After Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday. Who better to buy from than fellow WNYC listeners. Let's build a guide to local brick-and-mortar businesses using the form below. Plug away!
Bernie Yoo
Bombfell
66 W 39th St, 3rd Floor East, New York NY 10018
http://www.bombfell.com/
Bombfell is a monthly clothing subscription designed entirely for men. Join and get clothes picked just for you by a stylist and sent to your door. Free shipping both ways, and you only pay for the clothes you keep.
If you don't know what looks good on you and hate having to browse through hundreds of options at the mall, try us out. It's clothes shopping built for guys.
Mary Bartos
Pan American Phoenix
857 Lexington between 64th and 65th Street New York, NY 10065
www.panamericanphoenix.com
We sell the finest from Mexico and Latin America for over 50 years in New York City. The store is cheery and reminds visitors that they are at a marketplace with Sterling Silver Jewelry, Mexican Clothing, Puebla Talavera, Oaxacan Wool Rugs, Tin Mirrors, Textiles,Folk Art, and much more.
A neighborhood favorite that has provided individual attention to all our customers. If you can not visit us in New York we take phone and web orders and welcome all inquiries.
Why shop at a big store when you can shop small with us and offer you personalized service and unique products.
We are conveniently located near the F,N,Q,R,4,5,6 trains.
Bonnie Slotnick
Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks
163 W. 10th St. NY NY 10014
bonnieslotnickcookbooks.com
Been disappointed with online cookbook purchases? Come to a real bookstore and read, hold, and compare your choices in person! For yourself or as gifts,you'll find out-of-print and antiquarian cookbooks, old menus, postcards, magazines, kitchen- and tableware, handmade greeting cards, and colorful vintage aprons and tablecloths. Free gift-wrapping. Bonus: Three Lives & Company is across the street, for new books on all subjects.
Matt Kovsky
Guided Chaos Adaptive Defense Training Center
8 Vreeland Ave Elmsford NY 10523
http://attackproof.com/CLASSES-IN-real-self-defense.html
Survive the "Knockout Game": No-nonsense street self defense combining World War II hand-to-hand tactics and a unique form of Combat Tai Chi. You cannot get this kind of personalized, hands-on instruction in a large McDojo teaching sportive or orthodox classical self-defense. Informal, non-regimented classes are small...and also fun. Adults only, no uniforms, no kata.
Karla Gudeon
Gudeon Family Press
89 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
www.karlagudeon.com
Come visit the Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair now until Dec. 24th in Vanderbilt Hall to see my colorful, whimsical artwork! I create hand-watercolored dry-point engravings with a life affirming spirit that incorporate strong women, my Jewish heritage, family and the natural world. Most of the fair is made up of talented artisans and visiting Grand Central is a great way to get in the holiday spirit early! What better gift than a one-of-a-kind piece of art?
Audrey Bernhardt
Knit
1353 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576
knitlongisland.com
We are a full service yarn store, carrying a complete range of products for knitters and crocheters. We patiently and attentively assist our community of customers with their projects. Our store is light and airy with lots of space and two large tables where people like to sit and knit or crochet. We also give lessons in both knitting and crochet techniques, beginner to advanced.
Greg Newton
Bureau of General Services–Queer Division
83A Hester St., NY, NY 10002
bgsqd.com
The Bureau of General Services-Queer Division is a queer cultural center and bookstore on the Lower East Side of NYC. We provide a diverse collection of books, zines, and art works for queers and our admirers. The majority of what we offer will not be found in any big box store: local and international zines, art works by local queer artists, and an intriguing selection of queer (or queerish) books: fiction, poetry, history, exhibition catalogs, plays, cultural theory, area studies, comics, biographies and memoirs, and children's books--many of these are from small independent publishers. And if we don't have it we'll gladly order it for you. The Bureau of General Services-Queer Division welcomes you!
The Perez Sisters, Alex & Rosangel
Botanikal
The Shops at 240 Kent Avenue Williamsburg, NY 11249
http://www.botanikal.com/
We have been nicknamed, "the heart chakra" of The Shops at 240 Kent Ave. We are sisters with a brand new Metaphysical shop in Brooklyn.
We are two green witches that serve community by offering tools & recommendations for a life that feels good, happy, and healthy. At Botanikal, you can find crystals, gemstones, crystal jewelry, oracle cards, sage, palo santo, agua florida, velones & more.
Check out our latest video to get a feel for who we really are. ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOAxDjsgJ1k
Let The Perez Sisters help help you find the perfect stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts for the special people in your life.
Find Botanikal inside The Shops at 240 Kent Ave with over 35 shops located by The Williamsburg Waterfront.
Enjoy 10% off your purchase at Botanikal during the holiday season.
Starting Saturday, 11/30/13 - 12/24/13
Thank you for supporting a young sister business. We are grateful and look forward to seeing you at Botanikal.
Manny Polloni
American Terrain Outdoors
175 East Post Road White Plains, NY 10601
www.americanterrain.com
American Terrain is a local Mom & Pop outdoor retailer in downtown White Plains. We carry Marmot, The North Face, Patagonia, Ugg, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Ex Officio, Prana, Woolrich, Ibex, Hobie, and Necky kayaks!
The Black Friday & Small Business Saturday sale that even the big guys can’t compete with! Everything in Store 30% OFF! Come shop early and support local business!
Jen
Olive's Very Vintage
434 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
www.olivesveryvintage.com
Olives (and our men's vintage store Olaf's, located next to Frankie's at 454 Court Street) offer one-of-a-kind vintage items including handbags, eyewear, jewelry, evening wear, gifts, dresses, shoes, and overall beautiful garments. Opening in 2001 just after 9/11, Olive's is a neighborhood staple, a destination shop, supplies today's hottest "period" shows with their wardrobe, and is your place for finding something that no one else has. Our men's store, Olaf's, offers men's vintage clothing, accessories, and antiques.
John Lenartz
Windsor Wine Merchants
216 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
www.windsorwinemerchants.com
We hand-pick the best small production wines, whiskies, and spirits with a focus on value and quality.
Kate Schmitz
Flying Squirrel
87 Oak Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
http://flyingsquirrelbaby.com
We have been a Brooklyn based NEW/Secondhand/consignment clothing and toys for over 10+ years. Previously resided in Williamsburg, we are now at our new location at Oak and Franklin in Greenpoint.
We have the best deals for new and used [everything] for your babies and children 0-12 yrs. Our new store space is four times the size of our old location. With our closely involved staff, we can help you pick out the best present for family and friends, or find that perfect outfit for the holidays!
Carl Manco
Sport Prospect Inc.
362- seventh avenue ,Brooklyn, NY 11215
One of the most unique shops around. We are a sport shop/ apparel store dedicated to Brooklyn. Since 1988 we've been dressing customers far and wide with price friendly Brookllyn wear. Hoods, caps , tees and much more for toddlers thru adult sizes. We are a true one stop shop. We also outfit teams , schools, and businesses from all over the area. Winner of Village Voice Best Tee Shirt shop and called "an institution" by Timeout Kids magazine.
Dawn-Marie Manwaring
beehive designer collective
337 E. Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
www.beehivemtkisco.com
Founded in 2008, beehive is a cooperative-style boutique featuring an array of stylish products by emerging independent artisans/designers. beehive works with over 60 designers across the US with a large percentage hailing from Westchester County. Located in Mount Kisco NY, beehive specializes in goods which are unique, handcrafted or sustainable and carefully curates designs to offer customers a unique, refreshing shopping experience that is an alternative to mass retail. It includes a full range of products including jewelry, accessories, apparel, kids, bath & body and home decor.
We're a hub for creativity and a respite from the mundane.
Rony
Catbird
219 Bedford ave
www.catbirdnyc.com
Hi there fellow listeners! Catbird carries theeee most well-curated selection of jewelry in the whole United States. Really. And we just happen to be conveniently located in Williamsburg right off the Bedford stop! Also our web site is super easy to shop from and to engage in some pre-shopping.
Andrea Maranca
Tewksbury Fine Wine and SPirits
One Old Turnpike Road Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
http://www.tewksburyfinewine.com
We are the number one source for limited production and boutique wines. We have unprecedented access to the world's finest assortment of unusual, eclectic fine wines, spirits and beers. Every friday from 3:30-7:30pm we are tasting at least four exquisite wines. Join us this friday!
Mike Davis
Academy Record Annex
85 Oak St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Academy-Record-Annex/281944916601
We have the biggest and best selection of used records in NYC in all price ranges as well as the best curated selection of new vinyl releases. We also have a great new stock of special Record Store Day releases for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. We are featured in the Amex/Brooklyn Nets SBS promo clip on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDyGjoF36Us
Karen Shankoff
SAGE, Seeking A Greener Environment
48 Main Street Flemington, New Jersey 08822
SAGE, or Seeking A Greener Environment wants to help you and your home look fashionable and fabulous while respecting the environment. We carry everything from hand made items to antiques and artisonaly produced oils! We strive to provide personal service to make sure every shopping experience is a great one!
Isabel Gunther
Little Green Gourmets
1590 Park Ave New York, NY 10029
littlegreengourmets.com
Make mom's life a little bit easier with our fresh, health kids' meal service! We prepare and deliver kids' meals made with organic and local ingredients to homes in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Leah Kaspar Knoll
Flea Circus
127 Main St. Andover, NJ, 07821
fleacircusblog.tumblr.com; facebook
I find vintage furniture, fabrics and strange knick-knacks. I refresh chairs, cabinets, dressers, etc., with bright paint and a sense of humor. I recover old cushions with new or funky vintage fabrics, and custom sew pillows, too. Right now I have Christmas ornaments and gift boxes made from vintage fabrics and wooden boxes.
The town of Andover is a perfect Sunday drive town, full of funky and reasonably priced antique and vintage shops.
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