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.

This small florist was rated one of the city's best in a Zagat Survey. Why? They offer a great selection of fresh-cut flowers, and their trained floral designers will customize an arrangement to suit any style or occasion.

Some folks go as far as to claim that these are the best bagels in the city. Giving H&H a run for its money, whether or not these are the best, they are most certainly the biggest bagels you will ever find. Featuring a vast selection of tasty spreads and toppings, this is the stuff that New York legends are made of (brusque countermen included).

Menswear with color. A showcase for items by Brit designer Paul Smith, the approach is to take classic styles and patterns and re-invent them through splashy colors. The result is anything but conservative and dull. If you want to take business dress to an entirely new level, this is your place.

This is the downtown showroom for one of the most esteemed kitchen manufacturers in the world. The oldest name in state-of-the-art European appliances, they set the standard for stellar function and sleek, modern design. Primarily known for their stainless steel models, if you are serious about cooking, a visit to this showroom is de rigueur.