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Brooklyn Shopping — Neighborhood Shops, Malls, Specialty Stores and Services

Your guide to services and shopping in Brooklyn, with information on everything from medical and pet care to the best bodegas and vintage boutiques that Brooklyn NY has to offer. Find out about bargains, kids and Brooklyn designer clothing stores, and handmade, made-in-Brooklyn artisanal crafts, foods, clothing and home gifts.
  1. Back to School Shopping (4)
  2. Shopping Malls (22)
  3. Special Occasion & Holiday Shopping (12)
  4. Vintage, Flea, Swaps, Consignment (34)

Where is Brooklyn Flea? Locating Brooklyn's Biggest Vintage Marketplace

Brooklyn Flea is a fun weekend vintage market and event that operates in different Brooklyn neighborhoods, and out of different indoor and outdoor locations, depending on the season. Find out where you can shop Brooklyn flea in summer, autumn, winter and spring.

Spa Week in Brooklyn

Need a massage? A purifying facial? Find great Spa Week deals at spas throughout the borough.

Celebrating Valentines (or Not)

Not sure how to celebrate Valentine's Day in Brooklyn? Here are some ideas for everything from hiding under the bedcovers until the commercial lovestorm blows over, to proposing marriage in five of the arguably most romantic, and mostly free places in Brooklyn.

Also:  Valentine's Day for kids.

Brooklyn Dog Parks

Find dog park locations, hours, and information in this guide to dog-friendly fun in Brooklyn.

What is Brooklyn Flea? Brooklyn's Most Popular Vintage Flea Market

A description of Brooklyn's biggest and most popular vintage clothing and furniture flea market, called Brooklyn Flea. It is held every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, with over a hundred vendors, as well as interesting food stalls.

Where to Shop in Flatbush: Four Shopping Hubs

It s worth the trip into Flatbush to explore affordable shopping opportunities and sample some of Brooklyn s different neighborhoods, too.

Where to Shop in Flatbush: 5 Shopping Hubs

It's worth the trip into Flatbush to explore affordable shopping opportunities — and sample some of Brooklyn's different neighborhoods, too.

Wireless Brooklyn

Get free wireless internet access at one of these neighborhood spots.

Brooklyn DMV Locations

Find information, hours, and addresses for the DMV nearest you.

Black Friday in Brooklyn

Find day-after-Thanksgiving sales and holiday bargains with this guide to Black Friday shopping in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Greenmarkets

Looking for farm-fresh food? Brooklyn boasts more than 20 open air greenmarkets. Find one in your neighborhood.

Brooklyn Bookstores

From Walt Whitman to Jonathan Lethem, Brooklyn has long had a strong literary history, so it's not surprising that the borough boasts dozens of new and used booksellers. Find one near you.

Holiday Shopping in Brooklyn

'Tis the season for shopping! Find local holiday art fairs and markets, as well as Brooklyn-based deals and discounts for the entire month of December.

A Shopping Tour of Atlantic Avenue

A walk down Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue with stops at Brooklyn shops, boutiques, and cafés.

Holiday Gift Guide

Great Brooklyn-centric gift ideas for everyone from foodies to movie buffs.

Shopping Fifth Avenue

Discover New York City's other Fifth Avenue! This guide will help you find the best shopping Park Slope has to offer.

Brooklyn's Best Shopping

From Williamsburg to Park Slope, find out where to go for the best shopping in Brooklyn.

Where to Recycle Computers and Electronics in Brooklyn

With technology evolving so rapidly, what’s a Brooklynite to do to dispose of old electronics?

Great Valentine's Day Gift Ideas - Where to Shop in Williamsburg Brooklyn

After the December holidays, Valentine's Day can sneak up on you. Be prepared with these gift suggestions, ranging from inexpensive treats to serious bling.

Best Brooklyn Wine Shops - Best Wine Stores in Brooklyn

Whether you need a bottle to take to dinner party or you're looking for a nice red for a romantic night in, these are the cream of the wine store crop - from Williamsburg to Park Slope.

Where to Relax in Brooklyn - Holiday Detox Brooklyn

You did it. Hanukkah, Christmas morning, New Year's Eve. All the preparation, parties, and people are gone. Now you're exhausted and in need of some serious R&R. Here are a few places in Brooklyn that specialize in stress detox to get you at your best for 2011.

Holiday Gift Shopping in Brooklyn - Best Brooklyn Shops for Holiday Gifts

These unique shops are great for one stop shopping for unique jewlery, sweet homegoods, books, clothing, or antiques. The excellent curation in these stores will leave you with a sigh of relief in checking that "I had no idea what to get them" person off your list.

Holiday Gifts for Foodies in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Foodies Gift Ideas

Christmas shopping can be nerve-wracking, especially when you are running low on gift ideas. For those on your list that love cooking and eating, look no further. Brooklyn is the heart of the new foodie movement, with great communities and classes sure to impress any foodie on your gift list.

Spa Week in Brooklyn

Need a massage? A purifying facial? Find great Spa Week deals at spas throughout the borough.

Brooklyn Dog Parks

Find dog park locations, hours, and information in this guide to dog-friendly fun in Brooklyn.

Wireless Brooklyn

Get free wireless internet access at one of these neighborhood spots.

Brooklyn DMV Locations

Find information, hours, and addresses for the DMV nearest you.

Brooklyn Greenmarkets

Looking for farm-fresh food? Brooklyn boasts more than 20 open air greenmarkets. Find one in your neighborhood.

Brooklyn Bookstores

From Walt Whitman to Jonathan Lethem, Brooklyn has long had a strong literary history, so it's not surprising that the borough boasts dozens of new and used booksellers. Find one near you.

A Shopping Tour of Atlantic Avenue

A walk down Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue with stops at Brooklyn shops, boutiques, and cafés.

Shopping Fifth Avenue

Discover New York City's other Fifth Avenue! This guide will help you find the best shopping Park Slope has to offer.

Brooklyn's Best Shopping

From Williamsburg to Park Slope, find out where to go for the best shopping in Brooklyn.

Holiday Gift Guide

Great Brooklyn-centric gift ideas for everyone from foodies to movie buffs.

Holiday Shopping in Brooklyn

'Tis the season for shopping! Find local holiday art fairs and markets, as well as Brooklyn-based deals and discounts for the entire month of December.

Black Friday in Brooklyn

Find day-after-Thanksgiving sales and holiday bargains with this guide to Black Friday shopping in Brooklyn.

Verizon and IPhones in Brooklyn

There's no Apple store in Brooklyn. But Brooklyn has a handful of Verizon stores selling the lastest in mobile and smart phone technology. Here's where they are, if you're looking to buy an iPhone or other mobile phone. 

Two Best Irish Stores in Brooklyn— Food, Sweaters, Jewelry & Kilts from Ireland

Two Irish specialty stores can be found in Brooklyn, both in Bay Ridge.

Brooklyn Ethnic Eats for March-Corned Beef & Cabbage, Hamantaschen

March is the month for the Irish holiday of St. Patrick's Day and, usually, the Jewish festival of Purim. Find out where to get ethnically authentic food for both, in Brooklyn.

Williamsburg Spring Fashion

Where to shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for spring.

Three Ways to Save on Kids' Spring Clothes in Brooklyn, Without Even Trying

Thanks to a new tax break announced in April, 2011, Brooklyn (and NYC) shoppers automatically save over 4% of New York State taxes on footwear and clothing. But there's a hitch: the savings only applies if the total bill adds up to less than $55. Here's how to save money on spring clothes for kids, using this tax break.

DUMBO, Near the Brooklyn Bridge — A Tour of Trendy Front Street

DUMBO is the Brooklyn neighborhood closest to Manhattan, on the southern tip of the island. And, it's a huge destination for tourists, visitors and Brooklynites looking for great views of New York Harbor, interesting architecture, and a uniquely Brooklyn experience of walking under both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.

Wal-mart in Brooklyn — Do We Want It Here?

The giant retailer Wal-mart has been trying to get a location in New York City for years. In 2011, the news media reported that Wal-mart had identified a location in a low income neighborhood in Brooklyn, Crown Heights, for a possible store.

YO Brooklynites: Do You Want Wal-mart in Brooklyn, NY?

YO Brooklynites: Do You Want Wal-mart in Brooklyn, NY?

UVA Wines

UVA Wines in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has a great selection with a good number of bottles under $15. What more could you ask for?

Where to Buy Flowers, Trees, Plants in Brooklyn - Nurseries & Plant Sales

Where to Buy Flowers, Trees, Plants in Brooklyn - Nurseries and Great Plant Spots

Shopping the Atlantic Center Mall in Brooklyn: Store Directory

A listing of stores in Brooklyn's Atlantic Mall, AKA Atlantic Terminal Mall, Atlantic Center, Atlantic Mall

When is Brooklyn Botanic Gardens' Plant Sale—and Are There Other Plant Sales?

There are many great places to buy plants in Brooklyn, and the annual plant sale at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is the most famous among them. Find out where and when to go.

A Brooklyn Flea Market Tour: Half-Day Vintage Itinerary for Locals and Tourists

Brooklyn's known for its unusual shopping — and especially for cool flea markets. Here's a simple half-day itinerary for a Flea Market Shopping Trip in Brooklyn. It includes PS 321 in historic Park Slope and a trip to the famous Brooklyn Flea, located in Fort Greene during the warm months. Plan on shopping for a few hours, and allow some time at...

Bruekelen Bier Merchants

Bruekelen Bier Merchants is both a bar and a boutique with over 500 different kinds of beer.

Where to Buy Engagement Rings in New York—Shop Vintage,Arty,Elegant in Brooklyn

There are few pieces of jewelry with the sentimental clout of an engagement or wedding ring. So while true love can't be captured by a small band of gold, diamonds or silver, selecting a ring for an engagement or wedding ceremony can be one of life's important shopping moments. Tiffany is fine, but you can also find wonderful small shops in...

Free Coupons for Fresh Food with EBT at 23 Brooklyn Farmers Markets—Health Bucks

A new city wide program enables people using food stamps to obtain $2 Health Bucks certificates for every $5 spent with EBT at participating farmers markets from July 1 to November 15 for purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables. This boosts their food budget by forty percent. Twenty three Brooklyn farmers markets participate, but not every single...

Shopping for Your Home - Williamsburg

Where to shop for home furnishings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn in May: Festivals, Tours, Major Annual Events

May Calendar for Brooklyn Events: Consult this handy overview if you're considering moving to Brooklyn, or just want to get out and about a bit, now that the weather's warmer.

Whisk - Williamsburg Kitchen Supply Store

Whisk is a beautiful kitchen supply store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Mast Brothers Chocolate

Mast Brothers Chocolate is made in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The Bedford Cheese Shop

The Bedford Cheese Shop serves all your gourmet cheese needs in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Williamsburg Kitchen and Specialty Shops

Consult this list of places to shop for kitchen supplies and specialty food items in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Back-to-School Shopping in Brooklyn: Where to Go for Deals on Clothes, Supplies

Back to School Shopping in Brooklyn: Where to Go for Deals on Clothes and Supplies

Brooklyn Malls Columbus Day Sales: National Brand Clothes for Men, Women & Kids

Check out the Columbus Day sales in Brooklyn's malls, at such national brand stores as Macy's, GAP, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret and many more. It's a great time to pick up some good bargains on clothing for men, women and children.

Black Friday Sales in Brooklyn: Thanksgiving Weekend Sales at Brooklyn Malls

Find out where to shop the Columbus Day sales in Brooklyn's malls for appliances, electronics, housewares, clothes for the whole family, and even Halloween costumes.

Columbus Day Sales in Brooklyn Malls: Get Deals on Clothes, Appliances,Halloween

Find out where to shop the Columbus Day sales in Brooklyn's malls for appliances, electronics, housewares, clothes for the whole family, and even Halloween costumes.

Small Business Saturday in Brooklyn

Small Business Saturday begun in 2010, has a natural home in Brooklyn, where our neighborhoods are peppered with small businesses and restaurants. Find out about when Small Business Saturday falls, what its about, and more, in Brooklyn, New York.

Where is the Best Shopping in Brooklyn?

Where's the best shopping in Brooklyn these days? It depends on what you're looking for. Teenage girls might head to the thrift and vintage shops, while their mothers might find better deals at Brooklyn's malls. Find out where to look for shoes, clothes, malls, craft and specialty markets, hand made items, and bargains, too.

Flower Shops in Brooklyn

Here are some tips on when to use the less expensive local flower shops at grocery stores, and when to use a real florist. Also, a half dozen excellent florists that deliver to neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

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