BEST OF THE BAY 2011: READERS POLL
SHOPPING
BEST OVERALL BOOKSTORE/ BEST USED BOOK STORE
Green Apple
506 Clement, SF. (415) 387-2272, www.greenapplebooks.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 RECORD STORE
Amoeba
1855 Haight, SF. (415) 831-1200 and 2455 Telegraph, Berk. (510) 549-1125, www.amoeba.com
BEST VIDEO STORE
Le Video
1231 9th Ave., SF. (415) 566-3606, www.levideo.com
BEST GROCERY STORE
Rainbow Grocery
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 “ille”
2231 Market, SF. (415) 437-2231, www.suigenerisconsignment.com
BEST CLOTHING STORE (KIDS)
Chloe’s Closet
451 Cortland, SF. (415) 642-3300, www.chloescloset.com
BEST SHOP FOR PARENTS-TO-BE
Natural Resources
1367 Valencia, SF. (415) 550-2611, www.naturalresources-sf.com
BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE
La Rosa Vintage
1171 Haight, SF. (415) 668-3744
BEST LOCAL DESIGNER
Colleen Mauer
(415) 637-7762, www.colleenmauerdesigns.com
BEST FLEA MARKET
Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Fair
Main and Navy, Alameda. (510) 522-7500, www.antiquesbybay.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
Room and Board
685 Seventh St., SF. (415) 252-9280, www.roomandboard.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE
Cole Hardware
Various locations, SF. www.colehardware.com
BEST TOY STORE
The Ark
Various locations. www.thearktoys.com
BEST BIKE SHOP
Box Dog Bikes
494 14th St., SF. (415) 431-9627, www.boxdogbikes.com
BEST PET SHOP
Pet Food Express
Various locations, www.petfoodexpress.com
BEST GIFT SHOP
Heartfelt
346 Cortland, SF. (415) 648-1380, www.heartfeltsf.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY EYEWEAR
Eye Gotcha Optometric
586 Castro, SF. (415) 431-2988, www.eyegotchasf.com
BEST CANNABIS CLUB
SPARC
1256 Mission, SF. (415) 252-7727, www.sparcsf.org
BEST STORE STAFF
Artillery Apparel Gallery
2751 Mission, SF. (415) 374-7841, www.artillery-ag.com
BEST QUIRKY SPECIALTY STORE
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia, SF. (415) 824-1872, www.paxtongate.com
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
Sports Basement
Various Bay Area locations. www.sportsbasement.com
BEST FLOWER SHOP
Church Street Flowers
212 Church, SF. (415) 553-7762, www.churchstreetflowers.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY LINGERIE
Dark Garden
321 Linden, SF. (415) 431-7684, www.darkgarden.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY SEX TOYS
Good Vibrations
Various Bay Area locations. www.goodvibes.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY FETISH GEAR
Madame S and Mr. S Leather
385 Eighth St., SF. (415) 863-9447, www.madame-s.com, www.mr-s-leather.com