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| - Hazelton Lanes offers lots of great window shopping - and actual shopping too, if you can afford it. But you don't need to be rich to shop here...
There are a few good high end boutiques that often have *excellent* sales eg Jacadi has wonderful children's clothing, ridiculously priced when you factor in that most children GROW, *but* they had an amazing post-recession sale this summer.
TNT has good selections of high-end urban wear, while offering up the appropriate Yo'ville attitude as a side. They also have good sales. And these days, you might be able to make your own deal at some of the other boutiques.
The Whole Foods here is good, if you know what to buy. There is better priced equivalent produce elsewhere, but bulk foods, peanut butter (no kidding, grind your own for a deal!), and some dairy and soy products are high quality and reasonably priced. The back deli bar has a great dinner deal, some of the "365" WF brand stuff is reasonable, and the cheese selection compensates for its prices. I cannot comment on the meat, but the fish selection is good and it is fresh, even though you might spend a bit more. There is also a good selection of slightly alternative supplements and beauty/bath products, with prices that compare with other health food stores. The pricey espresso upstairs in the cafe is good and strong, and you can sit, sip and watch the buffsters heading into the Yorkville Club. The vegan mini muffins here arent too shabby either, and might motivate you to work out yourself.
Speaking of which - the Yoga Studio offers a great selection of classes, primarily Hatha-style with some Ashtanga and Pilates, and the price of 10 classes there is comparable with any other studio. The bonus is you get to use the change rooms of one of the poshest clubs in Tdot.
Prettie Yiji pet boutique has a great selection of items, and the owner is quite helpful if you have questions.
The absolutely best thing, if you are a dog-owner, is the concierge, who will fido-sit for you while you shop. So civilized!
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