Christmas Holiday Markets 2011

18 11 2011

The annual shopping grind isn’t exactly calculated to put you in the holiday spirit. Waiting in endless lines for the same old generic scarves with only a soggy slice of pizza to sustain you is enough to bah-humbug the chipperest among us. A great alternative to crowded stores is checking gifts off your list at the City’s outdoor markets, which make it both easy and fun to browse for you and yours. You’ll find everything from home furnishings to clothing to jewelry to ornaments, along with an array of food options to keep you fueled up during your shopping spree.

THE HOLIDAY SHOPS AT BRYANT PARK
Bryant Park, 212-661-6640, Midtown West, Manhattan
October 27–January 8
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Best flea markets

4 06 2010

Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
52 W. 116th St., New York, NY 10026
Malcom X Blvd. tel: 212-987-8131
The vibe:
The Malcolm Shabazz market in Harlem is full of fabulous traditional African crafts and textiles. Standouts include the hair-braiding boutiques, large selection of carved wooden figurines, and handmade African-style clothes for men, women, and children. Urbanwear as well. Occasionally Saturday is a giveaway day.

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Best Flea Markets

2 02 2010

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
(39th St between Ninth and Tenth Aves; 212-243-5343, hellskitchenfleamarket.com; Sat, Sun 9am–6pm)
The vibe: Secondhand items reign at this market, which features more than 50 vendors shilling designer clothing, vintage vases and plates, and everything in between. It gets crowded quickly, so come early (by 10am) for a first pass at the vendors’ wares.

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