What to Buy in New York City: A Shopper's Guide

New York is a retail universe. Highlights by category:

• Fashion: Fifth/Madison Avenues (luxury), SoHo (boutiques), Macy's & Bloomingdale's (department stores).
• Electronics: Apple Store (SoHo—world's largest), B&H Photo (huge selection), Best Buy.
• Books: The Strand (Greenwich Village—18 miles of books), Barnes & Noble (Union Square).
• Art: Met, MoMA, Whitney shops; galleries in Chelsea; Sotheby's/Christie's auctions.
• Food: Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market, Eataly, Katz's Delicatessen (pastrami).
• Souvenirs: Times Square shops, museum stores, Brooklyn Flea.

From haute couture to a $1 slice, NYC sells everything imaginable.