DK Travel : Boston : Shopping

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Newbury Street

Try as it might, Back Bay’s most famous street cannot escape comparisons to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. True, both offer stupendous people-watching, sophisticated shopping, chic dining, and prestigious galleries. Yet with its 19th-century charm and convenient subway stops, Newbury Street outclasses its built-yesterday Left Coast counterpart by far. (see Back Bay).
Oriental Arts & Crafts

This tiny basement shop sells and frames contemporary prints from China among other things, and will carve your name in a stone seal for $10 per character.
Polcari’s Coffee Co.

The premier bulk grocer in the North End, this charming store has sold Italian roasted coffee since 1932. It’s still the best place to find spices, flours, grains, and legumes.
Porter Exchange Mall

Take a trip to Tokyotown in this renovated 1928 Deco building, boasting a Japanese-style noodle hall and gift shops with all forms of Far Eastern ephemera.
Priscilla of Boston

Boston’s bridal gown queen has been helping to make weddings unforgettable for 50 years. Should you require a fitting, it is recommended that you call ahead.
Revolution Books

Che Guevara and Mao Tse Tung are alive and well here. You can read up on Communism and purchase left-leaning T-shirts, posters, buttons, and stickers.
Room with a Vieux

Owner Jeff Diamond scours France for unique furniture and light fixtures, which span the centuries. High-end Art Deco furniture pieces, bedboards, and Louis XV mirrors are strong points.
Salumeria Italiana

This neighborhood fixture is a premier stop for esoteric Italian canned goods and rich olive oils, as well as spicy sausages and cheeses from many Italian regions.
Second Time Around

Before blowing your budget on that Chanel handbag, take a peek at Second Time Around, where used designer clothing and accessories get a second lease on life. Think head-to-toe Versace for a mere $100.
Shreve, Crump & Low

The country’s oldest retail jeweler has seen its diamonds grace the fingers of some of modern history’s most famous – and fortunate – figures. Shreve’s sterling silver is also highly coveted.