Although it's been around for years, this spice shop is still consistently ranked as one of the city's best. The variety of herbs, spices and oils are hard to beat. The staff is also quite friendly and helpful.

In a city saturated with wine merchants, the reality is there are frightfully few sources for imported beer. This place sets the standard in international brew. This unassuming store has a vast selection of hard to find lagers, bitters and ales. However, their biggest strength is in domestic micro-brews.

One of three Olivier's locations, here you will find all things marginally olive-related, ranging from flavored olive oils to olive soap to olive oil servers and even olive-scented candles. For you or the gourmand on your gift list, this is the place for that perfect bottle of truffle-infused olive oil.

One of the city's top florists, VSF does work for Polo Ralph Lauren among others. Their arrangements tend toward a traditional country look. They are open by appointment only.