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Saturday in the City: 10.15.11

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Shadi Farahi
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Grace Gavilanes
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.

Shake Shack
Craving a great burger? Shake Shack is popular for a reason. Not only are they known for great burgers and fries, but decadent desserts as well: custards, shakes, and more.

My Recommendation: the Shack Burger ®
Locations
Upper West Side: 366 Columbus Ave. (at 77th St.)
Theater District: 691 8th Avenue
Upper East Side: 154 East 86th Street
Madison Square Park: 11 Madison Avenue # 1
Battery Park City: 215 Murray Street
 

Strand Bookstore
With the slogan “18 Miles of Books”, you are sure to find that old book that you have been searching for. Strand Bookstore is the east coast equivalent to the west coast’s Powell’s Books (Portland, Oregon). Strand is home to a number of new, rare, used, and out-of-print books. In fact, the third level is dedicated to a rare collection. I purchased two out-of-print, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis books that I was unable to find anywhere else. Even if you do not have a specific book in mind, pop in- you might discover a new interest (or just a great book bag).

My Recommendation: any product on the first floor by the cashier and a visit to the rare collection on the third level
Location
828 Broadway (at 12th St.)

Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters has always been one of my favorite places to shop. Their unique merchandise is a bit pricey; however, they always have items on sale. There are numerous locations throughout the city so it will not be difficult to come across one.

My Recommendation: the jewelry section
Locations
Union Square: 526 Avenue of the Americas
Midtown East: 999 3rd Avenue
West Village: 374 6th Avenue
Soho: 628 Broadway
Upper West Side: 2081 Broadway (at 72nd St.)

Union Square Greenmarket
The Union Square Greenmarket is a small farmers market with variety. You can find produce, jams, raw steaks, flowers, maple syrup, apple cider, goat cheese, bread, pies, and more on given days of the week.
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Location
Union Square
East Village: 162 2nd Avenue

Saturday in the City is a new series by Shadi Farahi that chronicles weekend visits to NYC. 

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Grace Gavilanes is a rising junior at Hofstra University majoring in English and Journalism. She hopes to pursue a career in Journalism and, eventually, in English Education. Grace is super driven and has many goals that she is positive will be made into reality. This Queens native enjoys drinking bubble tea and dancing in the rain!