This neighborhood has a few shops that are not only one-of-a-kind in the city, but in the region. You can shop your whole list within steps of your door.

PHILIP WILLIAMS POSTERS
122 Chambers | West Broadway & Church
A Tribeca stalwart, the poster museum has thousands of vintage finds and also smaller printed collectibles.
••• Collect a series these classic movie poster reprints for your favorite film buff — featuring Jaws for its 50th anniversary. $17
••• Every family has a marathoner lurking among them. Peruse the collection of NYC marathons, priced around $100

HEMINGWAY AFRICAN GALLERY
88 Leonard | Broadway & Church
The family business leads safaris, commissions modern African crafts and collects and sells antiques.
••• These spectacular wood fish from Mali are actually puppets and were featured in the TV show Sirens. Plus the fins move. $750
••• The store is filled with beaded art; these butterflies from South Africa are special. $135

MYSTERIOUS BOOKSHOP
58 Warren | West Broadway and Church
The independent bookstore is a rare find. Celebrate it.
••• Founder Otto Penzler’s memoir has sold out five times; it’s in the store now for $40
••• Nothing says Christmas like a good murder. Bundle up a series of new ones, ranging from $20 to $29, all with a holiday theme.

KORIN
57 Warren St | West Broadway and Church)
I could do all my shopping at Korin, the Japanese restaurant supply store and knife store, and in past years I have.
••• A server for your hostess’ cheese plate: $420
••• Everyone loves to have extra party glasses on hand: $26.50 and $23.50 for the smaller.

CHURCH STREET SURPLUS
Celebrating 53 years, the store has collections of military items from around the world — and then some.
••• Ties are making a comeback, and these vintage ones from the 1940s could not be cooler. $20.
••• Opera scarves from the same era, in rayon and silk. One is better than the next. $49 to $70

ONDA BEAUTY
117 West Broadway | Reade & Duane
Tribecan Larissa Thomson relaunched the clean beauty shop and spa at its original location, and she’s often there for a consult on the season’s best items. Definitely check out her gift boxes. But on our list:
••• The Drowsy silk sleep mask — it’s like a pillow for your face. Great for the traveler, too. $79
••• The Roz milk hair serum is one of those things you won’t buy for yourself, but you’ll be glad someone did it for you. $52

ELAN FLOWERS
1 Worth at Hudson
Yes, they are an amazing florist. They also have a very well stocked retail situation in the front of the store, with a top-notch buyer.
••• A champagne trug, because then you can say you know what it’s called. From the Anglo Saxon ‘trog,’ meaning boat shaped vessel. Deliver it filled. $290.
••• The history of the city’s Flower District — a fundraiser for a potential floral market museum. Not available on Amazon! $36

TEA DEALERS & CERAMICS
90 Hudson at Harrison
The husband and wife team offer, as the name says, teas and ceramics from around the world. She is the artist; he is the brew expert. Tea tastings there would also make a great gift!
••• The taste of Korea tea set is perfect for your “Crash Landing on You” obsessives. $225
••• This might be the prettiest tea kettle around, and you will use it every day. From Balmuda. $259

TRIBECA PAINT
217 W. Broadway | White and Franklin
Tribecan Andy Scheman is the third generation owner of our last remaining hardware store — and he has great gifts for the practical sorts.
••• I’ll stand by this: the Stanley growler, which, by the way, you can drop from enormous heights. Deliver it filled. $57
••• More ways to drink on the go: a set of stainless steel shot glasses in a handy carrier. $50

PEARL RIVER MART
452 Broadway | Howard & Grand
The one honorary Soho mention on this list: the famed Chinese emporium moved during the pandemic from Walker to one block north of Canal.
••• Everyone needs an umbrella stand, and these are classic. $129
••• So our kids remember what a phone really looks like, and the handset has a cell jack for chatting. $45

SHINOLA
177 Franklin | Greenwich and Hudson
Based in Detroit, the watchmaker always has the craftiest gifts.
••• This wallet is just minimal enough. For men or women. $175
••• I love a luxe everyday item. (Sign me up for the tangerine.) $195

FOUNTAIN PEN HOSPITAL
10 Warren | Church & Broadway
The business has been in the city since 1946 and is destination retail for both beginners and the most advanced collectors. Great stocking stuffers too.
••• For beginners, the Lamy All Star in denim — and the colors of the Mets. $47
•••For the collector, or the New Yorker who sees the skyline in everything: the ASC (Armando Simoni Club) in skyscraper blue. $900

THE CITY STORE
1 Centre at Chambers
The city’s officially licensed merch operation has a renovated home on Centre and Chambers. It’s expanding its offerings soon. Stocking stuffer central.
••• Ceramic pigeon salt and pepper shakers, for the formal tabletop. $16
••• I am not sure what you do with one of these, but they are so cool. Legit retired TLC medallions. $20

HAPPIER GROCERY
365 Canal at West Broadway
Don’t skip the gourmet market’s downstairs for quirky gifts, a lot of which I have only ever seen online.
••• Yes, butt masks. Because: firm and tone! brighten and rejuvenate! $10
••• A do-it-at-home derma planer, since folks tell me everyone is doing it. $6