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GNC - Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: Manhattan, New York

GNC (or General Nutrition Centers) is a retail chain dispensing a variety of nutritional supplements, beauty items, health and

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City - Part 3

CONTINUED FROM PART 2
Rite Aid –
Rite Aid is a retail pharmacy chain operating across US. It is the third largest drugstore chain in the country.
Online shopping in Rite Aid is through Drugstore.com. Through it one can purchase

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City - Part 2

CVS Pharmacies-

Headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, CVS is a pharmacy and convenience store chain with presence in 40 states across US. The products and services at CVS include photo labs,  home medical supplies, personal care items, skin care,

24 Hour Pharmacies in Manhattan, New York City - Part 1

For any locality a 24 hour pharmacy is a boon given the fact that emergencies do not announce their arrival. Some of the pharmacies open 24 hours, in Manhattan, New York are listed below –

Webster Hall (Night Club / Concerts) - New York City Landmark

When I jigged and flailed into 2008 on last New Year’s eve at Webster hall I did not know that it was a building with a 122 year history (since 1886). The building does have the grandeur of old construction. Well, it received the New York City Landmark status from the Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 18th […]

Cafe La Fortuna, New York City - John Lennon’s favorite haunt, to be closed

Imagine…if rents didn’t rise, Imagine….If mom-and-pop shops didn’t have to disappear… I wouldn’t be writing this now. Anything to do with The Beatles is always in news.
Came to know that a café in Upper west side, Manhattan, NYC called the Café La Fortuna which was patronized by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, is having to […]

Brookstone - Shopping in New York City

Brookstone is a must visit for any gadget maniac who has a penchant for new, innovative or quirky gadgets and other products. Its product range includes various types of clocks, digital photo frames, massage chairs, pillows and mattresses, umbrellas and gloves, tools, stereo systems et al. The products are varied and they are generally different […]

Shopping in Manhattan, New York City - 34th Street, 5th to 6th Avenue

Continued from previous article on Shopping on 34th street, 6th to 7th Avenue

Continuing from 34th street and Broadway corner towards 5th Avenue would take one on another stretch of Manhattan shopping bliss along with some sight seeing opportunity – the Empire State building is on this stretch though the main entrance is from 5th avenue.
Starting […]

Aerosoles - Shoe shopping in New York City

A well known footwear brand, Aerosoles positions themselves as “fashion-right shoes at affordable prices”. Their brands include Aerosoles, Aerosoles Signature, What’s what, A2, Aerology, Flexation, Sole by Aerosoles.

Men’s Wearhouse - Shopping in New York City

Men’s Wearhouse is a chain selling men’s apparel and accessories. They carry suits, slacks, jackets, sport coats, outerwear, formal wear, shoes, ties, et al. Accessories include scarves, belts, gloves, socks, pocket silks, colognes, robes etc. They also have