New York is a shopper’s paradise, even at 4 in the morning

When in New York City, the question is not what to do, it’s how to do it all. Squeezing in as much shopping, eating, pampering and fun as possible is probable thanks to the city that never sleeps’ around-the-clock options. But plan carefully—a New York minute disappears faster than a fresh batch of black and white cookies at the corner deli.

What: Juvenex—a spa where pamper-seekers can relax in a baked-clay sauna and detox by taking a dip in hot and cold soaking ponds featuring sake, algae, noni or ginseng at any hour. A twenty-ton Jade Igloo sauna and diamond-shaped glass steam room are also popular amenities. Facials, manicures, pedicures, massages and skin treatments abound.
When: Daily, 24 hours
Why: City life takes its toll.
Who: P. Diddy, Sofia Coppola, Tiki Barber and the Queer Eye gang have all indulged in Juvenex’s early morning pampering.
Where: 24 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10001 between Fifth Ave. and Broadway; 646-733-1330

What: The Food Emporium—a grocery store serving everything from prepared foods to low-fat, no-fat, no-sugar-added baked goods to imported and organic cheeses. Plus, the grocer offers online shopping and delivery services in Manhattan.
When: Sun.-Mon., 7 a.m.-midnight; Tue. - Sat., 24 hours.
Why: You miss the convenience of your hometown grocery store.
Where:
Murray Hill
200 E. 32nd St., New York, NY 100016 at Third Ave.; 212.381.8022
Upper East Side
11331 First Ave.
1175 Third Ave.
405 E. 59th St.
Times Square:
810 Eighth Ave.

What: Synergy Fitness Club—Pay $20 for a day pass, $10 daily for multiple visits or $50 for a weekly pass to access the gym’s cardio and weight training equipment that never sleeps.
When: Daily, 24 hours
Why: Now you can rationalize making that extra-large New York bagel a morning ritual.
Where: 1781 Second Ave., on the corner of 93rd Street; 212.426.0909
There are four other locations in the city, but prices and equipment vary by location:
95th St. and Columbus Ave.
22nd St. and 2nd Ave.
14th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Mulberry St. between Spring and Prince Avenues.

What: Ray’s Candy Store—this local haunt is as well known for its egg creams and milkshakes as its hole-in-the-wall charm.
When: Daily, 24 hours
Why: Your sweet tooth never takes a vacation.
Where: 113 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009 between 7th St. and St. Marks; 212.505.7609

What: H&H Bagels—The world turns to New York City for amazing bagels and New York City turns to H&H. These master bagel boilers make fresh batches about every half hour, guaranteeing that your bagel will be fresh--possibly even warm. Don’t expect frills--H&H will happily sell you cream cheese and lox, but you have to dress the bagel yourself.
When: Daily, 24 hours.
Why: Better than cereal and milk for comfort knoshing after midnight.
Where: 2239 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 at 80th St.; 212.595.8003