The Haight & Hayes Valley
Blend into the SF scenery with a locally designed 'Golden State of Mind' hoodie, tectonic-plate map tee, Bay Bridge smartphone case, and SF snap-back caps…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Blend into the SF scenery with a locally designed 'Golden State of Mind' hoodie, tectonic-plate map tee, Bay Bridge smartphone case, and SF snap-back caps…
Key West
On a shop- and gallery-lined stretch of Whitehead St, this small sunlit store carries a well-curated selection of handmade soaps, jewelry, candles, pretty…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
An import from Portland, this peaceful, pretty little shop is the place to go for single-origin chocolate, fine salt, honey and other pantry essentials…
Waikiki
The late Aunty Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa's daughter and granddaughter keep alive the ancient craft of feather lei-making at this small storefront,…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
'No food, no photos, no playing in the boas,' says the sign inside the door – but that last rule is gleefully ignored by drag stars, pageant dropouts,…
South End & Chinatown
This niche gallery stocks thousands of vintage posters from around the world. Thousands. The posters span the globe, with themes ranging from food and…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
This legendary cooperative attracts crowds to buy eco/organic/fair-trade products in bulk, sample the bounty of local cheeses and flirt in the artisan…
Chicago
Rotofugi has an unusual niche: urban designer toys. The spacey, robot-y, odd vinyl and plush items will certainly distinguish you from the other kids on…
Boston
Calling itself a 'retail incubator' and a 'pop-up collective,' For Now showcases a constantly changing and growing collection of local and regional…
Kailua-Kona
This open-air shopping center, about 2 miles south of 'downtown' Kailua-Kona, is a pleasant spot to while away an hour or so while perusing arts, crafts…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Conscientious consumption is the mission of this new jewelry, clothing, art and home-goods store in the CD. Everything for sale here is both gorgeous and…
Tucson
Old Town Artisans in the Presidio Historic District is a great destination for quality arts and crafts produced in the Southwest and Mexico. It's a block…
West Virginia
Shelves groan under regional jams and jellies, Holl’s Swiss Chocolates and a long row of local produce at this indoor-outdoor market on the site of the…
New York City
The favorite joke among locals is that the canal's oily waters conceal their very own swamp beast. The monster from the Gowanus lagoon graces a host of T…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Sand-cast cocktail rings, succulents dripping from sea-urchin shells, scented candles in the shape of a doll's hand: such unique gifts lead grateful…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
An essential stop on a Union St shopping raid, Anomie carries multiple small-production, independent designers of casual women's clothing, all subtly…
New Orleans
Shave and a haircut: 40 bits. Or $40. Apiece. But who’s counting at this suave barbershop, where smartly dressed Prohibition–era mobsters would surely…
Chicago
A bombardment of fragrance socks you in the nose upon entering this Old Town spice house, which offers delicacies such as black and red volcanic salt from…
New Mexico
Where did this place come from? One minute you're walking around the Philmont Scout Ranch complex looking for signs of life – it's April – when suddenly…
Denver
In the heart of RiNo, this small dispensary has a big following, thanks to great service, selection and prices, especially the early-bird specials. An…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Two galleries display a lovely array of contemporary American crafts, ranging from pottery to scarves to handmade homewares. If you need a unique keepsake…
San Francisco
Modern gifts for modern women and the people they love – bold, unique, price-savvy. Gift yourself and others with picnic-ready multitools, versatile…
Honolulu
So much more than just a bookstore stocking Hawaiiana tomes, CDs and DVDs, this cultural gathering spot also sells beautiful silk-screened fabrics, koa…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Bold and colorful shoes by the eccentric Canadian designer are the order of the day at this spacious haven for fans of funky footwear. They come as tough…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Discover new favorite Californian vintages for under $25 at the distinctive wine boutique that won founder and Governor Gavin Newsom respect even from…
Memphis
The 'Clothier to the King,' this mid-century men's shop once outfitted Elvis with his two-tone shirts. Today it has a retro line of menswear (including…
Phoenix
This museum store has a top-notch collection of American Indian original arts and crafts; the variety and quality of kachina dolls alone is impressive…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Anyone with a yen for '70s-inspired prints should take themselves to the Trina Turk boutique. The wife and husband team behind the unisex brand have…
Detroit
Pewabic’s famed tiles, known for their iridescent glazes, grace the Guardian Building and other landmark structures around town. The century-old studio…
Denver
Part of a growing nationwide chain, Buffalo Exchange on South Broadway is a huge space with new and used clothing: retro, futuristic, trad and garish. You…
Chicago
Optimo is a Chicago institution, the last custom hat-maker for men in town. Want a lid like Al Capone's? Get one here, made with serious, old-school…
Phoenix
The largest farmers market in Arizona brings the state's best produce to one open-air jamboree of good tastes. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, you…
South End & Chinatown
Boston's original art market, this outdoor event is a fabulous opportunity for strolling, shopping and people-watching. More than 100 vendors set up shop…
New Orleans
This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Local scent maker elizabethW supplies the tantalizing aromas of changing seasons without the sweaty brows or frozen toes. 'Te' smells like a Georgia porch…
Chicago
This slick shop outside Wrigley Field has every Cubs-logoed item you could dream of. Browse two stories of official team paraphernalia, including an…
Sedona
Founded in 1976, this Sedona institution offers the area's best selection of rugs, and sells other American Indian crafts too, both current and vintage…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
You've learned to eat, talk and appreciate art like a Venetian; now get around like one. The ultimate Venice bike shop assembles sturdy, steel-frame bikes…
Las Vegas
Near Downtown's Arts District, this flamingo-pink-painted antiques shop is a primo place for picking up mid-20th-century modern and swingin’ 1960s and …
Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities
Chicago
Part morbid curiosity shop, part eerie art installation. Creepy doll heads, a stuffed groundhog wearing a Superman cape, death masks, Victorian medical…
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