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The store experience provides
consumers with an opportunity to
browse and shop, comparing deals
as they think about what others may
want for special occasions. Shopping
at a physical brick and mortar store
takes effort, as you need to make the
commitment to travel to an actual location
to see things for yourself. And
that’s the beauty of it: we get to mull
over gift choices as we consider what
others may want or need, sometimes
even taking time to splurge on things
to our liking as well. If you like to
personalize things with homemade
efforts or merely want to find an
outstanding literary work, here are
some of the best stores to visit as the
impending dilemma of gift-giving
during the holiday season rapidly
approaches.
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
Gotham Thrift Shop
Thrifting has surged in popularity
over the years, and Gotham Thrift
carries everything you need thrift
related to help make life vibrant. It
carries a full line of housewares,
clothing, jewelry, antiques and
more! It also buys the contents of
full homes not limited to jewelry,
furniture, clothing, housewares,
antiques, vintage items and collectibles.
Gotham Thrift originally
operated as A Second Glance Thrift
in Middle Village in 2012 and closed
in 2015. Following a short stint
where they opened a Williamsburg
location and sold its items online,
the owner decided to shift gears
and reopen in 2019 as Gotham
Thrift in Ridgewood. The new Gotham
Thrift serves as an homage
to the original Gotham Thrift that
resided in the area and was beloved
by the community. 60-21 Myrtle
Ave, Ridgewood (917) 340-2747 -
gothamthriftny.com
BEST BOOK STORE
Astoria Bookshop
If you’re looking to curl up with a
good book, you’re going to need some
new reading material. The Astoria
Bookshop has been the go-to spot for
Queens residents to pick up the latest
copy in their favorite fiction series
or whatever their heart desires.
With tons of titles to choose from,
any bookworm could spend hours
perusing the aisles at the Astoria
Bookshop. If you want to guarantee
a book will be there, you can order
it online before you head in to the
store. Can’t make it to the store? No
worries, you can head over to the Astoria
Bookshop website and purchase
online, so you can still shop local.
31-29 31st St, Astoria (718) 278-2665 –
astoriabookshop.com
BEST FABRIC STORE
Sew Right Sewing Machines
Whether you’ve just started sewing
as a hobby or are a fashion designer
putting together a new stylish creation,
Sew Right is here for all of
your fabric needs. Sew Right carries
an extensive selection of 100%
cotton fabrics, with brands that include
Camelot, Hoffman, Maywood
Studios, Moda, Timeless Treasures
and Windham. Each member of Sew
Right’s expert staff has decades of
experience in sewing and is happy
to pick the perfect fabric for your
project. If you want to learn how
to turn your fabric into something
more beautiful, sign up for one of
Sewright’s classes, which teach
garment sewing, sewing machine
training and quilting. You can also
surprise your friends and family
with a gift card, so they can enjoy
creating clothing with you! 223-20
Union Tpke, Bayside (718) 468-5858 –
sewright.com
BEST HOBBY STORE
Cook’s Arts & Crafts Shoppe
There is no better time to use arts and
crafts to de-stress than now. If you’re
not sure where to start, look no further
than Cook’s Arts & Crafts Shoppe
in Glendale. First opened in 1970, the
family-owned-and-operated shop has
become a staple in the community. It
has helped several generations of
crafters create something beautiful
or even complete that important
school project just in time. The shop
is equipped with numerous supplies
for all of your creating needs — from
acrylic paint, brushes and coloring
books to all types of yarn and knitting
supplies. It even offers classes
that teach how to knit and crochet
for beginners to the most advanced,
how to make jewelry or learn needlepoint,
and use food dye like a pro.
It won’t take you long to appreciate
this stellar small business. 80-09
Myrtle Ave, Glendale (718) 366-6085 –
cookscrafts.com
2022 VOTING IS OPEN!
Vote every day through November 11th for your favorite businesses
and people in the 2022 Bethpage Best of the Boro program.
Step 1: Visit bestof.qns.com
Step 2: Click “Vote Now”
Step 3: Click on a section, scroll down to a category, and click the
VOTE button next to your favorite person or company
Step 4: Register with your email address and name
Step 5: Keep voting for your favorites in all categories, from
Restaurants to Arts and Entertainment
To find all other 2021 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners
head to bestof.qns.com or call 718-260-2554 with any questions.
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