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HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
BY EVAN BIRNBAUM
BEST TOY STORE
Disney Store
Let’s face it, you’re never too old for
Disney. Whether you’re looking to
indulge the child within or for the perfect
Disney princess to gift your loved
one, the Disney Store in Elmhurst
should be the first place you go to. The
convenient space inside the Queens
Center Mall offers a world of options
for you to choose from, including
official character toys, games, clothes,
collectables and much more. There are
also special deals throughout the year,
making it all the more fun to shop.
You can even order online and have
your selected items mailed to you. No
one would blame you if you’d rather
visit the store yourself wearing your
Mickey Mouse ears and shirt, though.
90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst (718)
271-1036 – shopdisney.com
BEST MALL
Bay Terrace Mall
Welcome to a place filled with life,
yet removed from the bustle and
congestion of the city. A place to see a
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movie with the family, buy your groceries
for the week, shop for clothes
for the kids or that special something
for yourself. Even mail a package and
handle your banking. A place that’s
right in the neighborhood, filled with
merchants who still understand that
service is more than just a word – it’s
everything. A special place to meet
with family and friends, to have
some fun, share a moment and experience
the best that the Bay Terrace
Mall has to offer. It’s all right here.
212-45 26th Ave, Bayside (718) 631-
0997 – bayterrace.com
BEST FLORIST
Petals & Roots
A bouquet of vibrant flowers will
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always bring a smile to his or her
face. Petals & Roots in Astoria
sources exquisite flowers from all
over the world and creates unique
floral designs for every occasion.
It specializes in floral design services
for intimate and large scale
weddings and events as well as bespoke
bouquets, indoor plants, terrariums,
and home decor items like
candles, vases, and pots. Not sure
what to get? The design specialists
at Petals & Roots will customize a
floral arrangement that suits your
needs. Each arrangement provides
a personal touch that’ll have you
planning your next visit. 31-27 31st
St, Astoria (718) 267-1700 – petalsandrootsny.
com
BEST SUPERMARKET
Valentino’s Food Market
Valentino Food Market is one of
Queens’ oldest family-owned open
air fruit and vegetable markets. Its
large, fresh selection of produce is
sourced from Watsonville, California,
New Jersey, and Long Island
— including its newly harvested
crop of plum tomatoes. For over
40 years, Valentino has committed
itself to providing the highest quality
delicatessen products made with
only the finest ingredients: whole
muscle beef, pork and poultry,
flavored with spices sourced from
around the globe. Whether you are
planning a corporate event, picnic
or intimate party, let Valentino do
the cooking; its catering service will
prepare exciting and unique dishes
perfected over time. Valentino Food
Market is open seven days a week,
and has become synonymous with
fantastic food, exceptional service,
and great attention to detail.
66-64 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood
(718) 386-2907 – valentinofoodmarketridgewood.
com
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