BEST COLLECTIBLE &
NOSTALGIA STORE
BOBB HOWARD’S GENERAL STORE
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 www.
bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
If you’re looking to revisit your childhood
or discover the joy of yesterday’s toys, Bobb
Howard’s General Store is your one-stop
shop for your favorite playthings-turnedcollectibles.
Everyone has fond memories with
their favorite toys, and when we see them
again after many years, the rush of nostalgia
is an unmatched feeling. At Bob’s, all of the
relics you thought you’d never find again are
along the wall; its retro toys include classics
like chattering teeth, jump rope and plenty
of baseball cards to add to your collection.
Bobb Howard’s is the perfect place to take the
family: a trip back in time for parents and a
mesmerizing, novel experience for children.
Make room on your shelves, because after a
trip here, you’ll need the space!
BEST DOWNTOWN
FARMINGDALE VILLAGE
361 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 www.farmingdalevillage.com
Farmingdale Village, conveniently located
along the Nassau/Suffolk line, contains
everything you’d need, from shopping to a
memorable night out. Stroll along Main Street
and enjoy many of their specialty shops that
carry coffee, chocolate, and the Farmingdale
Meat Market. In the summer you can bring
out a chair or sit down on the grass and grab
a screening of a popular film. And in the
winter, grab a spot, warm up with a cup of hot
cocoa and enjoy the parade that welcomes the
holidays and the arrival of Santa. Farmingdale
Village is rich in ethnic culture and
entertainment that unveils a tasty assortment
of restaurants and bars that will bring out the
world traveler in you!
BEST FABRIC STORE
GONE SEWIN
161D Levittown Pkwy, Hicksville
(516) 342-1127 www.gonesewin.com
A quilter is a bit of a memoir writer and
often you will learn something whimsical or
intricate about their passion for life, love,
travel and family. How lucky if you love to sew
to have this fabric, quilting and sewing shop
in this mid-Island convenient location. More
than a quilt and fabric store, this is a place you
can take classes in everything from batik, to
embroidery, paper piecing among hundreds.
Love to work on projects with other creators?
There is open sewing at this cute shop where
you can also access certain tools such as a
long arm machine for quilting. This delightful
needlework and textile art establishment is the
kind of place you might begin to tell a needle
craft story of your very own,
BEST FARM*
WHITE POST FARMS
250 Old Country Rd, Melville
(631) 351-9373 www.whitepostfarms.net
It’s easy to fall for White Post Farms where
a visit sets a delightful tone like the kind you
enjoy on a family vacation. Only it’s close by
and exceeds your expectations when the family
wants to pick pumpkins, take a hayride or see
animals. Hours of memorable entertainment
here include a visit to a giraffe enclosure where
you meet Patches and Oliver and “Poppies
Lorikeet Landing” to see the colorful freeflying
birds. Treats don’t stop there. The farm
has a petting zoo, primate exhibit, gourmet
market, and garden center. Visitors seem to
love the aviary and letting birds eat out of your
hands or land on their shoulders. Kids will
never forget the coolest “pony ride place” ever
where they also got to see camels and zebras.
BEST FLORIST
FLOWERS BY MIKE
221 Merrick Rd, Oceanside
(516) 517-2500 www.flowersbymikeny.
com
The mom and pop flavor are at the heart of
this breath-of-fresh air kind of shop where
going in just to shop is a treat not a chore.
The store creates exquisite and memorable
bouquets and vase arrangements of fresh,
high-quality flowers, each carrying an
enduring message of love, hope or enthusiasm.
The designs evoke passion and every bouquet
is stunning and colorful. Blossom arranging
is an exquisite and artful endeavor in the
hands of experienced professionals like here.
The end product carries an enduring message
whether to mark a birthday or anniversary,
congratulate someone or express get well or
condolence sentiments. So drop on by or get
in touch with this shop the next time you want
to warm someone’s heart, ease their mind, or
make a romantic impression.
BEST FURNITURE STORE
A CHARMED LIFE AT HOME - SEAFORD
3501 Merrick Rd, Seaford
(516) 308-7690 www.acharmedlifehome.
com
Looking to turn your house into a charmed
home? That’s the mission at A Charmed Life
at Home, a 3,000 square foot home décor
showroom showcasing the latest design
trends in furniture, wall décor, upholstery,
rugs, lighting, window treatments, home
accessories, kitchen & bathroom fixtures, and
much more. Even the most design-challenged
home decorators can bring their vision to life
with the help of A Charmed Life’s professional
design services, which includes home
consultations, kitchen and bath design, room
layouts, 3D renderings, and room planning.
With their ever-changing selection of home
décor options, and their huge library of fabric
books and catalogues, the possibilities for your
home are endless, and the sky, or rather the
ceiling, is the limit.
BEST HOBBY STORE
EAST END GAMING
4580 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale
(631) 750-3679 www.eastendgamingli.
com
East End Gaming’s owner Robert Fogarty has
always loved video games and shared that
love with his own kids. Now, with East End
Casual 2 Dressy is a boutique that features the latest
trends in women’s fashion. We cater to women of all ages
and sizes. We carry fashionable and chic trends at
affordable prices! Come visit us in one of two of our
locations. Enjoy working one on one with our honest and
friendly sales associates available 7 days a week!
2021
WINNER
BEST WOMEN’S FASHION STORE
118 BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2021 WINNERS GUIDE BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM
Gaming, Fogarty is able to share a variety
of games and hobbies with the Long Island
community. If you’re looking for a new hobby,
East End Gaming needs to be your first stop -
it has various video game systems to play on,
plus a variety of card games to learn, such as
Magic, Pokemon, YuGi-Oh and so much more.
More interested in music? East End Gaming
has a vinyl section that you’ll love to peruse.
Not sure where to start? The fun-loving staff at
East End Gaming is there to help. Game on!
BEST JEWELRY
APPRAISER*
THE JEWELRY APPRAISER
1295 Northern Blvd #15, Manhasset
(516) 365-0888 www.thejewelryappraiser.
com
How much value does your old jewelry have?
If you’ve been rummaging through your
jewelry box and want to potentially sell some
of it, the first thing you need to do is go to the
Jewelry Appraiser in Manhasset. Headed by
Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser
Debòrah Ann Villepigue, the shop will take a
look at your diamonds, gemstones and other
various jewelry to see how much money you
could sell those pieces for. The state of the art
office also offers consultations for a number of
issues, including forensic gemological analysis
to assist in the resolution of legal issues and
damage assessment reports to establish
insurance or capital loss.
BEST JEWELRY STORE
FROM ITALY WITH LOVE
473 Old Country Rd, Westbury
(516) 333-3702 www.
fromitalywithlovejewelers.com
From Italy With Love is a family-owned
jewelry store serving Long Island since 1983.
Its knowledgeable and friendly experts have
almost 30 years of experience, so when
you’re ready to pop the question, celebrate
an anniversary, or simply surprise a special
someone, they’ll be sure to help make the day
unforgettable. Whether it’s a tennis bracelet,
diamond stud earrings, diamond solitaire
engagement ring, bridal setting, designer
watch or fashion jewelry of every style for
any occasion, From Italy With Love has what
you’re looking for. Visit the store today to see
their entire selection, or contact them and
they’ll be glad to help you find what you’re
looking for!
160 Walt Whitman Rd., Ste 1155
Huntington Station, NY
(631) 470-7940
222 W Jericho Turnpike,
Syosset, NY
(516) 677-0050
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