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BEST ANTIQUE SHOP/DEALER

The Shops on West Ridge

3200 W. Ridge Road, Greece | 585-368-0670 theshopsonwestridge.com

The Shops on West Ridge is actually a collection of some 200 smaller “shops’’ that sell all kinds of goodies from the distant and near past. Within the 60,000 square foot, two-floor market you’ll find furniture and fixtures for sale, but also vendors selling old tools, collectibles, cameras, ephemera, housewares, toys, books, and more. This place is made for browsing, so set aside an hour or two for hunting if you head there to treasure hunt. Finalists: Abode | Liberty Hollow Antiques | Ontario Antique Mall

BEST BIKE SHOP – IT’S A TIE!

Full Moon Vista

1239 University Ave. | 585-546-4030 fullmoonvista.com Towpath

21 Schoen Place, Pittsford | 585-381-2808 towpathbike.com

Great bike shops don’t just sell bikes. They’re run by a knowledgeable staff of cycling enthusiasts who build community with classes and host events to get people rolling. Our two winners, Full Moon Vista and Towpath, have all of those attributes, and then some. It’s worth noting that CITY readers recognized these two fixtures in the cycling community as the best bike shops in Rochester in equal measure, literally down to the hundredth of a percentage point in our poll. The most endearing trait of both shops is that they wait on every customer with patience and sincerity, regardless of how long they’ve been biking. Finalists: Bert’s Bike Shop | Tom’s Pro Bike

BEST BRIDAL SHOP

Heart to Heart Bride

3 W. Main St., Webster | 585-872-9696 heartotheartbride.net

This bridal boutique in the heart of Webster prides itself on stocking the largest inventory from the wedding gown industry’s top designers and its own private collection. Heart to Heart Bride carries gowns for all shapes and sizes in prices that range PHOTO PROVIDED from $1,300 to $3,700, with most being in the $1,600 to $2,400 range. For brides-to-be, that means one-stop shopping without sticker shock. (And Heart to Heart Bride has a sister store in Two Hearts Bridal in Manchester, Ontario County, that specializes in gowns under $1,500.) The boutique offers free appointments between one and two hours with a dedicated stylist on weekends, weekdays, and evenings. But if the betrothed wants the whole store to herself, private appointments are available outside of business hours for a fee. Finalists: Scarlet Bridal Boutique | Silk Bridal Boutique | Stella’s Bridal

BEST CBD SHOP

Mad Hatter’s Hideaway

2334 Culver Road | 585-266-2929 madhattershideaway.com

Mad Hatter’s is everything a good smoke shop should be. This quiet storefront in Irondequoit offers an impressive array of hemp, CBD, and cannabis products; a mind-boggling selection of pipes, bongs, bubblers, and bowls; as well as boutique cigars and loose-leaf tobacco. The store is kept by a collection of some of the most friendly and enthusiastic cannabis consumers in town, eager to talk your ear off about their cures for what ails you, including their own brand of CBD, fittingly dubbed “Wonderland.” Finalists: Glenna’s | HempSol CBD | Phalt

BEST CORNER STORE

Bodega

206 Park Ave. 585-319-3473 bodegaonpark.com

Despite what its minimalist name might imply, Bodega aims to be more than a generic corner store. This cramped little shop on Park Avenue is packed with all sorts of various culinary odds and ends, from marshmallow Fluff to upscale regional treats. But the real star PHOTO PROVIDED of the show are the sandwiches. Bodega has classic bacon-egg-and-cheeses and Italian cold cuts, but also more adventurous offerings, like the Wasabi, a breakfast sandwich imbued with Japanese barbecue sauce and wasabi, and the Royale, a smoked salmon flavor bomb topped with Swiss cheese and pickles. Finalists: Highland Market Nathaniel Square Convenience Store | R’s Market

But also . . .

999 Market

709 South Clinton Ave. | 585-473-8383 facebook.com/999market.llc

999 Market is synonymous with the South Wedge and Swillburg neighborhoods. Located at the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Gregory Street, the angular storefront, constantly under construction over the past couple of years, serves as somewhat of a neighborhood hub, with its fried chicken being the beacon. Available in wings and fingers lingering all day under heated lamps, the fare is breaded to perfection, crispy, crunchy, and greasy. Each bite is pure hedonistic indulgence. Aside from the chicken, 999 offers a full assortment of good subs and sandwiches, as well as an array of household necessities. GINO FANELLI

BEST FITNESS SERVICE

YMCA of Greater Rochester

444 East Main St. (Head Office) | 585-546-5500 rochesterymca.org

The Y has been the target of harsh criticism in recent years for cutting athletic services in the city, including at its headquarters on East Main Street, while building giant stateof-the-art facilities in the suburbs. But when it comes to amenities and value across the board, the organization is hard to beat. From personal training programs to childcare, camps, and classes for all ages and myriad interests, The Y probably has something for you FILE PHOTO among its 12 branches throughout Rochester and its immediate suburbs. In January, the organization will see a change in leadership, when Ernest Lamour replaces George Romell as president and chief executive officer. Romell held the title for 24 years. Lamour previously helmed the Ridgewood YMCA in New Jersey and the Stamford YMCA in Connecticut. Framewerks | JCC of Greater Rochester | Midtown Athletic Club BEST FLORIST

Kittelberger

263 North Ave., Webster | 585-872-1823 kittelbergerflorist.com

Everyone needs a florist at some point or another and Kittelberger has been a go-to for more than 90 years, all of which the business has spent at the same location in Webster. The family-owned shop, which has a greenhouse and a 22,000-square-foot showroom, offers lovely arrangements for any reason you’d buy flowers, from funerals or the death of a pet to thank you bouquets or flowers for weddings. It even offers flower subscriptions. Finalists: Arena’s | Stacy K Floral Wisteria Flowers & Gifts

BEST GARDEN CENTER Garden Factory

2126 Buffalo Road | 585-247-6236 gardenfactoryny.com

No nursery in the Rochester area comes even close to rivaling The Garden Factory in terms of size and scope. What Robert and Patricia Martell began as a five-acre business in 1974 has grown to 36 acres of indoor shopping, nurseries, and tropical greenhouses that make The Garden Factory one of the largest garden centers on the East Coast. This massive facility in the town of Gates offers virtually every variety of herb, vegetable, fruit, or flower capable of blooming in the region. Complementing the nursery stock are a range of supplies to outfit the greenest of greenthumbs and resources to educate even the most experienced gardener. Finalists: Bristol’s Garden Center | Genrich’s | Wayside

Another good option...

Aman’s Farm Market

2458 East Ridge Road | 585-544-8360 amansmarket.com

After a long day toiling in the early spring sun preparing infant plants for the growing season, there’s usually only one thing on my mind: a nice, cold beer. Aman’s Farm Market has you covered. Along with carrying an eclectic assortment of gardening supplies, plants, and home goods, this Irondequoit mainstay also keeps an extensive beer cave filled with solid local and regional craft offerings. This place doesn’t just cater to gardening needs, but has everything the gardener needs. GINO FANELLI

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BEST HAIRCUT

Gallery Salon

4 Elton St. | 585-271-8340

Founded and owned by stylist Erika Sorbello, Gallery Salon has more than a dozen stylists, nail artists, and makeup artists offering a dizzying array of beauty services. When it comes to hair and nails, the PHOTO PROVIDED Gallery Salon knows that a picture can be worth a thousand words. It regularly posts its work on its Instagram account, @gallery_salon. Colorful hair and nail designs are heavily represented among the photos in which the salon is tagged. True to its name, the business also functions as an art gallery. Finalists: Glory Days Barber Co. | Jaimie K Hair | Swillbarber