BEST ANTIQUE
STORE
GOTHAM THRIFT SHOP
60-21 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
(347) 796-0358
This family-run Ridgewood thrift shop takes
the cake for best antique store in the borough.
Six years strong at its home on Myrtle Avenue,
the Gotham Thrift Shop specializes in vintage
furniture, fi xtures, jewelry, electronics and
collectibles. You name it, they’ve likely got it
(and at a price as cool as its fi nds). With nearly
4,000 followers on Facebook, it’s no wonder this
little shop of surprises is still going strong.
BEST BOOKSTORE
ASTORIA BOOKSHOP
31-29 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 278-2665
www.astoriabookshop.com
For the best read, head on over to Astoria
Bookshop. Founded in 2012, this 31st Street
gem has come a long way. Today, patrons can
check the shop’s shelves ahead of time, via its
own website, on which happy readers can order
books to be shipped right to the store. To boot,
book-lovers can become a part of the Queens
bookstore’s beloved book club, which meets
monthly and enjoys page-turners together.
Renowned for its large selection and quaint,
personal touches, Astoria Bookshop also
offers story time for kids and creative writing
workshops. What more could you ask for?
BEST FABRIC STORE
SEW RIGHT SEWING MACHINES
223-20 Union Turnpike, Oakland Gardens,
NY 11364/(718) 468-5858
www.sewright.com
The oldest and largest single store location in
the New York City/Long Island area, Sew Right
Sewing Machines is the place to go for low-price,
quality fabrics and supplies. A Bayside staple
since 1983, Sew Right features a large selection
of 100% cotton fabrics and batiks, as well as
threads, notions and – for newbies – sewing
starter packs and even in-store classes taught by
the store’s dedicated staff.
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BEST FLORIST
LILIES OF THE VALLEY
105-16 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY
11375/(718) 793-6503
www.lilyofthevalley orist.com
This Forest Hills fl orist is known for its highquality,
fresh deliveries and affordable prices.
A local shop with over 20 years worth of fl oral
design experience, Lilies of the Valley Flower
Shop offers a variety of fresh fl owers and
creative gift ideas to suit any style and budget.
From weddings and parties to sympathy
arrangements and small “no-reason” surprises,
this Queens-based fl ower shop does it all, and
does it the best.
BEST FURNITURE
STORE
RAYMOUR & FLANIGAN
48-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
11101/(718) 393-5700
www.raymour anigan.com
Promising the best brands at the best prices,
Raymour & Flanigan has made a name for itsef,
not just in Queens but beyond the fi ve boroughs.
Still, the shop – with locations in neighborhoods
like Elmhurst, Middle Village and Long Island
City (among others) – takes the cake for best
furniture shop in the borough.
BEST MALL
BAY TERRACE
26th Ave & Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11360
www.bayterrace.com
What better way to shop than at your local
mall? Boroughwide, the Bay Terrace at Bayside
is where it’s at. The shopping center, located at
26th Avenue and Bell Boulevard, prides itself on
being “a place fi lled with life, yet removed from
the bustle and congestion of the city.” Complete
with stores, restaurants its own movie theater and
even a brand new HomeGoods, the Bay Terrace
Shopping Center is the true shoppers’ paradise.
BEST OFFICE
FURNITURE
ARENSON OFFICE FURNITURE
66-35 Otto Road, Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 628-6103
www.aof.com
Established in 1983, Arenson Offi ce Furniture
began as a furniture showroom with just
12 employees. Since then, it has grown to
be a full-service dealership with over 200
employees – and a location in Glendale voted
best in the borough. Maintaining a reputation
of excellence, Arenson offers a wide array of
furniture selections featuring the works of over
300 manufacturers, making it the perfect place
to stop in when furnishing your work station,
private offi ce, lobbies and more.
BEST SUPERMARKET
STOP & SHOP
12 locations throughout the
borough of Queens
www.stopandshop.com
A supermarket chain whose history dates
back to the early 1900s, Stop & Shop has since
expanded to more than 275 locations throughout
New York, New Jersey and New England. With
locations in Flushing, Glendale, Bayside and
beyond, Queens readers have voted this beloved
chain the best supermarket in the borough.
BEST TOY STORE
THE GEEKERY HQ
42-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 606-2853
www.thegeekeryhq.com
The Geekery HQ is not your average toy store,
and that’s probably why it takes home “Best of
the Boro” bragging rights. A self-proclaimed
“destination hub for all things geek culture,”
this Astoria toy store carries everything from
collectible card games like Magic the Gathering
to miniature table top gams, board games and
all that other fun stuff. Happy to be a part of the
gaming community in the ‘hood it calls home,
The Geekery HQ’s mission is to build, support,
and strengthen the gaming culture in Queens,
and all of New York, because, to the team at The
Geekery HQ, geeking out is what it’s all about.
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