In the big box mix on King Street, Candlefish is a delightful local shop with every candle imaginable. You can even set up a time to make your own. - Cator Sparks
This is a wonderful treat on Marion Square, and you must stop by the booth of the fresh pasta vendor, Rio Bertolini's Fresh Italian.Pasta. My favorites are their fresh-cut black pepper pasta and lobster ravioli. - Stephanie Summerson Hall
This cute boutique recently opened at 46 Spring Street and offers hand-made tassel jewelry along with some other amazing finds and specialty pieces. - Stephanie Summerson Hall
A typical outdoor Mexican market. Called “tianguis,” these markets pop up in neighborhoods around the city with a weekly rotation. This one, on Tuesdays, is right outside Lardo, so you can grab breakfast and then walk around the market, where you’ll find all the produce, including fresh-cut fruit, artisan salsas, herbologist remedies, traditional Mexican copal incense, hand-carved wooden serving utensils, and a lively, local scene. - Carolina Carreño
Chiapas-made beautifully designed textiles in a stunning by-appointment-only showroom in the Condesa’s most notable apartment building, Edificios Condesa, built in 1910. - Carolina Carreño
Beautifully-curated antique store specializing in Midcentury modern designers on the main drag in the Roma neighborhood, Alvaro Obregon. - Carolina Carreño
This flea market is in the heart of the Zona Rosa. There have been so many amazing European antiques brought to Mexico City over the last 300 years, chances are high that you'll luck out and find something fantastic at a great price. - Nate Berkus
Such a great spot to pick up fashion finds, art, and books, and when you consume, know you are giving back, because the proceeds go to help homeless people living with HIV. They have a super event called Design on a Dime that has some choice merchandise at deliciously marked down prices. May 20th is Design on A Dime! - Miles Redd
Brian Clamp has a stable of wonderful artists and photographers as well as an enviable inventory of secondary market artists such as Mark Morrisroe, Nan Goldin and Jack Pierson. - Alexander Jakowec
Paul has a superb eye focused on mid-century Italian design - he sells the classics as well as newly made, pieces made by innovative creators. - Alexander Jakowec
The Frick at the Met Breuer- and really all Museums and art galleries- NYC is such a creative space, and not having this lifeline to inspiration and other artists is something deeply felt during the pandemic. - Miles Redd
Grab a coffee and flaky almond croissant at Cafe D'avignon at Essex Market. Essex Market is the oldest food market in NYC. Recently moved into a new building with seating upstairs, the market consists of over 100 food vendors that pride themselves on building relationships with their customers. From Peruvian to Japanese to a butcher, fresh seafood, specialty cheeses, and organic winery find all your culinary needs here! I love strolling through and trying something new. - Allis Ghim
A temple to superior graphite, this minimalist shop sells the best pencils from around the world. A must visit for writers, artists, and note takers alike. - Dr. William Li