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The overhyped and disappointing
Apple
Though we appreciate that NYC’s third house of Jobs dedicates an entire floor to its 46-foot Genius Bar and Pro Lab training classes for creatives, we were bored with its humdrum layout. Where are the meat hooks to deliver iPods? This was formerly Western Beef, people! 401 W 14th St at Ninth Ave (212-444-3400)
CB2
As much as we cheer for Ikea alternatives, we were unimpressed when this Crate & Barrel spin-off finally got to Soho. Though its 7,500-square-foot space carries more styles than are revealed in the catalog, we found its couches, chairs and home goods too basic, boxy and reminiscent of competitor West Elm. 451 Broadway between Grand and Howard Sts (212-219-1454)
Muji
Perhaps we were overly psyched when we heard that this designcentric Japanese emporium was coming to NYC. But despite the lack of frills and flashy packaging, its housewares, office supplies and furniture were still pricey enough to send us into sticker shock. And too much of the smallish shop is filled with misguided clothing—who needs Yohji Yamamoto–esque crinkled shirts in a lackluster palette? 455 Broadway between Grand and Howard Sts (212-334-2002)
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