Exploring the options for finding unique gifts in New York City amidst the rise of online shopping and mega chains.
When my niece turns 1 later this month, I’d like to get her a gift that makes her say (once she’s able to speak, understand geography, etc.) “I love this cool thing my uncle got me in New York City .” Two decades ago, this might’ve been as easy as walking into FAO Schwarz, Pearl River Mart or the Knicks gift shop and grabbing the shiniest item in sight.
Now — having spent a couple years of the pandemic dumping my disposable income via dozens of websites that all have my credit card info prestored — I’m not sure if there’s any gift Idelivering this stuffSurely it’s still possible — in the most densely populated city in the United States — to go shopping in person, have a pleasant experience and find something you can’t get anywhere else. Here’s what I’ve learned about how to do it.Famous thoroughfares like Fifth Avenue in Midtown and Broadway in SoHo can still deliver, but they’re now full of mega chains. If you’re looking for shops whose entire inventory is easily browsable online, it’s worth exploring other parts of the cit
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