Budget shopping beyond the dollar store
New York’s finest, Pearl River Department Store is one of the best urban markets this side of the Hudson River. If you are not familiar with this shopping destination, now is the time to get in touch with your feminine side. Pearl River has a wide selection of products for the bargain hunter in you. First opening in the 1970’s at the corner of Broadway and Canal Street with a focus on Chinese imports, this store was New York’s best kept secret. Now located at 477 Broadway in the heart of SOHO, this 20,000 sq. ft., multi level space is filled to the brim with all that your heart desires from Asia and other Far East destinations and it’s cheap, cheap, cheap.
Best picks:
* Ceramic dishes in many colors, shapes and finishes
* Lucky Cats as shown above
* Chinese paper lanterns
* Paper products and unique greeting cards
* 100% silk Asian style clothing & shoes
* House wares and textiles
* Specialty items: Jade statues & Spiritual gifts plus
I highly recommend a visit to Pearl River Department Store the next time you are in Manhattan for the ultimate Chinese 5 & 10 style shopping experience.
Chinese Wisdom:
* Lucky cats are meant to be placed in a window to bring a flow of good fortune through the door, in times like these we could all use some of that.
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