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00 cu V. fi H'X V3 Q. ro 3 cr 1 1i Metropolitan H'tiseum of Art i0 Jin fO r- 1 tiggjfgjr '4 -a a i (1 CD i 3 0) I i i i frmemwmgmPm mlt-fr II II III Mil mi 1 Goethe House 1- I i i i 4- ll -j I i Jl 1 i II A i 1 Mil i 1 IxxSi fWWWIiWUIIUUliBWIWMU MWal-r trj4anMMMMW CD v- I .1 'MS I Ariadne Galleries: 970 Madison 212-772-3388. Day Cornfield, the gallery's director, adjusts one of her treasures. i Archlvla: 944 Madison 212139-9194.

Who 53ys there are no intimate bookstores (eft in the world? Madison Avenue has several, like Archivia, which is filled with books on architecture, decorative arts, landscape and gardens and interior design. The Madison Avenue Bookshop (No. 833. 212-535-6130) is a good general resource for the bibliophile. Ursus Books Ltd.

(No. 981), on the mezzanine of the Carlyle hotel, specializes in rare books and prints. 212-772-8787. i of American Art: 945 Madison Ave.t(at 75th Street), 212-5703676, of American Art: 945 Madison Ave. r(at 75th Street), 212-5703676.

Whitney Museum A mecca for lovers of and contemporary art, the museum is home to such 20th-century icons as Jasper Johns'! "Three Rags" (1958), Andy Warhol's "Green Coca-Cola Bottles" (1962) and Jackson Pollock's 'Number 27; 1950. Don't miss the Whitney's show on JEdward stetchen (through -whose misty New York scenes and glamorous portraits made him one of the 20th-century's best-loved pho- I tographers. Clyde's Madison Avenue Department Store: 926 Madison 212-744-5050. A hectic mix of accessories, makeup, perfume and beauty products are found in this rambling shopping emporium where trends du jour are interpreted at affordable prices. Do ask make-up artist Dwayne to give you that Madison Avenue look.

"Cafypso: 935 Madison i Ursus Boohs and Prints 212-535-4100. Cuddly cashmere sweaters, fur-trimmed boots, and stadium coats in luscious lavender and scrurnp-. tious strawberry. AB can be found in this upbeat mother- 1 1, 7Uh Utti Ariadne Galleries and-daughter shop with sister arm i Beam stores in Palm Southampton Mi 1rT4r ttitj-iw. Archivia Ralph Lauren: 867 Madison 212-434-8000.

The setting is en old English country estate with mahogany walls and staircases. The merchandise-is things Ra)ph: tich fiorat bed Knens; stender, leather pantsr slinky, satin evening gowns. The exterior suggests a medieval church with saint-filled niches, festooned at yuletide with lighted trees. I '1 ''-'if i Street Newbury! p-wt ry Alexander GaBeryl 1 i Madison Avenue Calypso Neuhaus Boutiques, left: 922 Madison 212-861-2800. French chocolates, as beautiful as they are delicious.

SoupBurg: 922 Madison 212-934-C964. Just like the name, soups and burgers, served at the counter or at Formica tables. lane Kalian GaBery of Eskimo Art Jri I Alaska on Madison Gallery Portantlna: Z7' EzairGaNey Namea for the chaise chairs that royalty once rode in, this colorful corner shop is jan-packed I Portantii Slft lJXHy MiHilhIIIHipwjiiiii ill I and England. Richtexture and i vibrant color is the common I denominator. fgjHa: D40W3dispn Av.i; "wm 212-452-1900.

Thirli pfr it ilrtfl Stripes, herringbone, Harris tweed, paisley, hcjjndstooth. The Asia Society ifilpitfiiki ta, lfcflVlB. WtJH 'fc JM'VV in ium.1. Alain Mikli: 880 Madison 212-472-6085. Spectacular specs from France, in witty designs and a rainbow of colors, fill the sparkling glass cases in this eye-popping eye wear boutique the only Alain Mikli shop in the country.

Styles range from retro to futuristic. I cashmere turtlenecks, quilted car coats. The Sulka man wouldn't be caught dead at Thp Ran Madison 1 Avenue Bookshop Sulka La Perla: 777 Madison 212-57CKHD50. Sarah Jessica Parker and her pats on "Sex 1 i1 Shopping talk as mueWw about La Perla lingerie as Manolo Blahnik stilettoes. Step into this intimate appar- Is 82 Madison Ave 6050.

In the i good sock or Airy charge purse in ng' a knifed "a s-ocK? you must try tus jrc "i ii ir f. EWerfar, cented in yelL ari or: inside you'll f-nci merits id ftoroi tj3 to any shopper. Exclaims ie kind or store youcafi't ws (ii. more) 1 LaPerta Places of Interest (and ei-emponuavwhere tty-Htty "under things" lin the walls, and imagine you're on Rue Saint Honore in Paris. FoodDining Shanghai Tang: 714 Madison 212-888-0111.

This Asian shopping emporium offers a contemporary twist on traditional Chinese fashions, accessories and home furnishings. It's all here from classic -w agree. i 4 Instrhrfc Wong dresses), to silver chop ICUri) fSHK. IIIJIOOO UJ mahjongg watches." UGoulue 1 Art Bag Moschlno: 803 Madison Avej 212-639-9600. This whimsical, colorful, multilevel designer shop is as much a work of art as the unique Italian clothing and accessories it sells.

Do vis-Trthe Toy-letteTori the third floor, where walls are covered with LEGOs and the mirror is framed with a Monopoly board, or take a time out on a polka-dot settee. jgff3SB?" i ui i i Caf6 Nosidam: 768 Madison 212-717-5683. White tablecloth Italian cafe with moody lighting and a small, horseshoe-shaped outdoor tables, but alas, no heat lamps. i i Uoyd Jensen 4 Fine Jewelry 1 Antiques Barneys New York: 660 Madison 212-826- -8900. "Give Good Gift" is the Barneys holiday mantra and Chelsea Passage on the second floor is the place to buy good gift.

Barneys is also the uber trendy store where socialites and celebs find turnouts that turn up on the pages of "InStyle" magazine. Fred's at Barney's New York: 10 E. 61st St, 212-833-2200. Look up from your table to the frantic holiday shoppers on the main level, and feel smug as you enjoy pasta and a glass of Margo FeMen Galleries Ltd. E.

Street Sherry- Lehmann: 679 Madi v- Jf 'f Mackiowe Gallery -C-- son 212-838-7500. A perfect place to browse a huge inventory of i wines. nd 32 News: 53Q Madison 212 317 7S96. ThiS ex- v. i i MKjt c- -o i3 r3rt of the Free perhaps gf" pick up 1 imiir Cueenshcro Brsde something for your favorite nonpartisan.

In-1 based in to a free press, free speech and a free spirit for all. Through Jan. 27, you can see "Women 'oenophile. Burger Heaven: 536 Madison 212-753-4214. Overheard ex-.

change between two teen-age boys: this where burgers gd-ww when we eat them?" I -A 1 Caviar Russe: 538 Madison second floor, 212-980-5908. Photographers at National Geo An elegant restaurant, retail shop and mail-order business fcll Calvin Klein: 654 MadisoAmmnwMM rolled into one. Relax in the red-upholstered marble dining ioomrVr' jWcTfeatUring Wack-and- white and color portraits and while eating foie landscapes by approximately ,40 photojoumaltsts. IINX IBM 1 1 212-292-9000. It's monochrome, minimalist heaven! Calvin's flagship store, frornthe.

home ings on the lower level to the priciest designer labels on the third floor, is a sea of beige and black and white. Nary a fuffle or.color in sight. gras-sXuned quail, or pop in to grab IOC' grams of beluga for tonight's hors Trump I I XJ iGa'tery Tower Tastings 'avail- t. uuib, luu, 1 1 those middle-of-the-afternoon snacks. Try I 'vN or -r TK caviar cooU'ibac" (1 A :4 Ilia! "I II I I I ,1 or foie gras amuse.

I i MoMA Checkerboani Gourmet Caterers Thomas Pink Sonv Style: 550 Madison I S'fij 01 Pit 'v Georgette American 4 Museum Klin Klinger I of TV Radio Craft Museum i 212-833-8800. Home entertainment buffs won't want to miss this fcleek store, "-w the ground floor of trie- Sony Building. A bonus: You may catch a glimpse of Danny DeVito and other movie starj)njheirjyarupstairs to Ra screening at iha offices of Columbia Tri Star pictures, one of Sony's conipanies. i IBM Building: Alexander Calder's "Rouge Triomphant," stands watch outside of the IBM building on Madison Ave. and 57th Street.

li Cirque 2000 St Patrick's Cathedral l') New York Palace 'Tne ArchWshop'r residence ROCKEFELLER CENTER Georgette Klinger: 501 Madison 212-B38-3200. The salon's silver doors beckon. Dahesh Museum Le Cirque 2000, left 455 Madison 7788. The bar lounge offers a comfortable-and place tp rrrt friends for a meal or drink. I i- 1 I.

The Archbishop's East River residence: On a cor 3" 1 CD 3 Thomas Pink: 520 Madison 212-838-1928. This British haber-" dashery is best known for men's shirts that are made of cotton grown in Egypt woven in Italy and handcrafted in Ireland. Thomas Pink shirts come in more than 120 colors, including, of course, several shades of pink. i ner of Madison Avenue and 50th Street, the Archbishop's residence displays a plaque commemorating Pope Paul Vl's stay. Compiled by Georgette Gouveia.

Elizabeth Johnson and Barbara Nachman Designed by Joanne M. Sosangelis Photographs by Susan Farley.