BEST ANTIQUE STORE
E AND J BOUTIQUE
7001 Fort Hamilton Parkway (718) 775-8471
It’s business with a storied twist at E and
J Boutique on the border of Bay Ridge and
Dyker Heights. Run by self-proclaimed
neighborhood “swappies,” E and J Boutique
buys and sells used items, at prices and profits
that will make you happy to hand over even
your most beloved treasures. From antiques
and comics to video games, CD, records
and other collectibles, E and J Boutique has
something for just about everyone. Couple
all that with a staff that’s as remarkable as its
finds and it’s easy to see why E and J Boutique
was voted the best antique store in Brooklyn.
BEST BOOK STORE
THE BOOK MARK SHOPPE
8415 3rd Avenue (718) 833-5115
This independently run bookstore in the
heart of Bay Ridge has made a name for
itself not only as the best bookstore in
the borough but as one with an enormous
amount of heart behind it. The local refuge
for bookworms specializes in fiction, nonfiction,
children’s literature and best selling
titles. At the BookMark Shoppe, next day
orders are available for no extra charge,
as well as monthly book discussions, a
one-of-a-kind knitting knook and a bevy of
book-signings and guest appearances by bigname
authors and celebrities. There is truly
something for everyone at the BookMark
Shoppe, where it’s staff cares just as much
about its collection of written wonders as it
does its clientele.
BEST FABRIC STORE
J&A FABRICS
9005 5th Avenue (718) 238-1440
At J&A Fabrics in Bay Ridge, it’s all about
variety. J&A Fabrics has every type of fabric
available and at the lowest prices. Not to
mention a full array of services to match. From
tailoring to reupholstery and custom orders,
J&A Fabrics does it all — and they do it the
best.
BEST FLORIST
13TH AVENUE FLORIST
7806 13th Avenue (718) 236-9088
For the perfect flower arrangement, look no
further than 13th Avenue Florist in Dyker
Heights. Its expert florists beautifully arrange
flowers and gift baskets for any occasion — all
while providing its customers with unbeatable
customer service (at an affordable cost!),
even when it comes to last-minute gifts. 13th
Avenue Florist offers a wide variety of beautiful
arrangements from gorgeous anniversary
and Mother’s Day flowers to sympathetic and
soothing get well and funeral arrangements. It’s
all in a day’s work at the Dyker Heights florist,
voted best in the borough.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE
2520 Flatbush Avenue (347) 415-8307
Bob’s Discount Furniture is an American
furniture store located in the northeast United
States. After getting its start in Connecticut,
the chain furniture purveyor expanded — and
its Brooklyn iteration takes the cake for best
furniture store in the borough. At home on
Flatbush Avenue, the Brooklyn Bob’s Discount
Furniture boasts a wide selection of quality
living room, bedroom, dining room and office
furniture — all at discount prices.
BEST MALL
GATEWAY CENTER
501 Gateway Drive (718) 235-0467
The original Gateway Center, featuring
favorite retailers like Target, Best Buy,
Home Depot and more, first opened in its
hometown of East New York in 2002. Since
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then, it has grown to become a staple not
only in its backyard but in the entire borough
of Brooklyn. Today, the Gateway Center
(also commonly referred to as the Gateway
Plaza Mall or simply Gateway Mall) boasts
everything from Bed Bath & Beyond and Pier
1 and to Smashburger and Red Lobster. With
over 50 stores and services (all of which are
easily accessible by public transportation), it’s
no wonder Gateway was voted best mall in
Brooklyn.
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE
STAPLES
9319 5th Avenue (718) 833-1270
Office supplies aren’t all that’s easy at big-name
retailer Staples. Furnishing your office is also a
cake-walk thanks to Staples. With everything
from chairs and seating to desks and even filing
cabinets, Staples has everything to get your
home office (or your office office) ready for work.
BEST SUPERMARKET
FAIRWAY MARKET
480-500 Van Brunt Street (718) 254-0923
Fairway Market — a grocery chain founded in
the 1930s — prides itself on being a market like
no other. To boot, the Brooklyn iteration of the
chain has really dug its heels into its hometown
of Red Hook. At its southern Brooklyn shop
— at home on Van Brunt Street, Fairway
Market boasts shopping with a view, all while
at the same time offering up the freshest, the
finest and the best. Pair its reputation with its
selection and its quality customer service and
there’s no competition when it comes to best
supermarket in the borough.
BEST TOY STORE
LITTLE THINGS TOY STORE
145 7th Avenue (718) 783-4733
It’s all about variety at Little Things Toy Store
in Park Slope. The upscale yet affordable
neighborhood toy store — which has been
serving up quality, creative toys for all ages since
1977 — is fun for the whole family. The local toy
store boasts everything from puzzles, games,
arts and crafts to scientific wonders, wood toys,
stuffed animals, book and more. Pair its vast
selection with a dedicated, knowledgeable staff
it’s easy to see why no family should ever have to
look further than Little Things.
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