BEST ANTIQUE STORE
GOTHAM THRIFT SHOP
60-21 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(347) 679-0621
This family-run Ridgewood thrift shop takes
the cake for best antique store in the borough.
Seven years strong at its home on Myrtle
Avenue, the Gotham Thrift Shop specializes in
vintage furniture, fixtures, jewelry, electronics
and collectibles. You name it, they’ve likely got
it (and at a price as cool as its finds).
BEST BOOK STORE
KEW & WILLOW BOOKS
8163 Lefferts Blvd, Kew Gardens
(718) 441-0009–www.kewandwillow.com
Right in the heart of the family-friendly Kew
Gardens neighborhood lies Kew & Willow
Books, a small and charming bookstore that
has been carrying everything from children’s
books to young adult novels to rare prints
at affordable prices since 2017. The friendly
and knowledgeable staff contribute to the
store’s comfortable and homey atmosphere
and hold monthly trivia nights and book clubs
as a way to connect with the community.
They are located conveniently by the Kew
Gardens LIRR stop and is accessible via the
Q10 bus and walking distance from the E/F
Union Turnpike subway stop. Let the inner
bookworm in you shine and visit Kew &
Willow Books today!
BEST FABRIC STORE
SEW RIGHT SEWING MACHINES
223-20 Union Tpke, Bayside
(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 instore
classes taught by the store’s dedicated
staff.
BEST FLORIST
PETALS & ROOTS
31-27 31st St, Astoria
(718) 267-1700–www.petalsandrootsny.com
Alexandra and Pete Avdolus founded Petals
& Roots specializing in custom, creative floral
services! Alex has a degree in Visual Arts and
comes from a family full of florists, so she
and her husband are well equipped to help
you bring about your artistic vision! Based
out of Astoria, this business provides flower
delivery to Astoria and other neighborhoods in
the borough. Petals & Roots offers same-day
delivery and specializes in arrangements for
birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, get
well flowers, and anniversaries. The Avdoluses
can also help you bring a touch of beauty to
funeral and sympathy occasions. Petals &
Roots also offers everyday arrangements to
make any day feel a little fresher!
BEST FURNITURE STORE
MAXWELL FURNITURE CO.
64-10 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside
(718) 651-3586
From the dining room to the bedroom, M. T.
Maxwell Furniture Co offers furniture sets
that make customers never want to leave
home. M.T. Maxwell uses the finest materials
to create furniture that is timeless, affordable
and completely handcrafted. They employ
tried and true craftsmanship methods passed
down from one generation of furniture maker
to another, producing their signature line with
a fusion of past and present. Their products
include everything from beds and dressers
to cabinets, desks and dining tables. They
even offer an exciting line of pinball-themed
furniture! Maxwell is a true virginia furniture
store, with every piece made to order in their
Bedford, Virginia location. Drawing on the
experience of highly-talented artisans and
craftsmen, this furniture maker is dedicated
to helping every client create the home of their
dreams!
BEST HOBBY STORE
COOK’S ARTS & CRAFTS SHOPPE
80-09 Myrtle Ave, Glendale
(718) 366-6085–www.cookscrafts.com
Have fun while practicing your craft and
meeting other crafters at Cook’s Arts and
Crafts Shoppe in Glendale. The family-owned
and operated shop offers different classes such
as jewelry making, sewing, knitting, crocheting
and food decoration. Classes for all ages and
skill levels are available. Come in and find out
why Cook’s is still going strong for over 45
years and the top hobby store voted by locals
in Queens.
BEST MALL
BAY TERRACE MALL
212-45 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 631-0997–www.bayterrace.com
Welcome to a place filled with life, yet
removed from the bustle and congestion of the
city. A place to see a 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.
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE
MAXWELL FURNITURE CO.
64-10 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside
(718) 651-3586
Let your office productivity soar with furniture
that is both functional and aesthetically
pleasing. M.T. Maxwell uses the finest
materials to create pieces that are timeless,
affordable and completely handcrafted. They
employ tried and true craftsmanship methods
passed down from one generation of furniture
maker to another, producing their signature
line with a fusion of past and present. Their
products include everything from elegant
chairs and desks to spacious cabinets and
bookshelves. They are also happy to offer
custom designs and woods upon customers’
requests. M.T. Maxwell is a true virginia
furniture store, with every piece made to
order in their Bedford, Virginia location. Their
experienced artisans and craftsmen will work
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with you to make sure you feel right at home,
even when you’re at work!
BEST SUPERMARKET
STOP & SHOP
89-89 Union Tpke, Glendale
(718) 846-2310–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. While some things have
changed, Stop & Shop’s commitment to making
their stores better every day for our Associates,
customers and the community has not.
BEST TOY STORE
LUNAR TOY STORE
199-13 32nd Ave, Bayside
www.lunartoystore.com
Visit Lunar Toy Store online and let your
inner anime and manga lover come out! Lunar
is an internet shop that offers all of your
favorite Japanese toys and figures at the most
reasonable prices. From Tamashi Nations to
Transformers, they carry of library of figurines
that will impress even the most devout
collectors. The store even lets customers preorder
toys before they are available, so you
can lay claim to that Pokemon or Dragonball
figure you can’t wait to get your hands on. If
you’re in love with their authentic pieces and
are filling up your cart, you’re in luck — Lunar
offers free shipping on all orders over $150 in
the United States. Clear your shelves and start
shopping now!
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