Find the best shopping in Westchester in 2022 right here. Courtesy of NINE BY ASH
Shop to your heart’s content at these curated and Best of Westchester-winning boutiques and storefronts in the county.
New Jewelry Store
Henri Daussi*
Armonk; henridaussi.com
As apparel trends have become more casual over the last few years due to the pandemic, a simple and special way to glam up an outfit is with bling. For new sparkle, pop over to the only local presence of this revered national chain offering fine jewelry (and diamonds galore!). Walking down the aisle imminently? You can say “I Do” with Daussi, donning a selection from a timeless collection of (house label) engagement rings and wedding bands.
Men’s Denim Shirts
NINE BY ASH
Katonah; ninebyash.com
The rugged, American classic, men’s denim shirt gets a fashionable upgrade here. Made in Italy in a stretchable fabric, there is a variety of washes to appeal to the suburban cowboy. Whether it’s a classic blue denim or a more color-forward burgundy overdye, the shirts here can be worn year-round — there’s even a white denim for summer months. And while they’re men’s shirts, women can wear them as oversize garments or as shackets.
Scent Shop
ScentFluence
Scarsdale; scentfluence.com
Caroline Fabrigas has carefully curated a collection of olfactory delights at her newish aroma design studio in Scarsdale. Thanks to handheld diffusers, patrons can experience a controlled array of renewing redolence (upwards of 65 scents, ranging from White Floral Ginger to Cognac) from the shop’s “scent library” yet not be overwhelmed by them. Fabrigas’ high-profile clients include Hyatt, Baccarat Hotel & Residences, and 1 Hotel. There’s something for every nose.
Seasonal Gift Shopping
White Plains Holiday Market
wpbid.com/events/holiday-market
Skip the malls and the big-box stores and find that special Christmas or Hanukkah gift at this 3rd annual Court Street holiday marketplace Dec 5–19. The White Plains BID, the City of White Plains, and 914PopUps partnered to create a 60-plus-vendor shopping experience that includes offerings such as small-batch soaps, handcrafted ornaments, artisan jewelers, knitted accessories, and hand-painted glassware majority.
Sales Department
Pepe Auto Group
Multiple Westchester Locations
pepeautogroup.com
The phenomenal success of Pepe Auto Group for more than a half-century comes down to many factors, but none more so than its award-winning sales staff. Extremely well trained and eminently knowledgeable, the salespeople at Pepe are known for their low-pressure tactics, making the auto-acquisition experience not a pain but a pleasure. And now, an online car-shopping process makes getting into your dream machine even more effortless.
Accessories
LOLA New York
Tuckahoe and White Plains; lolany.com
With a pair of brick-and-mortars born from weekly at-home jewelry parties, it’s no wonder this upscale, up-to-the-minute boutique boasts an endless array of accessories amid all the high-fashion threads. From one-of-a-kind handbags, belts, hats, and headbands to sunnies, slippers, scarves, keychains, candles, and costume jewelry galore, this is your one-stop shop for gifts or adorning yourself to the gills.
Diamond Selection
D’Errico Jewelry
Scarsdale and Mount Kisco; store.derricojewelry.com
Believing diamond selection should be an informative and fun experience, Sal D’Errico himself invites shoppers to stop in for his “Diamonds 101 Crash Course” to pave the way to an informed purchase. Coupled with a rock-solid reputation for designing exquisite rings and bands, it’s crystal clear why this family-owned business has been a county touchstone for three decades plus.
Gemstone Bracelets
Tatiana M Designs
Briarcliff Manor; tatianamdesigns.com
Armed with an abiding faith in the healing power of crystal gemstones, this home-based jewelry maker crafts simple, elegant wrist decor (and more) with the hope that the wearer will place their intentions into the stones to be present, create change, and believe in unbounded possibilities. Each piece details the stone’s significance and is often ready for pickup in 24 hours.
Sneaker Store
The Private Shop
White Plains; theprivateshopny.com
Sneakerheads, run, don’t walk, to the new kicks-and-streetwear boutique The Private Shop, a buy/sell/trade store perched on E Post Road. Sporting its own, eponymous, label (tees, snapbacks, beanies, etc.), the store has a steady string of fan-faves, like Yeezy slides and 350s, Air Jordan 1 Royal Toes, Telfar bags, Supreme hoodies, and Anti Social Social Club tees. Hunt for rare finds; selections change weekly.
Eco-Chic Boutique
KAHLO Collective
Pound Ridge; kahlocollective.com
In the heart of this country-quaint town, KAHLO Collective is a shop filled with carefully curated, ethically sourced, and handmade goods for mind, body, and soul. Pick up apothecary, apparel, and home accessory gifts for a friend or treat yourself to items such as hand-poured candles, 100%-cotton hand-loomed yoga rugs, aromatherapy mists, boho fedora trim hats, kimono robes, olive oil bar soaps, coconut bath soap, and incense sticks.
New Record Shop
Underground Vinyl
Larchmont; underground-vinyl.com
One of less than a handful of indie record shops in the county, this “passion project” new store, launched in the fall of 2021 by local orthodontist Dr. Garrett Weston, specializes in new and pre-loved vinyl albums in many genres, plus turntables, concert and band tees, and accessories. Go and spin some records: 100% of the store’s profits go to charity.
On-Trend Women’s Apparel
Lauren Tormenta Design
Larchmont; laurentormentany.com
Stop into this appealing shop, and you’ll likely meet owner Lauren Tormenta, an FIT grad who’s already designed her own fashion line. Tormenta’s year-old boutique is filled with cool brands from NY and CA — breezy dresses, colorful tops and bottoms, lingerie, and swimsuits. Plus, evening wear, jewelry, bags, baby clothes, and more — all imbued with Tormenta’s fresh, modern sense of style.
Global Gift Boutique
Taaru Majeure
Larchmont; taarumajeure.com
Thoughtfully curated by its Senegalese owner Mama Faye, this inviting spot (whose name means “beauty” in her native language) offers handcrafted gifts with an international flavor for the home and hostess. In addition to its signature brand of luxury skincare products formulated for all skin tones and types, you’ll find an enticing selection of bright caftans, chunky necklaces, colorful baskets, wooden bowls, and sculpture from Africa, France, and the U.S.
Store-Made Chorizo
Ulises’s Butcher Shop
Mamaroneck; ulisessbutchershop.com
This family recipe has made its way down generations from Veracruz, Mexico, and straight to your kitchen (even better on your grill). Ground and hand-stuffed in-house, even the perfect snap of the casing can’t hold back the savory spice of this sausage.
Kosher Market
Seasons
Scarsdale; seasonskosher.com
Not your grandmother’s kosher market, Seasons sells the finest meats, poultry, and fish, as well as an array of stocked supermarket items. The prepared soups and salads are amazing, and the variety is impressive. Whether you’re kosher or not, Jewish or not, it’s worth a visit for their sushi platters, pretzel challah, and brisket rugelach.
Offbeat Wines
Folkways Wines
Croton Falls; folkwayswines.com
Located in the old Metro-North railway station, this shop specializes in bottles from small, top-quality vintners, particularly those in Central and Eastern Europe. Also featured are highly regarded bottles from little-known California vintners, such as Upwell and Martha Stoumen, as well as top-of-the-class novelty items, like so-called “orange” wines.
Shop for DIY Winemakers
Prospero Winery & Home Winemaker Depot
Pleasantville; prosperowinery.com
In 1972, founder Tony Prospero opened a fruit stand selling high-quality California grapes to home winemakers. Fifty years later, he and his family are still selecting and supplying superior fruit and state-of-the-art equipment for novices and old hands alike. From a starter kit to crushers, tanks, barrels, filters, corks, and bottles, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a junior oenologist.
In-Store Tastings
Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits of Yonkers
Yonkers; yonkers.stewswines.com
While many retail outlets hold periodic in-store tastings and/or host special wine-sampling events, this shop conducts daily afternoon tastings of different wines from Tuesday through Sunday. Some of these are conducted by in-store personnel and some by representatives of the various wine companies, but all allow consumers first-rate insight into future purchases.
Organic Foods
MOM’s Organic Market
Dobbs Ferry; momsorganicmarket.com
A healthy-minded food-shopping paradise, MOM’s Organic Market is true to its motto, “a stress-free oasis.” With wide aisles, almost no one in your way, and light music, food shopping becomes something to enjoy. All but 10–12 products are certified organic, and every product is low on plastic packaging, high in quality, and affordably priced. Find everything from gluten-free options and frozen organic dinners and snacks to cleaning products, bulk grains, and organic coffee and teas. Plus, enjoy two aisles filled with lotions, vitamins, candles, makeup, and other Zen-inspired products.
Shop for Collectable Wines
Zachys
Port Chester; zachys.com
Although some shops offer “fine wine” rooms or areas containing collectables, this store’s new location boasts an extensive display of prized bottles throughout the expansive space, ranging from Biondi Santi Brunellos and Sassicaia to gems like Chateau Margaux and Heitz Martha’s Vineyard California Cabernet to Corton-Charlemagnes and Château d’Yquems, many at discounted prices.
Readers’ Picks
Athletic Shoes
Sportech
Rye Brook
sportechryebrook.com
Auto Dealership
The Premier Collection
White Plains
thepremiercollection.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
Rye Brook (plus four other county locations)
dannyscycles.com
Consignment Shop
The Maizie Consignment Boutique
Scarsdale
themaizieshop.com
Department Store*
Bloomingdale’s
White Plains
locations.bloomingdales.com/white-plains
Evening Wear
Elephant’s Trunk
Mount Kisco
elephantstrunk.com
Gift Shop
The Lounge House
Peekskill
theloungehouseny.com
Independent Bookstore
Arcade Booksellers
Rye
arcadebookstore.com
Jewelry Store
Landsberg Jewelers
Rye Brook
landsbergjewelers.com
Lingerie
Suzette’s Lingerie
Yonkers
suzettelingerie.com
Men’s Boutique
NINE BY ASH
Katonah
ninebyash.com
New Store (opened 2021 or later)
Fashion Without Trashin
Hastings-on-Hudson
fashionwithouttrashin.com
Men’s Shoe Store
Sneaker Lounge
Scarsdale
sneakerloungeusa.com
Music Store
Mike Risko Music School
Ossining
mikeriskomusicschool.com
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Optical Store
Eye Designs
Scarsdale (plus two other county locations)
eyedesignsofwestchester.com
Pet Supplies
Pet Pantry
Rye
ppwpet.com
Shopping Center/Mall
The Westchester
White Plains
simon.com/mall/the-westchester
Ski Shop
Pedigree Ski Shop
White Plains/Bedford Hills
pedigreeskishop.com
Specialty Store (non-food)
Your CBD Store
Mount Kisco
facebook.com/YourCBDStoreMt.KiscoNY
Vintage Clothing Store
Wooden Sleepers
Tuckahoe
wooden-sleepers.com
Women’s Boutique
Misfit Bazaar
Rye
misfitbazaar.com
Women’s Shoe Store
Shoes ‘N’ More
Rye (plus two other county locations)
shoesnmore.com
