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Crate & Barrel
Boston
This is wedding-present heaven, packed with contemporary and classic housewares. The merchandise, from juice glasses and linen napkins to top-of-the-line knives and roasting pans, includes items to suit any budget. The Boylston Street location (which also stocks the full line of housewares) and the Mass. Ave. store carry furniture and home accessories.This is wedding-present heaven, packed with contemporary and classic housewares.
Cuoio
Boston
The enormous selections of designer footwear at these compact boutiques are dream fuel for the truly fetishistic (you know who you are). Be sure to check out the dramatically discounted clearance merchandise.The enormous selections of designer footwear at these compact boutiques
Danish Country Antique Furniture
Boston
Owner James Kilroy specializes in Scandinavian antiques dating from the 1700s onward. In this mahogany-intensive neighborhood, the light woods are a visual treat. You'll also see folk art, lovely Mora clocks, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, and antique Chinese furniture and home accessories.Owner James Kilroy specializes in Scandinavian antiques dating from the
Diptyque
Boston
I'm not a candle person, but even I admire the subtly fragrant offerings at this Parisian outpost. The shop carries other scented products, such as soaps and room sprays, and other brands, but if you're looking for a hostess gift with off-the-charts snob appeal, you can't go wrong with a Diptyque candle.I'm not a candle person, but even I admire the
Dress
Boston
Think of the verb, not the noun. This airy boutique stocks women's fashion (including dresses), jeans, shoes, and jewelry. Many pieces are the work of designers whose creations aren't available elsewhere in Boston -- always the goal on Newbury Street.Think of the verb, not the noun. This airy boutique
DSW Shoe Warehouse
Boston
Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and men's shoes, boots, sandals, and sneakers. Check the clearance racks for the real deals.Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Boston
Not what you might expect from an outlet -- the prices aren't breathtaking (they're lowest during January and August end-of-season sales), but the quality and selection are good.Not what you might expect from an outlet -- the
Envi
Boston
"Eco-conscious" doesn't have to mean "lumpy sweatshirt and shapeless jeans," and the stylish merchandise here proves it. Envi carries sweatshop-free, sustainably manufactured women's clothing that's more comfortable than corporate -- but never dowdy."Eco-conscious" doesn't have to mean "lumpy sweatshirt and shapeless jeans,"
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston
The original festival market hall is both wildly popular and widely imitated, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace changes constantly to appeal to visitors as well as locals wary of its touristy reputation. The original part of Faneuil Hall itself dates to 1742, and the lower floors preserve the building's retail roots. The Quincy Market Colonnade, in the central building, houses a gargantuan selection of food and confections. The bars and restaurants always seem to be crowded, and the shopping is terrific, if generic. In and around the five buildings, the shops combine "only in Boston" with "only at every mall in the country." Marketplace Center and the ground floors of the North Market and South Market buildings have lots of chain outlets. Most of the unique offerings are under the Quincy Market canopies, where crafts and gifts spill off dozens of pushcarts, and upstairs and downstairs in the market buildings. Shop hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm. The Colonnade opens earlier, and most bars and restaurants close later. If you must drive, many businesses offer a discount at the 75 State St. Garage; there's also parking in the Government Center garage off Congress Street and the marketplace's crowded garage off Atlantic Avenue.The original festival market hall is both wildly popular and
Filene's Basement
Boston
New England's most famous discount retailer opened at Downtown Crossing in 1908 (it's now a subsidiary of a Midwestern chain). At press time, that location, the only one where the celebrated automatic-markdown pricing policy applies, was closed for construction and not expected to reopen until 2009. The Back Bay store is many things the original isn't (well lit and scrubbed clean, just to name two), but I find the merchandise roughly equivalent to the stock at other branches. Still, in this neighborhood, any store that acknowledges the concept of discounts is definitely worth a look.New England's most famous discount retailer opened at Downtown Crossing
Gallery NAGA
Boston
In the neo-Gothic Church of the Covenant, Gallery NAGA exhibits contemporary paintings, photography, and studio furniture, often by New England artists. A stop here is a must if you want to see holography (trust me, you do). Closed Sunday and Monday.In the neo-Gothic Church of the Covenant, Gallery NAGA exhibits
H&M
Boston
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
H&M
Boston
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
Helen's Leather Shop
Boston
Homesick Texans visit Helen's just to gaze upon the boots. Many are handmade from exotic leathers, including ostrich, buffalo, and snakeskin. The shop carries brands such as Lucchese and Tony Lama, along with a large selection of other leather goods, Western shirts, belts and buckles, and Stetson hats. Closed Tuesday.Homesick Texans visit Helen's just to gaze upon the boots.
High Gear Jewelry
Boston
The biggest jewelry snob I know makes up excuses to visit the North End just so she can stop in here. This eye-catching shop right on the Freedom Trail carries an impressive selection of reasonably priced costume jewelry, watches, and hair accessories. If you don't see what you want, ask the friendly staff for help -- the owner recently turned a pair of pierced earrings into clip-ons for my sister in a matter of seconds, for no extra charge.The biggest jewelry snob I know makes up excuses to
Injeanius
Boston
The North End doesn't have a bookstore, but it does have a designer-jean boutique -- and it's a good one. Owner Alison Barnard and her staff will find just the right fit for you in their well-edited selection of pricey denim; the tops, shoes, and bags represent an impressive variety of hard-to-find-in-Boston brands. The nearby sister shop, Twilight, 12 Fleet St. (tel. 617523-8008), carries a gorgeous, ever-changing selection of party dresses and suitable accessories.The North End doesn't have a bookstore, but it does
International Poster Gallery
Boston
Yes, posters are art -- as you'll see before you even cross the threshold of this extraordinary gallery. It features extensive collections of French, Swiss, Soviet, and Italian vintage posters, and thousands of other posters, including originals from around the world. The accommodating staff will comb its databases (cyber and cerebral) to help you find the exact image you want, and the website is a great resource. The theme of the works on display changes three or four times a year. Prices start at $50, with most between $500 and $2,000.Yes, posters are art -- as you'll see before you
Jean Therapy
Boston
Designer dungarees are the raison d'être of this spendy boutique in a fancy hotel. Jean Therapy prides itself on its discriminating selection and on customer service so good that it eases the stress of checking out your own butt in public. Nearby sibling Therapy, 152 Brookline Ave. (tel. 617/266-6501), stocks well-edited selections of fashionable business clothes and chic home accessories.Designer dungarees are the raison d'être of this spendy boutique
John Lewis, Inc
Boston
John Lewis's imaginative women's and men's jewelry -- crafted on the premises -- suits both traditional and avant-garde tastes. The wide selection of silver, gold, and platinum items and unusual colored stones add to the museum-like shop's appeal. The pieces that mark you as a savvy Bostonian are earrings, necklaces, and bracelets made of hammered metal circles. Closed Sunday and Monday.John Lewis's imaginative women's and men's jewelry -- crafted on
Johnny Cupcakes
Boston
There's no food in the bakery cases at this adorable shop -- just limited-edition, custom-designed T-shirts made in the USA. They're pricey but adorable, with clever designs that often play off the cupcake theme. And yes, there really is a Johnny (his last name is really Earle).There's no food in the bakery cases at this adorable
Kiehl's
Boston
Lots of trends originate in New York, but few of them develop this kind of cult following. Customers wax evangelical over the skin, hair, and body products from Kiehl's ("since 1851"), which straddle the line between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Lots of trends originate in New York, but few of
Koo De Kir
Boston
In the heart of 19th-century Beacon Hill, Koo De Kir is a splash of modern style. Creative director Kristine Irving has a great eye, and her selection of contemporary home accessories, furniture, lighting, sculpture, and gifts at every price point -- from impulse to investment -- ranges from classics-to-be to downright whimsical.In the heart of 19th-century Beacon Hill, Koo De Kir
Lekker
Boston
Lekker is Dutch for "tempting," which this striking store certainly is. A perfect fit for the modish South End, it features contemporary home accessories and furniture as well as a delightful selection of gifts for adults and children. Closed Monday.Lekker is Dutch for "tempting," which this striking store certainly
Looney Tunes Records & Tapes
Boston
Where there are college students, there are pizza places, copy shops, and used-CD (and record) stores. Looney Tunes, adjacent to the Berklee College of Music, specializes in classical, jazz, and rock, and sells tons of other tunes at excellent prices.Where there are college students, there are pizza places, copy
Louis Boston
Boston
Louis (pronounced "Louie's") enjoys a well-deserved reputation for offering cutting-edge New York style in a traditional Boston setting. The ultra-prestigious store sells men's designer suits, handmade shirts, silk ties, and Italian shoes; the women's fashions are equally elegant. The merchandise represents a mix of big names, emerging stars, and the celebrated house label. Also on the premises are an "apothecary" department, a full-service salon, and a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.Louis (pronounced "Louie's") enjoys a well-deserved reputation for offering cutting-edge
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Crate & Barrel
Boston
This is wedding-present heaven, packed with contemporary and classic housewares. The merchandise, from juice glasses and linen napkins to top-of-the-line knives and roasting pans, includes items to suit any budget. The Boylston Street location (which also stocks the full line of housewares) and the Mass. Ave. store carry furniture and home accessories.This is wedding-present heaven, packed with contemporary and classic housewares.
Cuoio
Boston
The enormous selections of designer footwear at these compact boutiques are dream fuel for the truly fetishistic (you know who you are). Be sure to check out the dramatically discounted clearance merchandise.The enormous selections of designer footwear at these compact boutiques
Danish Country Antique Furniture
Boston
Owner James Kilroy specializes in Scandinavian antiques dating from the 1700s onward. In this mahogany-intensive neighborhood, the light woods are a visual treat. You'll also see folk art, lovely Mora clocks, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, and antique Chinese furniture and home accessories.Owner James Kilroy specializes in Scandinavian antiques dating from the
Diptyque
Boston
I'm not a candle person, but even I admire the subtly fragrant offerings at this Parisian outpost. The shop carries other scented products, such as soaps and room sprays, and other brands, but if you're looking for a hostess gift with off-the-charts snob appeal, you can't go wrong with a Diptyque candle.I'm not a candle person, but even I admire the
Dress
Boston
Think of the verb, not the noun. This airy boutique stocks women's fashion (including dresses), jeans, shoes, and jewelry. Many pieces are the work of designers whose creations aren't available elsewhere in Boston -- always the goal on Newbury Street.Think of the verb, not the noun. This airy boutique
DSW Shoe Warehouse
Boston
Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and men's shoes, boots, sandals, and sneakers. Check the clearance racks for the real deals.Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Boston
Not what you might expect from an outlet -- the prices aren't breathtaking (they're lowest during January and August end-of-season sales), but the quality and selection are good.Not what you might expect from an outlet -- the
Envi
Boston
"Eco-conscious" doesn't have to mean "lumpy sweatshirt and shapeless jeans," and the stylish merchandise here proves it. Envi carries sweatshop-free, sustainably manufactured women's clothing that's more comfortable than corporate -- but never dowdy."Eco-conscious" doesn't have to mean "lumpy sweatshirt and shapeless jeans,"
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston
The original festival market hall is both wildly popular and widely imitated, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace changes constantly to appeal to visitors as well as locals wary of its touristy reputation. The original part of Faneuil Hall itself dates to 1742, and the lower floors preserve the building's retail roots. The Quincy Market Colonnade, in the central building, houses a gargantuan selection of food and confections. The bars and restaurants always seem to be crowded, and the shopping is terrific, if generic. In and around the five buildings, the shops combine "only in Boston" with "only at every mall in the country." Marketplace Center and the ground floors of the North Market and South Market buildings have lots of chain outlets. Most of the unique offerings are under the Quincy Market canopies, where crafts and gifts spill off dozens of pushcarts, and upstairs and downstairs in the market buildings. Shop hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm. The Colonnade opens earlier, and most bars and restaurants close later. If you must drive, many businesses offer a discount at the 75 State St. Garage; there's also parking in the Government Center garage off Congress Street and the marketplace's crowded garage off Atlantic Avenue.The original festival market hall is both wildly popular and
Filene's Basement
Boston
New England's most famous discount retailer opened at Downtown Crossing in 1908 (it's now a subsidiary of a Midwestern chain). At press time, that location, the only one where the celebrated automatic-markdown pricing policy applies, was closed for construction and not expected to reopen until 2009. The Back Bay store is many things the original isn't (well lit and scrubbed clean, just to name two), but I find the merchandise roughly equivalent to the stock at other branches. Still, in this neighborhood, any store that acknowledges the concept of discounts is definitely worth a look.New England's most famous discount retailer opened at Downtown Crossing
Gallery NAGA
Boston
In the neo-Gothic Church of the Covenant, Gallery NAGA exhibits contemporary paintings, photography, and studio furniture, often by New England artists. A stop here is a must if you want to see holography (trust me, you do). Closed Sunday and Monday.In the neo-Gothic Church of the Covenant, Gallery NAGA exhibits
H&M
Boston
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
H&M
Boston
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
Helen's Leather Shop
Boston
Homesick Texans visit Helen's just to gaze upon the boots. Many are handmade from exotic leathers, including ostrich, buffalo, and snakeskin. The shop carries brands such as Lucchese and Tony Lama, along with a large selection of other leather goods, Western shirts, belts and buckles, and Stetson hats. Closed Tuesday.Homesick Texans visit Helen's just to gaze upon the boots.
High Gear Jewelry
Boston
The biggest jewelry snob I know makes up excuses to visit the North End just so she can stop in here. This eye-catching shop right on the Freedom Trail carries an impressive selection of reasonably priced costume jewelry, watches, and hair accessories. If you don't see what you want, ask the friendly staff for help -- the owner recently turned a pair of pierced earrings into clip-ons for my sister in a matter of seconds, for no extra charge.The biggest jewelry snob I know makes up excuses to
Injeanius
Boston
The North End doesn't have a bookstore, but it does have a designer-jean boutique -- and it's a good one. Owner Alison Barnard and her staff will find just the right fit for you in their well-edited selection of pricey denim; the tops, shoes, and bags represent an impressive variety of hard-to-find-in-Boston brands. The nearby sister shop, Twilight, 12 Fleet St. (tel. 617523-8008), carries a gorgeous, ever-changing selection of party dresses and suitable accessories.The North End doesn't have a bookstore, but it does
International Poster Gallery
Boston
Yes, posters are art -- as you'll see before you even cross the threshold of this extraordinary gallery. It features extensive collections of French, Swiss, Soviet, and Italian vintage posters, and thousands of other posters, including originals from around the world. The accommodating staff will comb its databases (cyber and cerebral) to help you find the exact image you want, and the website is a great resource. The theme of the works on display changes three or four times a year. Prices start at $50, with most between $500 and $2,000.Yes, posters are art -- as you'll see before you
Jean Therapy
Boston
Designer dungarees are the raison d'être of this spendy boutique in a fancy hotel. Jean Therapy prides itself on its discriminating selection and on customer service so good that it eases the stress of checking out your own butt in public. Nearby sibling Therapy, 152 Brookline Ave. (tel. 617/266-6501), stocks well-edited selections of fashionable business clothes and chic home accessories.Designer dungarees are the raison d'être of this spendy boutique
John Lewis, Inc
Boston
John Lewis's imaginative women's and men's jewelry -- crafted on the premises -- suits both traditional and avant-garde tastes. The wide selection of silver, gold, and platinum items and unusual colored stones add to the museum-like shop's appeal. The pieces that mark you as a savvy Bostonian are earrings, necklaces, and bracelets made of hammered metal circles. Closed Sunday and Monday.John Lewis's imaginative women's and men's jewelry -- crafted on
Johnny Cupcakes
Boston
There's no food in the bakery cases at this adorable shop -- just limited-edition, custom-designed T-shirts made in the USA. They're pricey but adorable, with clever designs that often play off the cupcake theme. And yes, there really is a Johnny (his last name is really Earle).There's no food in the bakery cases at this adorable
Kiehl's
Boston
Lots of trends originate in New York, but few of them develop this kind of cult following. Customers wax evangelical over the skin, hair, and body products from Kiehl's ("since 1851"), which straddle the line between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.Lots of trends originate in New York, but few of
Koo De Kir
Boston
In the heart of 19th-century Beacon Hill, Koo De Kir is a splash of modern style. Creative director Kristine Irving has a great eye, and her selection of contemporary home accessories, furniture, lighting, sculpture, and gifts at every price point -- from impulse to investment -- ranges from classics-to-be to downright whimsical.In the heart of 19th-century Beacon Hill, Koo De Kir
Lekker
Boston
Lekker is Dutch for "tempting," which this striking store certainly is. A perfect fit for the modish South End, it features contemporary home accessories and furniture as well as a delightful selection of gifts for adults and children. Closed Monday.Lekker is Dutch for "tempting," which this striking store certainly
Looney Tunes Records & Tapes
Boston
Where there are college students, there are pizza places, copy shops, and used-CD (and record) stores. Looney Tunes, adjacent to the Berklee College of Music, specializes in classical, jazz, and rock, and sells tons of other tunes at excellent prices.Where there are college students, there are pizza places, copy
Louis Boston
Boston
Louis (pronounced "Louie's") enjoys a well-deserved reputation for offering cutting-edge New York style in a traditional Boston setting. The ultra-prestigious store sells men's designer suits, handmade shirts, silk ties, and Italian shoes; the women's fashions are equally elegant. The merchandise represents a mix of big names, emerging stars, and the celebrated house label. Also on the premises are an "apothecary" department, a full-service salon, and a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.Louis (pronounced "Louie's") enjoys a well-deserved reputation for offering cutting-edge
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