I’m so lucky to call one of the coolest cities in the world my home. And I’m constantly discovering new, amazing places everyday. So while I’m out and about this list will continue to change and grow. But as of now, here are some of my favorite places to shop and eat in New York City.

xo, Courtney

 

Shopping

For the biggest selections of clothes and shoes: Saks Fifth Ave, Bloomingdales, Barney’s

For accessories and gifts: Henri Bendel, C Wonder

For makeup: Sephora, Fresh

For trendy street style: Top Shop

For feminine chic clothes: Club Monaco, Aritzia

For an adorable boutique: Gramercy Project

For all your home décor needs: ABC Home and Carpet, Wolf Home, West Elm

 

Food

Breakfast

For what feels like a city escape: Friend of a Farmer

For the NYC quintessential diner: EJ’s Luncheonette

For an upscale and delicious brunch: Beauty and Essex

 

Lunch

For the best pizza in NY: Lombardi’s Pizza

For huge salads on Fifth Avenue: David Burke at Bloomingdales

For after you’ve shopped the day away in Soho: Spring Street Natural

 

Dinner

For high ceilings, big chandeliers and amazing food: DelFrisco’s Steakhouse

For sushi with the girls: Nana Sushi

For a romantic night out and gourmet Italian food: Maialino

For incredible seafood: Blue Water Grill

 

Snacks and Desserts

For Birthday Cake truffles or something unique. These guys are geniuses: Momofuku Milk Bar

For cupcakes and sex and the city: Magnolia Bakery

For macarons (enough said): L’aduree

For big, chocolate chip cookies: Levain Bakery

For the best pain au chocolat: Ceci Cela Patisserie

For a real life candyland: Dylan’s Candy Bar

For the most decadent gelato: Eataly