2021
SHOPPING
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BEST ANTIQUE
STORE
OLDE GOOD THINGS
5 E 16th St (212) 989-8814
www.ogtstore.com
Olde Good Things started out with just a small
flea market space but has since evolved to
become one of the largest antique dealers in the
country. Olde Good Things now has 4 stores
and 2 warehouses with a combined 250,000
square feet of merchandise. A large chunk of
this antique store’s inventory is sourced from
pre-depression and late 19th century buildings,
so there is no telling what you may find. The
stores have everything from hardware and doors
to stained glass and furniture. Olde Good Things
assists in funding charitable work in Haiti; this
mission supplies food and supplies where there
is little to no resources. So when you shop here,
you are helping support this mission.
BEST BOOK STORE
STRAND BOOK STORE
828 Broadway (212) 473-1452
www.strandbooks.com
There’s nothing like getting lost in a mystery
novel, feeling butterflies while reading a
romance paperback and feeling informed
after perusing a fascinating science book. New
Yorkers know the value of a great book, and they
have selected the legendary Strand Book Store
as their favorite book shop. Offering a selection
of new, used, rare and out-of-print books,
Strand Book Store is the place to discover that
book you can’t find anywhere else or one you
never knew you needed. This independent book
shop hosts three floors of reads: from fiction and
poetry on the first floor to graphic novels on the
second to nonfiction on the underground floor.
Rumor has it that the store contains 18 miles
of books, so any reader will find something for
their liking!
BEST BOUTIQUE
MYSTIQUE BOUTIQUE NYC
365 Canal St (212) 226-7142
www.mystiqueboutiquenyc.com
If you are looking for on-trend fashion
that won’t break the bank, then Mystique
Boutique NYC has you covered. This boutique
was founded by two New Yorkers who were
sick of the high price tags associated with
cutting edge fashion. The store has now
grown to 8 locations throughout NYC and
Long Island. The boutique carries literally
everything you can think of from denim to
loungewear to accessories. For the style and
quality of clothes you are getting, the prices
can’t be beat with some tops as low as $5!
This boutique can help take the guess work
out of shopping for the teen in your life
because all of its designs and products are in
line with what is popular.
BEST FLORIST
TRIBECA FLORIST
160 Broadway (212) 769-2300
www.tribecaflorist.com
Flowers are a universal marker of beauty and
often make the perfect gift, whether they’re
given to a loved one to express care, brought
to celebrate an important occasion or used
to spark romance. Tribeca Florist has been
in operation since 1970 in the Financial
District of Manhattan. It stocks an array of
fresh flowers directly grown in and imported
from France, Holland, Hawaii and from other
parts of the world. Sunflowers, roses, lilies,
daisies, tulips and more: Tribeca Florists
mixes and matches the most beautiful flowers
to create pre-made and custom bouquets that
fit your purpose. The shop also carries other
accessories such as vases, pottery & baskets
to help you keep your flowers beautiful for as
long as possible.
BEST FURNITURE
STORE
ABC CARPET & HOME
888 Broadway (212) 473-3000
www.abchome.com
With more than 100 years of experience and
locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, ABC Carpet &
Home is much more than a great place to buy quality
carpets and uniquely crafted furniture. Whether
you’re interested in chairs, sofas or sectionals,
shopping at ABC is a unique experience because of
the store’s long-standing commitment to sustainable
and ecologically friendly practices. For example,
99 percent of its furniture uses sustainably sourced
timber which protects forests. ABC features a wide
variety of handmade, vintage, and custom furniture
from sleepers and daybeds to storage and shelving.
Visit abchome.com today to chat live with an in-store
client specialist for advice and recommendations
through chat, photos, and live video.
BEST FURNITURE
STORE (NATIONAL)
ETHAN ALLEN
1010 Third Avenue (212) 888-2384
www.ethanallen.com
Shopping in the Ethan Allan showroom is like going
to a furniture museum. It’s plain fun just being
among the trendy, traditional furniture and home
accessories. The company’s knack for helping you
make perfect choices with help from its legendary
and exquisitely trained design team adds depth to
the experience. A couch choice for your apartment
is perhaps its hallmark piece and putting this in the
hands of interior artists makes it stress-free and
something you’ll love for years to come. These pros
know to ask the right questions and keep you from
avoiding the wrong style. The store carries a wide
array of fashionable styles, luxury fabrics and handtailored
seating along with upholstery choices and
special items designed for urban living.
BEST HOBBY STORE
FORBIDDEN PLANET
832 Broadway (212) 473-1576
www.fpnyc.com
Known to toy, hobby and collectible
buffs throughout the country, Forbidden
Planet NYC, located at 832 Broadway,
has been a NYC fixture since 1981 and is
widely regarded as the only place to go for
superhero comics like Spiderman, Batman
and Captain America; horror novels, science
fiction, toys and associated collectibles that
are in-stock and av ailable for fast delivery
anywhere in the country. Looking for a
rare marvel comic, Star Wars action figure,
graphic novel or hard-to-find video game?
Forbidden Planet is a convenient, one-stop
shopping hobby store which also stocks tons
of anime, cosplay accessories, rare mugs and
t-shirts. Aquaman and Harley Quinn await,
so don’t delay.
BEST HOBBY STORE
(NATIONAL)
MICHAELS
808 Columbus Ave (212) 865-0813
www.locations.michaels.com
During quarantine everyone was looking for
creative ways to keep themselves and their
families busy. Michaels is the best place for
all hobbyist because of its large selection of
products. The craft store sells everything from
paint supplies to candle making kits. There is
truly something for everyone, no matter what
age. If you are looking to get your kids into
something new, then Michaels has craft basics
sets that give kids a chance to try new things
without splurging on all of the supplies in case
they don’t like it. Not only does Michaels sell the
supplies for your favorite hobby, but it also has
great storage options, so your craft room won’t
look like it was hit by a mini tornado.
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