Maurice Badler Fine JewelryC0L134 485 Park Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 800.622.3537. badler .com. New and exclusive competitively priced pieces from leading designers such as Robert Coin, Pandora, Di Massima and others. F12 TourneauC0L341 510 Madison Ave., btw E. 52nd & E 53rd sts., 212.758.5830; 12 E. 57th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.758.7300. tourneau .com. The world’s largest authorized purveyor of fine timepieces offers more than 8,000-plus styles from international watchmakers. F13, F12 Wempe JewelersC0L3415 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. wempe.com. Fifth Avenue’s only official Rolex dealer also offers pieces from other prestigious brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Baume & Mercier, plus a collection of jewelry that includes gold earrings, brilliant-cut diamond rings, silver charms, pearl necklaces, cameos and precious gems. G13
Special Services Carlton Hotel, TheC0L4165 88 Madison Ave., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 212.532.4100. carltonhotelny .com. Designed by architect David Rockwell, the six well-lit meeting rooms and seven special event spaces at this Midtown hotel offer ideal settings for corporate affairs or festive occasions. The all-inclusive meeting package includes Wi-Fi, flip charts, meals and beverage service. F16 Central Park Astrology 30 Central Park So., Ste. 1A, btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.682.6765. centralparkastrology.com. This center for the mind and soul offers a myriad of spiritual readings, including tarot cards, crystal balls and tea leaves. G15 Suites at Silver Towers, TheC0L69518 606 W. 42nd St., btw 11th & 12th aves., 212.695.3400. silversuites residences.com. These furnished one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments—which come with valet and housekeeping services, a 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, fitness center, yoga studio and children’s play space— are available for short-term rentals. K14
Sporting goods Labor Skate ShopC0L428 46 Canal St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 646.351.6792. laborskateshop.com. Skateboarder James Rewolinski offers a variety of deck brands, as well as wheels, board parts, hats, T-shirts and tote bags. C20 NBA StoreC0L3571 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.515.6221. nba.com/nycstore. Team jerseys, basketballs, gifts and footwear fill this arena-style sports emporium of National Basketball Association merchandise. G13 Nike RunningC0L452 1131 Third Ave., btw E. 66th & E. 67th sts., 212.535.1530. nike.com. Dedicated to runners, the famous footwear company’s newest store features racing sneakers, athletic apparel and sporting accessories, along with custom services such as sports-bra fittings. E12
Tech & Music B&H Photo, Video, Pro AudioC0L79468 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.444.6615. bhphotovideo.com. One-stop shopping for electronics, such as cameras, camcorders, DVDs, film and tripods. I15 GTR Showroom 141 W. 28th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 4th fl., 646.460.8472. gtrstore.com. This guitar mecca showcases more than 400 guitars by legendary brands like Fender, Gibson and D’Angelico. Staff can assist with all music-related needs. G16
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Global Gold & SilverC0L4258 7 W. 45th St., Ste. 1200, btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 800.680.9757. globalgold andsilver.com. A customer-service-oriented Midtown destination that purchases clients’ unwanted gold, silver and diamonds. G14
Stereo ExchangeC0L917 627 Broadway, btw Houston & Bleecker sts., 212.505.1111. stereoexchange .com. A block-long showroom displays hi-fi audio and home theater equipment and HD televisions, and also offers custom installation. F19
Toys+Games American Girl Place New YorkC0L3816 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. americangirl.com. In addition to the popular doll collection, there are accessories, matching doll-and-girl clothing, a complete line of books and fun programs. G13 FAO SchwarzC0L5931 767 Fifth Ave., at 58th St., 212.644.9400. fao.com. Home of the famous Dance-On Piano, this toy emporium delights with stuffed animals, a second-floor LEGO section, endless choices of toys and dolls and numerous interactive areas. G17 kidding aroundC0L4862 60 W. 15th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.645.6337; Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.972.8697. kiddingaroundtoys.com. This family-owned store specializes in toys and games, clothes, gifts and party favors for children of all ages, selected from more than 600 distributors. Its Grand Central Terminal space boasts a toy train traveling throughout the shop. F17, F14 Toys “R” Us Times Square C0L31 891 514 Broadway, at W. 44th St., 646.366.8800. toysrus.com. The 110,000-square-foot store features a life-size Barbie House, a “WONKA” candy shop packed with chocolate and confections and an array of electronics, games and more. H14
Vintage Clothing A Second ChanceC0L6428 1109-1111 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041; 155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155. asecondchanceresale.com. The upscale consignment shop carries gently used designer handbags, clothing, jewelry and accessories from such brands as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, as well as clothing for femmes. E10, G19 New York VintageC0L196 117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.647.1107. newyorkvintage .com. High-end designer vintage from such labels as Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. H16 Tokio 7C0L4162 83 E. 7th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.353.8443. tokio7.net. This consignment boutique stocks classic vintage and funky designs, by both high-end labels and up-andcoming East Village designers. D18
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