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BEST ANTIQUE STORE
E AND J BOUTIQUE
7001 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn
(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 profi ts 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 fi nds 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 Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 833-5115 - www.bookmarkshoppe.com
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 fi ction, non-fi ction,
children’s literature and bestselling 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 booksignings
and guest appearances by big- name authors
and celebrities. There is truly something for everyone
at the BookMark Shoppe, where its staff cares just
as much about its collection of written wonders as it
does its clientele.
BEST FABRIC STORE
(TIE)
BISMILLAH FABRICS
930 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 469-0545
Spice up your wardrobe with the latest trends
sold at Bismillah Fabrics in Brooklyn. They
carry a colorful selection of South Asian fashion
trends for both kids and adults, specifically
women’s clothing which includes: saris, shalwar
kameez, lehengas and three-piece suits. Stand
out from the crowd with their unique jewelry
that’s brought in from trusted sellers. Bismillah
Fabrics will also tailor your clothes in the store
using the best fabric so you can walk away
feeling wonderful and confident. Stop by the
store today for the latest fashion and fabric!
BEST FABRIC STORE (TIE)
J & A FABRICS
909 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 238-1440 - http://www.jafabrics.com/
For every type of fabric imaginable, J&A
Fabrics is your one-stop-shop from upholstery
to apparel, they’ve got every need covered –
and they’ve got the expertise to make sure
you get it right. Carrying the widest range of
fabrics including vinyl, silk, linen wool, rayon,
microsuedes, velvet, leather, and more, there’s
no reason to go anywhere else. Customers love
J&A for their fair prices, wide variety, expertise,
and dedication, so it’s no wonder they’re the
best fabric store in Brooklyn!
BEST FLORIST
13TH AVENUE FLORIST
7806 13th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 236-9088 - www.13thave orist.com
For the perfect fl ower arrangement, look no further
than 13th Avenue Florist in Dyker Heights. Its expert
fl orists beautifully arrange fl owers 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 fl owers to sympathetic and soothing
get well and funeral arrangements. It’s all in a day’s
work at the Dyker Heights fl orist, voted best in the
borough.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
(NATIONAL WINNER)
BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE
2520 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn
(347) 415-8307 - www.mybobs.com
Bob’s Furniture is dedicated to building strong
customer loyalty by offering a great selection
of quality furniture that’s comfortable, stylish,
durable and affordable for your home. All of its
store locations feature an “on the house” cafe
with gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies and
candy. From the first search to final delivery,
Bob’s Furniture is there every step of the way
from product development to assortment and
pricing. It brings the best quality furniture
at the lowest possible price. Choose from
furniture, mattresses, and home decor options.
Bob’s provides hassle-free delivery with
“BOBtastic” Delivery Experience handling
unpacking, assembly and removal of all package
materials. Customers can also pick up their
furniture at one of its pickup facilities.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
(TIE)
CASA DI ROMA FURNITURE
2102 Utica Ave, Brooklyn
(929) 395-0011 - www.casadiromausa.com
At Casa Di Roma Furniture, you’ll find high
quality furniture at amazing deals and prices.
The store provides everything you need for your
home -- from bedroom and liv ing room sets to
pillows and accessories. It also provides a wide
range of products from many brands and go
above and beyond customers’ expectations to
deliver on time and with a smile. Other items
include dining room furniture, Italian furniture,
bed frames, mattresses, sofas, couches, kitchen
furniture, modern furniture and discount
furniture. The store also sells outdoor dining,
seating, accessories, and fire tables and space
heaters. At Casa Di Roma Furniture, customers
are guaranteed satisfied service.
BEST MALL
KKINGS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
5100 Kings Plaza, Brooklyn
(718) 253-6842 - www.kingsplazaonline.com
The only super-regional shopping center in the
dynamic borough of Brooklyn, Kings Plaza stands
alone as the premier fashion hub for trend-savvy
Brooklynites. JCPenney, Burlington, Macy’s,
Primark, and Zara are just a few of the great
brands that are worth the trip. There are many
malls in the New York Metropolitan Area but only
Kings’ Plaza gives you the feeling of shopping
in a true hub of fashion and commerce. There’s
nothing quite like it as you walk around the
area and experience the shopping and the food
available in the area. A shopping experience that
truly feels unique to New York and Brooklyn and
feels essential to any shopper, whether during the
holidays or no matter what the season. Kings Plaza
is a must see no matter who you are.
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE
STAPLES
1011 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 703-0979 - www.staples.com
Offi ce supplies aren’t all that’s easy at big-name
retailer Staples. Furnishing your offi ce is also
a cake-walk thanks to Staples. With everything
from chairs and seating to desks and even fi ling
cabinets, Staples has everything to get your home
offi ce (or your offi ce) ready for work.
BEST SUPERMARKET
NEW BEST UTICA MARKET
890 Utica Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 940-1230 - https://new-best-uticamarket.
business.site/
Loved for its wide variety of imported products and
convenient 24-hour schedule New Best Utica Market
is the best supermarket in Brooklyn. New Best Utica
carries all the best in high-grade Caribbean and West
Indian products, from exotic fruits to staples, they’ve
got it all. Featuring popular Caribbean brands such
as Angel Brand, Excelsior Biscuit Company, Jamaica
Flour Mills, Royal Caribbean Bakery, and more, New
Best Utica is the only place you’ll need for all the best
Caribbean specialties!
BEST TOY STORE
E AND J BOUTIQUE
7001 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn
(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 profi ts that will make
you happy to hand over even your most beloved
treasures. From antiques and comics to video
games, toys, 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 fi nds and it’s easy to see why E
and J Boutique has been voted the best toy store in
Brooklyn by locals.
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