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BEST FABRIC STORE
GONE SEWIN
161 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville
516-342-1127 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
and paper piecing, among others. 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
THE NAPOLITANO FAMILY FARM
1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood
646-283-4682 napolitanofamilyfarm.com
The Napolitano Family Farm is everything you
could ask for from a local, community-based
agriculture organization. The farm, located at
Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood, grows a wide
variety of fresh produce and is committed to
“clean growing” – no pesticides or chemicals
used. Farmers Dan and Gina Napolitano started
the farm in 2018 to provide Long Islanders
a source of quality fruits and veggies grown
on their farm. They launched a communitysupported
agriculture (CSA) program, where
individuals and families can become members,
buying a share of the farm before the season
begins and then receiving a weekly share of
produce throughout the season. Membership
applications for 2022 are live on the website
now!
BEST FLORIST
FLOWER SHOP OF FARMINGDALE
316 Main St., Farmingdale
516-752-7923 flowershopoffarmingdale.
com
What separates Flower Shop of Farmingdale
from the competition? It all comes down to
one thing: customer service. Whether you’re
shopping online or in-person, Flower Shop
of Farmingdale makes its customers the top
priority. Established in 1984, the shop’s talented
designers have decades of experience working
with clients in all kinds of industries, and they
will work with you until your project is just right.
They have gained a reputation as Long Island’s
go-to florist; there’s no design challenge too
great for them! If you want to wow your guests
at that upcoming wedding or need flowers
delivered special for an event—or just want some
fresh new flowers around—call Flower Shop of
Farmingdale today. It is open seven days a week
to accommodate all your floral needs.
BEST FURNITURE
STORE
URBAN FARMHOUSE
108 Bedford Ave., Bellmore
516-654-9959 urbanfarmhousemarket.
com
Whether you just got a new place of your own
that needs furnishing or are looking to replace
a piece of furniture, you need to plan a trip to
Urban Farmhouse. Located in Bellmore, Urban
Farmhouse is a small, quaint home decor shop
selling some of the most unique furniture pieces
on Long Island. As the name suggests, the shop
offers items that give a farmhouse-type feel.
The furniture at Urban Farmhouse is made by
local artisans and are specially curated for the
showroom which is constantly rotating new,
never-before-seen products. You never know
what you might find at Urban Farmhouse, and if
you like something, you should jump on it before
someone else does, or you might not see it again!
BEST HOBBY STORE
GOTHAM CITY HOBBIES
/ BATTLE CITY GYM
70 NY-109, West Babylon
631-526-9404 gothamcityhobbies.com
Gotham City Hobbies is a gamers’ paradise.
Whether you’re into playing cards, board games,
or role playing games, this fun store has a great
variety of games and merchandise. Everything
from Dungeons & Dragons sets and Pokemon
cards to eclectic board games that you can’t
find anywhere else are available at Gotham City
Hobbies. The shop even offers preorders on the
latest new card sets and other products. Plus, it
holds events nearly every day, welcoming game
players to get together and duel in fun, friendly
matches, helping to build community around
gaming hobbies right at the West Babylon spot.
If you can’t get enough of Magic the Gathering,
Yu-Gi-Oh! and other popular games, Gotham
City Hobbies is the place for you!
BEST JEWELRY
APPRAISER
THE JEWELRY APPRAISER
1295 Northern Blvd. , Manhasset
516-365-0888 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. #A, Westbury
516-333-3702 fromitalywithlovejewelers.
com
From Italy With Love has been selling beautiful,
high-quality fine jewelry to Long Islanders since
1983. The family owned business has stunning
jewelry for any occasion, whether you’re about to
propose, give a gift to a special someone, or need
to buy your own jewelry for an upcoming event.
The experts behind the counter have decades of
experience to help you choose the right look and
fit. And From Italy With Love has it all – from
engagement rings and bridal settings to tennis
bracelets, diamond stud earrings, and designer
watches. The jewelry store is best known for the
solid craftsmanship of its pieces. So head on
down, and choose from its impressive selection
of designs to find an unforgettable gift for
someone special or for yourself!
BEST MALL
ROOSEVELT FIELD MALL
630 Old Country Rd., Garden City
516-742-8000 simon.com
There are so many awesome stores and things
to do at Roosevelt Field Mall, you won’t know
where to begin. With more than 200 retail stores
and dining options, plus the AMC movie theater,
Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Glow Golf indoor
mini golf course, you can spend an entire day
of fun at this Simon Mall. The food court has
many options and plenty of seating, including
outdoors. There are also ear piercing stands,
pretzels stands, and much more. Roosevelt
Field is always bustling with groups of friends,
families, and couples getting some shopping
done, grabbing a bite to eat, and enjoying a true
mall experience. It’s no wonder Long Islanders
voted it as the best mall!
BEST MOM AND
POP BUSINESS
MORRELL PRINTING AND DESIGN
1717 N Ocean Ave. #2, Medford
631-320-9000 morrellprintinganddesign.com
If you’re a Long Islander who prefers to support
local, family-run mom-and-pop businesses instead
of national chains and other big box stores based
somewhere else, Morrell Printing and Design is
precisely the sort of business that you will want
to turn to for all your printing needs. It also has
a sister company, Long Island Reprographics,
through which it provides large quantities of
architectural printing to some of the largest
engineering firms in New York, it says. In online
reviews, long-time and new customers alike praise
the professionalism, service, and reasonable
prices. Others praised its fast turnaround and
ability to come through in a “pinch.” To work
one-on-one with an experienced, knowledgeable
account manager, graphic designer, or printing
professional, just contact the company by email or
call to speak to a representative.
BEST MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT STORE
SCOTT RUSS MUSIC
2170 Sunrise Hwy., Merrick
516-377-7907 scottrussmusic.com
Whether you’re starting a new instrument
for the first time or are a seasoned pro, Scott
Russ Music is the best place to start when
buying musical instruments. The Scott Russ
Music family has been in the music business
since 1947, with its Merrick storefront buying,
selling, and renting new and used instruments
for customers all over the island. The 9,000
square-foot showroom and warehouse are both
filled to the brim with musical instruments and
accessories, so there is something for all players
of any skill level, including acoustic and electric
guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, drums, brass
instruments, woodwind instruments, organs,
and more. Should your instrument need a
repair, Scott Russ Music has an in-house repair
shop that will have your instrument in tip top
shape in no time.
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