Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOPS
ABC CARPET AND HOME
888 Broadway at E 19th St. Subway N, R to 23rd St. Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Thurs 10am-8pm,
Sun 11am-6.30pm.
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Six floors of antiques and country furniture, knick-knacks, linens and, of course, carpets.
The grandiose, museum-like setup is half the fun.
ACADEMY RECORDS
12 W 18th St between 5th and 6th sts. Subway F, M to 14th St. Mon-Wed & Sun 11am-7pm, Thurs-Sat
11am-8pm.
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Used, rare and hard-to-find music is the focus; this outlet has an exceptional selection for
classical music fans.
BOOKS OF WONDER
18 W 18th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway #1 to 18th St; F, M to 14th St; L, N, Q, R, #4, #5, #6
to Union Square. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
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There's no better place in the city for kids' books; helpful staff, regular story times, fre-
quent author readings and
Birdbath
, a café from the folks at
City Bakery
make coming
here a pleasure.
EATALY
200 Fifth Ave at W 23rd St. Subway N, R to 23rd St; #6 to Astor Place. Market daily 10am-10pm, retail-
er hours vary.
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This vast and wildly popular Mario Batali venture is part Italian café/restaurant complex,
part food market. There is an incredible range of delicious wine, cheese, meat, bread and
seafood for sale, sourced locally or flown in from Italia, and a wide choice of places to
