;
11am-7pm Mon-Sat, to 6pm Sun;
;
F/M, L to 6th Ave-14th St)
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Whole Foods
One of several locations of the healthy food emporium that has swept the city, Whole
Foods is an excellent place to fill the picnic hamper. Drool over endless rows of gorgeous
produce, both organic and non-organic, plus a butcher, a bakery, ready-to-eat dishes, a
health and beauty section, and aisles packed with natural packaged goods.
(
FOOD & DRINK
212-673-5388;
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
;
4 Union Sq S;
7.30am-11pm;
;
L, N/Q/R, 4/5/6 to 14th St-Union Sq)
