2. Loopy Mango
78 Grand St (btwn Greene & Wooster), New York, NY
Gift Store · SoHo · 8 tips and reviews
Jenn Clark: Very cool shop with lots of great products. The yarn is beautiful and dyed in house . Definitely coming back. Looking forward to making my first scarf!
Boutiqued: This large Soho space is a bit off the beaten path, but a must see for the well-edited selection of relatively unknown clothing & accessory designers & their new vintage home collection! Read more.
The Wall Street Journal: "Knitting is my therapy, and this home goods boutique is where I buy hard-to-find yarns from all over the world." -Sean Avery, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
3. La Esquina
8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews
ᴡ C: Best burger in town. Tacos are tasty, too.
People: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
Time Out New York: Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
6. Opening Ceremony
8.0
35 Howard St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 59 tips and reviews
Time Out New York: The best store to blow your paycheck in stocks covetable finds from around the world—both luxury threads and more affordable goods like indie mags, CDs and hip accessories. Read more.
Frappuccino: This shop will make your fashion jaw drop. It attracts fashionistas and stars alike. Don’t forget your wallet.
Lucky Magazine: Meghan Farrell, designer of eclectic and oddly beautiful jewelry, sticks to OC for their killer selection. Duhhhh, so do we.
7. JIMMY
8.0
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 157 tips and reviews
İpek A.: One of the best place in SoHo with a great NY view. And their cocktails are almost perfect!
Concert Ticket Agency: Yes folks, it's another rooftop! Drinks are pricey..but oh what a view! social media: no real twitter presence yet. Try this place to chill before or after a show nearby...
Matt Szenics: Cinnamon infused old fashioned. Now that's a winner.
9. UNIQLO
8.6
546 Broadway (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 253 tips and reviews
Glamazon Diaries: You must purchase the heat tech clothing for winter. Best under garments to keep you warm and perfect for layering.
Josh: Take a Xanax before coming here.
Teen Vogue: I’m totally spoiled since this affordable Japanese import’s only U.S. store is located in NYC. A good 50 percent of my wardrobe is filled with Uniqlo basics. –Danielle Nussbaum, entertainment director
11. Anthropologie
375 W Broadway (at Broome St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 17 tips and reviews
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: My favorite anthro - layout is easy to shop. Staff always super helpful. Lately I've really liked their selection of jeans and pants.
Wag: Love this place! Recession or no recession, job or no job - splurge a bit and treat yourself to an item.
Shape Magazine: Brooke Burke recommends the Stitch Lynx-Cord legging. She says, "They have plenty of stretch and a good fit."
12. Prada
8.2
575 Broadway (at Prince St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 30 tips and reviews
Jennifer K: In women's shoes, ask for Rich. Not pushy, great intuition and is skilled at making suggestions for his clients.
Time Out New York: This couturier teamed up with Great Gatsby costume designer Catherine Martin to create the glitzy gowns & accessories for the film; see those costumes & behind-the-scenes video, at an exhibit at here. Read more.
OMGICU: Jadakiss was spotted here in an all-purple Billionaire Boys Club jumpsuit, looking for "a matching handbag."
13. SEPHORA
8.2
557 Broadway (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · SoHo · 46 tips and reviews
Gina DeAngelo: OMG store is beautiful.. Very helpful staff.. Huge variety of products!
Michelle K.: Sephora always has samples to give out, so if the sales associate doesn't put one in your bag, make sure to ask! When ordering online, make sure you pick out your three free samples before checkout!
Real Simple: 8 Standout Face Cleansers for Radiant Skin: These winning washes - chosen from 112 - leave skin clean, never tight-feeling. Read more.
14. Scoop NYC
473 - 475 Broadway (btw Broome & Grand), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 15 tips and reviews
People: Sparkling party dresses, sexy bikinis—this trendy Mecca offers hotlooks from more than 100 designers for men, women and children. The whole family can stay stylish, if money is no object!
Lucky Magazine: This popular chainlet offers 3.1 Phillip Lim, Helmut Lang, Joie, and Rebecca Taylor.
Style.com: Gold is the new black this fall. Stock up on gold cuffs & fringed necklaces by designers such as Thea Grant & Daslu for a luxurious 70s vibe.
15. Topshop
478 Broadway (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 137 tips and reviews
Chris Ryan: Great sales. Otherwise a bit overpriced for fast fashion. Always the best soundtrack for shopping though, sometimes with live DJs in store.
People: The only U.S. location for this London go-to delivers on fourfloors crammed with edgy British style at budget prices. Tip: Call ahead toschedule a personal shopping experience—the service is free!
Teen Vogue: My favorite store in New York (or London!) for fast fashion. Plus, its makeup line is adorable! —Eva Chen, beauty director