NYC: Food, Stores, Hotels?

[tom288]

I will be going on vacation to NYC over Christmas and I was wondering what favorites you have as far as shopping in the city. Still deciding on how much I want to put out for clothes while Im there, but I'm from Florida so I dont have any form of comparable shopping here.

I'd like to hit Saks, I've heard Century 21 has good deals, and maybe Barneys, NM, or Bergdorf. I have never been to NYC before though, so do you have some good tips or places other than the major stores I mentioned?

On a side note, any personal picks for hotels or food while there?

I appreciate it.

 

[marc237]

On the food question, you need to be more specific in terms of taste and budget. NYC is a city of unlimited options. You can select from wonderfully authentic ethnic to top-of-the line gourmet. You can run the budget from under $10.00 per person to easily over $300.00 person per meal. There is virtually no cuisine not represented some where in NYC. We need you to help narrow down.

p.s. Also consider chowhound.com. A very nice site that will enable you to uncover some nice gems.