ABC Carpet & Home
Address: 888 Broadway (at 19th Street)
Phone: 212-473-3000
Website: www.abchome.com
This colossal eight floor space is chock full of everything and anything you could possibly need for the Manhattan home. With an inventory that spans everything from high-Victorian fainting couches to Indonesian opium beds to 600-thread count embroidered bed linens to dazzling chandeliers (there are also custom reproduction furnishings, full-size airplanes and, oh yeah, carpets), it's hard not to find something you absolutely must have on a long day's shopping.
Situated on a quaint, quiet stretch of Irving Place, the country farmhouse theme is carried out in all aspects of décor and menu. The brunch is hugely popular, but midday lunches and dinners are also pretty packed for the hearty sandwiches and turkey meatloaf. You can even get chocolate milk with your meal. Now, that's country life.
Friend Of A Farmer
Address: 77 Irving Place (between East 18th & 19th Street)
Phone: 212-477-2188
Website: friendofafarmernyc.com
Known primarily for their wicked-popular weekend brunch, for those who can't get enough of their country-fresh baked goods, they've got a counter filled with the stuff. Fresh scones and muffins are just a few of the standouts of their many delicious treats.
The Union Square branch of the popular Belgian bakery, they offer an outstanding selection of fresh-baked breads and buttery-flaky desserts. If you need a quick shot of java, they've got it. They also serve soups, salads and sandwiches at lunchtime.