2010 READERS POLL WINNERS:
SHOPPING
BEST INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE
Green Apple
506 Clement, SF. (415) 387-2272, www.greenapplebooks.com
BEST USED BOOKSTORE
Green Apple
506 Clement, SF. (415) 387-2272, www.greenapplebooks.com
BEST SPECIALTY BOOKSTORE
Green Arcade
1680 Market, SF. (415) 431-6800, www.thegreenarcade.com
BEST COMIC BOOK STORE
Isotope
326 Fell, SF. (415) 621-6543, www.isotopecomics.com
BEST MAGAZINE SELECTION
Fog City News
455 Market, SF. (415) 543-7400, www.fogcitynews.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY VINYL
Amoeba
1855 Haight, SF. (415) 831-1200; 2455 Telegraph, Berk. (510) 549-1125, www.amoeba.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY CDS
Amoeba
1855 Haight, SF. (415) 831-1200; 2455 Telegraph, Berk. (510) 549-1125, www.amoeba.com
BEST PLACE TO RENT MOVIES
Lost Weekend
1034 Valencia, SF. (415) 643-3373, www.lostweekendvideo.com
BEST GROCERY STORE
Rainbow
1745 Folsom, SF. (415) 863-0620, www.rainbowgrocery.org
BEST CLOTHING STORE (WOMEN)
Ambiance
Various locations, SF. www.ambiancesf.com
BEST CLOTHING STORE (MEN)
Sui Generis
2265 Market, SF. (415) 437-2265, www.suigenerisconsignment.com
BEST CLOTHING STORE (KIDS)
Chloe’s Closet
451 Cortland, SF. (415) 642-3300, www.chloescloset.com
BEST LOCAL DESIGNER
Colleen Mauer
(415) 637-7762, www.colleenmauerdesigns.com
BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE
Crossroads
Various Bay Area locations. www.crossroadstrading.com
BEST THRIFT STORE
Thrift Town
2101 Mission, SF. (415) 861-1132, www.thrifttown.com
BEST SHOE STORE
Shoe Biz
Various locations, SF. www.shoebizsf.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE
Therapy
Various Bay Area locations. www.shopattherapy.com
BEST FLEA MARKET
Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Fair
Main and Navy, Alameda. (510) 522-7500, www.antiquesbybay.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE
Cole Hardware
Various locations, SF. www.colehardware.com
BEST TOY STORE
The Ark
Various Bay Area locations. www.thearktoys.com
BEST SHOP FOR PARENTS-TO-BE
Peek-A-Bootique
1306 Castro, SF. (415) 641-6192, www.peekabootiquesf.com
BEST BIKE SHOP
Valencia Cyclery
1065 and 1077 Valencia, SF. (415) 550-6601, www.valenciacyclery.com
BEST PET SHOP
Cheengoo
2250 Union No. 1A, SF. (415) 337-8481, www.cheengoo.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY EYEWEAR
Eye Gotcha Optometric
586 Castro, SF. (415) 431-2988, www.eyegotchasf.com
BEST CANNABIS CLUB
Harborside
1840 Embarcadero, Oakl. (510) 533-0146, www.harborsidehealthcenter.com
BEST STORE STAFF
Community Thrift
623 Valencia, SF. (415) 861-4910, www.communitythriftsf.org
BEST QUIRKY SPECIALTY STORE
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia, SF. (415) 824-1872, www.paxtongate.com
BEST ECO-FRIENDLY RETAILER
Green Arcade
1680 Market, SF. (415) 431-6800, www.thegreenarcade.com
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
Sports Basement
Various Bay Area locations. www.sportsbasement.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY CAMPING GEAR
REI
Various Bay Area locations. www.rei.com
BEST FLOWER SHOP
Church Street Flowers
212 Church, SF. (415) 553-7762, www.churchstreetflowers.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY LINGERIE
Agent Provocateur
54 Geary, SF. (415) 421-0229, www.agentprovocateur.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY SEX TOYS
Good Vibrations
Various Bay Area locations. www.goodvibes.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY FETISH GEAR
Madame S
385 Eighth St., SF. (415) 863-9447, www.madame-s.com
BEST ADULT VIDEO STORE
Folsom Gulch
947 Folsom, SF. (415) 495-6402