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Amanda's Saved Places
Strand Bookstore is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

1. Strand Bookstore

9.5
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 593 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Before you wrinkle your nose at this unconditioned used book store, take a look around. You just might find a literary loving intellectual like D (Don’t You Forget About Me) Read more.

Pure Food and Wine is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

2. Pure Food and Wine

54 Irving Pl (btwn 17th & 18th St.), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 158 tips and reviews

Karen R.Karen Robinovitz: All about the classic sundae which is just back on the menu! And the cheese plate!

Bryant Park is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

3. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: My first NY Fashion Week was the last one to be held at Bryant Park. Amazing designers in an amazing location. - Terrell, The T.O. Show

Cat House is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

4. Cat House

Westside, CA
Uncategorized · No tips or reviews
Union Square Park is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

5. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · 564 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Meet at the Ghandi Statue, the one landmark in NYC, where the West side and the East side converge . . . and where D met his own Eastern-philosophy spouting pseudo-soul mate (Only in Your Dreams) Read more.

South Street Seaport is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

6. South Street Seaport

8.9
South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Catch N before he sails into the sunset on his boat, The Charlotte. Or go with him—he’s been known to take impromptu trips (and even more impromptu guests) around the island. Read more.

Pas de Deux is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

7. Pas de Deux

328 E 11th St, New York, NY
Women's Store · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It may be only 500-square-feet, but this shop is packed with all the labels of right now: Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Vena Cava. Our pick for Best Downtown Boutique. Read more.

Barneys New York is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

8. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Per our Fashion Director Harriet Mays Powell, the stay-cool look of the season is the L.W.D, or “little white dress.” Find a standout version of the summer staple by Narciso Rodriguez here. Read more.

Tenjune is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

9. Tenjune

26 Little West 12th St (Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 57 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: This is a great place to people watch and be seen. The music is hot and the girls are hotter. Hands down one of my top spots to finish my night at in NYC. - Mike (The Situation), Jersey Shore

Root is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

10. Root

306 E Main St (at S. Lincoln St.), Fredericksburg, TX
Boutique · 2 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: A welcome alternative to the touristy stores that dominate the area, Root is stocked with casual pieces from Rachel Pally and Plenty by Tracy Reese. Read more.

Sony Store is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

11. Sony Store

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (Avenue of the Stars), Century City, CA
Electronics Store · 17 tips and reviews
Barneys New York is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

12. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: You'll spot more drama over fashion here than Project Runway delivers. Don’t believe me? Read about S and B's catfight over Chloe in I Will Always Love You.

Korres is one of Amanda's Saved Places.

13. Korres

110 Wooster St (btw Prince & Spring), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · SoHo · 3 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The only U.S. outpost of this Greek botanical beauty company is filled with amazingly scented natural skincare products and cosmetics. Read more.