Sure one can get a marriage license whereever they live, but in NYC its a bustling business. Inside 80 Centre Street, hundred of couples apply each day, many of whom get hitched right there and then. A cottage business of florists and photographers flank the building awaiting these brides and grooms and their wedding parties. It aint Vegas but it sure feels like it. Oddly warms the heart

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The NYC convention bureau has just recognized Shop Gotham’s shopping tours as one of the 10 BEST tours in NYC! quite an honor. For more info, check out: http://www.nycgo.com/top-tours/5/

Taking your teen shopping in NYC and want to make her oh so happy? Consider a Shop Gotham custom self-guided shopping tour. Tell us who she is, her apirations, general budget and voila, we will tell her where to find it. Its fun and at your own pace .. and will save you lots of time aimlessly roaming the streets.

A half day personalized self-guided tour is $50 — rates may vary if you have special needs requiring a more complex itinerary. 

 email: info@ shopgotham.com or see our daily group tours at: www.shopgotham.com

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Weekly Tuesday Alert. 2-1 for Shop Gotham April 3rd Soho & Nolita Chic Boutiques shopping tour. Buy 1 ticket & get the other FREE. As simple as that. To book: go to: www.shopgotham.com. Code: Easter . (this special deal is good only for that one tour and can only be purchased this Tues.) Look for Tuesday specials each week!

Shop Gotham is offering a one time only deal for tours the week of March 8th – 14, 2010.  Individual tickets for both our Soho & Nolita shopping tours and Garment Center “insider” tours are 50% off. That is correct. Half price! Maximum of 2 tickets per guest. Tickets can only be purchased directly by calling Shop Gotham at 917-599-6650. Mention: March Deal. Tickets are VERY limited (max of 12 person per tour)

Get a jump on your spring wardrobe! we look forward to showing you our city.  For details on tours and tour times, please see: www.shopgotham.com

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1)Even if you cant afford one item at Bergdorf Goodman, anyone can wander in and almost always spot a celeb. Last week Kelsey Grammer and wife spotted in shoe dept.  PS. Fine dept stores are also very useful for their lovely bathrooms.

2)Street Vendors in Soho.  Some of the best authentic jewelry, hats, art & whatnot are sold on the streets of Soho. Talented folks without the overhead of stores, create and sell edgy & trendy at a fraction of the stores’ prices. TIP: The exception is those located on Broadway. These vendors sell the mass merch shipped in overseas.

3)Because some of the best music can be heard in the subways.

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 gra.mer spoted w wife at BG better shoes, shout out to Conrans for bathroom stuff & other cool kitch – give link /address – new subject: shout out?

The visitors are leaving NYC, soon to return again. In the meantime, enjoy a 1st and last time Shop Gotham shopping tour special discount. 25% off tickets for any Regularly scheduled tour tours for the remainder of Sept. Max: 2 tickets per buyers. www.shopgotham.com. discount code: Sept09. See ya on the streets!

We like to give a heads-up about the Sample Sale “high” season. Typically, it commences mid-november, but our recession radar claims we can expect an early onslaught.    By early november, the designer for much less options will make your head swirl. As always, Shop Gotham will vet out the worthwhile from the junk-

See Shop Gotham Garment Center “insider” tours.

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Dont have tickets to the Bryant Park shows but going to be in NYC  Wed. Sept 16th? Being a bystander can be almost as much fun. Milly, Tory Burch & Anna Sui are among the hot designers showing tomorrow. Stand outside to see not just the designers arrive, but the oh so cool guest lists. Bryant Park, NYC. Fifth and Sixth Avenues between 40th & 42nd streets

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You keep reading about all those top name designers, such as Jil Sander and Jimmy Choo, who are now designing for the “cheap shops”? Or how Kate Moss and former Project Runway contestant have their own lines? What you don’t know is that only SOME stores will carry these goods, but Manhattan ones will get the booty first.

Each week on our Soho & Nolita shopping tour, we will seek out some of these “hot” items.  Come check it out with us!  www.shopgotham.com/daily-new-york-shopping-tours.php