BEST ANTIQUE 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 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 fi nds and it’s easy to see why E and J Boutique
was voted the best antique store in Brooklyn.
BEST BOOK STORE
E AND J BOUTIQUE
7001 Fort Hamilton Pkwy Brooklyn
(718) 775-8471
Everyone loves treasure hunting! When it comes to
unique shops in Brooklyn, E and J Boutique takes
the cake. On the border of Bay Ridge and Dyker
Heights, E and J Boutique is the perfect place for
a good find. Run by self-proclaimed neighborhood
“swappies” E and J Boutique buys and sells used
items and prices and profits that will make you
happy to hand over even your most beloved items.
In the same breath, its array of collectibles for
purchase make each trip to browse their shelves
different from the rest. Every visit offers a new
collection of goods, including used books from all
decades and walks of life.
BEST FABRIC STORE
BROOKLYN GENERAL STORE
128 Union St Brooklyn
(718) 237-7753 www.brooklyngeneral.com
Brooklyn General is more than a just a fabric shop,
it is a guide to a way of life...a map that will guide
you to the joy of making — and what better time
to start creating than right now? Tucked away on
a sweet block near the neighborhoods of Carroll
Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook, Brooklyn
General Store was created in an effort to provide
the highest quality materials from yarn and fabric
to needling and embrodery tools, to a community
of devoted artists and craftspeople and to promote
making things by hand through inspiration and
education. It’s certainly lived up to that reputation,
and lives on as Brooklyn’s go-to fabric store!
BEST FLORIST
MARINE FLORISTS
1995 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 338-3600 www.marineflorists.com
Sometimes, the best way to brighten someone’s
day is with flowers and Marine Florists has been
brightening days for over a century. Established
in 1898, Marine Florists is family owned, and the
largest flower shop in Brooklyn. It is committed
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to offering only the finest floral arrangements and
gifts for any occasion, backed by service that is
friendly and prompt. The team is always looking
to go the extra mile for its customers, offering
everything from same-day service to affordable
local delivery and more. No matter what type of
floral arrangement you’re looking for, Marine
Florists has you covered.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
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 MALL
KINGS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
5100 Kings Plz Brooklyn
(718) 253-6842 www.kingsplazaonline.com
While shopping malls across the country fade a bit
into the background as online shopping takes hold,
Brooklyn’s very own shopping mall Kings Plaza
Shopping Center continues to thrive. This indoor
mall located in the heart of southern Brooklyn
offers a wide retail mix, including national chain
outlets, smaller businesses and fast-food stops.
It also gives back to its community, hosting an
array of family-friendly events and donating to
charitable causes while supporting other Brooklyn
businesses throughout the year. Boasting more
than 100 diverse businesses in one place, it’s no
wonder Kings Plaza Shopping Center is lauded as
the best place for quick purchases and shopping
sprees alike!
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE
BELLISSI FURNITURE GALLERY
2455 McDonald Ave #7 Brooklyn
(718) 975-2315 bellissi-furniture.com
Nothing says “sweet work from home set-up” like
the right office furniture. Whether you’re looking to
spruce up your home office, or build on what you’ve
already got going on at work, Bellissi Furniture
Gallery is the place to a one-stop shop for all of
your office furniture needs. At its massive twofloor
showroom at home on McDonald Avenue,
Bellissi offers a great selection of quality products
in every style, color and size. From desks to chairs
to cabinets and even sofa beds for long work
nights, Bellissi Furniture Gallery has it all, and at
unbeatable prices (with the added bonus of free
shipping to New York and New Jersey). What else
could you ask for?
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE
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STAPLES
Multiple Locations
www.staples.com
Office supplies aren’t all that’s easy at big-name
retailer Staples! Furnishing your office is also a
walk in the park. With everything from chairs and
seating to desks and even filing cabinets, Staples
has everything to get your home office (or your
office) ready for work in an instant. Now more
than ever, Staples is committed to making sure
your work space looks a little more stylish and
in turn, boost your productivity! It’s no wonder
why Brooklyn residents continue to travel to
their nearest Staples location for everything office
related!
BEST SUPERMARKET
KEY FOOD
505 Neptune Ave Brooklyn
(718) 714-6049 www.keyfood.com
There’s no shortage of bodegas and supermarkets
in New York City. But, everyone has their go-to
grocer. For thousands of Brooklynites, it’s the Key
Food on Neptune Avenue. In April of 1936, a few
Brooklyn grocery store owners came together with
the idea to use their combined size and strength
to provide their customers the products they
wanted at the low prices they needed — and the
rest was history! Fast forward almost a century
later and this specific Key Food is still sweeping the
competition when it comes to best supermarket
in the borough. Always stocked with the freshest
produce and equipped with the best deals, it’s no
wonder Key Food has other supermarkets beat!
BEST TOY STORE
E AND J BOUTIQUE
7001 Fort Hamilton Pkwy Brooklyn
(718) 775-8471
Want to find a great toy for your child? Looking
to satisfy your own inner kid? You’ll find the
coolest modern, collectible and vintage toys at E&J
Boutique. Baseball, basketball, hockey If you’re
into sports trading cards and memorabilia, this
place has plenty of scores. Pokemon, Dragonball
Z and Star Wars fans will also be delighted at the
action figure and card collection this little shop
carries. E&J Boutique has plenty of other exciting
entertainment, including the newest video games
and your favorite CDs and records. Stop by to
peruse the colorful shelves and walls, filled with
exciting finds. There’s something here for everyone,
and you truly never know what you’ll come across!
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