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  • Sherry S
    Lincoln, NE49 contributions
    Whatever Food You Want!
    I would have enjoyed the experience more if it hadn't been so packed w/ people, but that's what I get for going at lunch time on a holiday week-end! We had Taiwanese Beef Noodles at a Noodle Place and they were reasonably priced, and the serving was too generous to finish. My daughter and I could have split it.
    So many markets from pastries to desserts, plus gift shops. I'm glad we went!
    Review of: Chelsea Market
    Written September 20, 2023
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  • sophie301
    Silver Spring, MD50 contributions
    A NYC Total Gem
    This is a beautiful museum that all would love to see. The setting is just gorgeous and the art included is very interesting. It was an easy runway ride from our hotel in Midtown. Your paid ticket will also get you into The Met Fifth Avenue for no additional fee if you use on the same day. The Cloisters does not require a full day's time so seeing The Cloisters and then taking in some of The Met's exhibits in the same day is completely doable. The cafe at The Cloisters, while a beautiful, cool outdoor setting, does not offer memorable food but gets the job done if needed.
    Review of: The Met Cloisters
    Written July 31, 2023
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  • Irina
    United States10,472 contributions
    Macy's Now
    Macy's Herald Square in Manhattan NYC is one of the largest -- and one of the oldest -- department stores in the US. It was built and opened as a department store in this location in 1902. By now, the building was renovated multiple times.

    But it still looks very dated: very low ceilings, poor ventilation and lighting, overall subdued colors of the interior. Even the old wooden escalator (sic!) is still in operation! After a few years, I again visited Macy's last month -- and found pretty much the same as I saw before, as far as its interior design and decor, and general ambiance in it. The store wasn't busy.

    But Macy's getting ready for spring, regardless -- and in the ladies apparel departments, I could see some new fashion ideas -- spring styles and brighter colors. Famous brands, too -- DKNY, RL, CK, and many others. The staff I talked to were polite and helpful with directions to several departments. The store is huge -- its retail space is 1.25 million square feet (116,000 sq m)!

    Hopefully, Macy's will look more cheerful -- and busier! -- with a lighter, sunnier, and warmer season coming up, and with more customers shopping in this flagship department store.
    Review of: Macy's Herald Square
    Written February 12, 2023
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  • Leonhkny
    Hong Kong, China13,891 contributions
    Upscale mall by Hudson River
    Brookfield Place is a new, ultramodern shopping mall at the Manhattan waterfront. Facing New Jersey and Hudson River, it is an upscale shopping venue with luxury brands and scenic restaurants. Worth exploring while in downtown.
    Review of: Brookfield Place
    Written September 15, 2023
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  • The Five Road Trippers 🚙🎡🎢🧳
    Long Island, NY14,897 contributions
    The Ultimate Market!
    The Grand Central Market is a foodie's dream come true! They truly carry everything that Whole Foods would sell and then some. The prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for. My favorite spots were the butcher and the baked goods. Unfortunately, we were on our way to a steak dinner and could not try anything.
    Review of: Grand Central Market
    Written August 11, 2023
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  • mmajohnson
    Connecticut168 contributions
    Worth the trip!
    LOVE this place! I take the train from Connecticut specifically to go to this market! The selection of fruits and vegetables is vast and the freshness incomparable. The baked goods are equally as impressive! It is such a fun place to wander and purchase delicious, fresh and healthy products in a fun location!
    Review of: Union Square Green Market
    Written December 14, 2022
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland18,241 contributions
    The Flagship Store
    Saks Fifth Avenue is the flagship store for the Saks group. Located opposite the Rockefeller Centre and Saint Patricks it truly is a great location.
    Review of: Saks Fifth Avenue
    Written February 6, 2023
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  • Sarah Grace
    London, UK5,381 contributions
    Lovely Centre Great For Family Weekend Outing
    Now called The Westfield World Trade Centre in New York where the twin towers used to be ❤️‍🩹

    The structure was open, spacious and artistic. Love the gravity murals outside the adjacent buildings and quirky sculptures around the building 💛 The mall is full of retailers and eatery outlets so it’s nice to be here for a family day out during the weekend especially.
    Review of: Westfield World Trade Center
    Written July 29, 2023
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  • Melanie T
    New York City, NY4,519 contributions
    Fun interactive experience
    Fun experience but pretty expensive at $40 a pop. I will admit though, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it was just some museum where you take a bunch of photos with colorful backdrops that are “instagram worthy”. But it wasn’t really like that. We were a group of four adults and three kids and we all loved the experience. It was an interactive experience, and that’s why we enjoyed it so much l. I don’t want to give away anything specific but there are several rooms you can enter and they give you some treats along the way. The rooms go one way and you can’t go back (kinda like mini golf) so if there is a group behind you, you’ll have to be mindful of that.

    I don’t know how crowded it gets but we pre-booked tickets for a Thursday at 2:45. It wasn’t too bad. Some of the more popular rooms did get a bit crowded at some points but overall, we didn’t feel rushed. I probably wouldn’t recommend a weekend.

    Nice experience if you are looking for an activity to take someone from out of town - which is what we were doing. Otherwise, I probably would have skipped it.
    Review of: Color Factory
    Written July 18, 2023
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  • Kelsey H
    Rathangan, Ireland102 contributions
    A Nice Shopping Mall
    Came in here dying with the thirst and hunger after walking the highline (lol!) with my boyfriend and enjoyed a nice stroll around, as well as my first ever meal at a Shake Shack and the banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery. I had heard people raving about it so decided to give it a go. Did not disappoint!
    Review of: The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards
    Written July 7, 2023
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  • Conny Wylie
    Ottawa, Canada650 contributions
    Celebrate NYC's Seaport Heritage.
    The Seaport district is situated on the East River in Lower Manhattan. It is a top nyc destination for unusual culinary, fashion, entertainment and cultural experiences. I couldn't resist a custom face cookie from the funny face bakery....it seemed almost too pretty to eat and the book-worm in me nudged me into the McNally & Jackson bookstore. I explored New York's origins as a world seaport in the South Street Seaport Museum and to get into a historical mood I toured the Wavetree cargo ship.
    Review of: Seaport District NYC
    Written January 27, 2023
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  • NICHOLAS T
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates5,778 contributions
    Very impressive store
    Bloomingdale’s is a sprawling and well fitted out store.

    There are a huge number of top fashion, make up, perfume and home ware brands.

    There are also multiple restaurants, including Magnolia Bakery, Flip burger, 40 Carrots and more.

    A New York icon and well worth a visit.
    Review of: Bloomingdale's
    Written September 22, 2022
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland18,241 contributions
    Lots of shopping around the circle
    Columbus Circle is in the heart of many of the shops in the area. Some large brand names including Nordstrom. Recommended.
    Review of: The Shops at Columbus Circle
    Written February 6, 2022
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  • OnlineConcierge
    Tiburon, CA579 contributions
    An easy no-brainer, especially for a group of hungry and differently-minded people, something for everyone
    An easy no-brainer, especially for a group of hungry and differently-minded people, something for everyone

    For West Coast people, this is a similar concept to Oxbow Market in Napa, or like an indoor "Streat Food" in San Francisco. Essentially, it's a brick and mortar with endless food and shop vendors, endless options for grab and go, fast casual, and sit down, and some of the tastiest options in lower Manhattan, and a perfect meetup spot for friends, family, etc. It's a wonderful use of space, and you could spend all day exploring, discovering, and meeting the nicest shop owners and cooks. Quite tasty and lots of smiles, all around.
    Review of: Essex Street Market
    Written September 5, 2023
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  • Daniel C
    4 contributions
    Great Place to Visit - Ground Floor Sales Help Needs Work
    Always enjoy coming to Sotheby's and checking out the exhibits. This past weekend was a little off-putting, however, because we had a strange interaction with an employee that was working the retail level on the ground floor (the area with all the handbags). My daughter was looking at a carry-on case and barely touched it when a sales woman marched over and barked that we should ask for help (there are no "do not touch" signs anywhere, FYI). This "lady" also was quick to tell us that the price of the bag was $20K; the subtext of course being that she presumed we couldn't afford it. So bizarre and so unlike the other professionals that work at Sotheby's. I guess there's a bad apple in every bunch, so I won't dock Sotheby's for this one unpleasant person. I'm sure she won't last long.
    Review of: Sotheby's
    Written October 7, 2022
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