READERS' CHOICES
house and the lawn and garden can be found in
the chain's 21 stores nationwide or ordered on the
company Web site. Novi is the only Michigan
location.
Claims To Fame... Convenience, inspiration,
affordability, help
Other Choices: Sherwood Studios, Colorworks,
Home Expo
JUDAICA
Tradition! Tradition!
Southfield
(248) 557-0109
"I truly think she has the nicest selec-
tion of gifts, with a lot of variety. My
son bought his grandmother a letter
holder that said 'l Love Bubbe,' and
she just loved it!"
Alissa Pianin, Southfield
Tradition! Tradition! is a home-based gallery and
Internet site owned and personally operated by
Alicia Nelson. It features a wide assortment of
Judaica in a variety of price ranges and styles,
from serious to whimsical, traditional to contem-
porary. Seder plates, menorahs, mezzuzot and
other functional items are available as well as
many one-of-a-kind and custom items. The Web
site is allthingsjewish.com
Claim To Fame: Tradition! Tradition! has the
largest selection of ketubot (Jewish wedding cer-
tificates) in the area.
Other Choices: Esther's, jewish.com
KOSHER FOOD
One Stop Kosher Market
Southfield
(248) 569-5000
"I like shopping there because it has
every kosher product I need and also
very good quality produce. I like sup-
porting this thriving new business in
our community."
Yehudis Brea, Oak Park
One Stop Kosher Market is a welcoming place
where neighbors often meet. The supermarket,
relocated to larger quarters in November 2000,
offers thousands of certified-kosher name brands,
including ultra-supervised items. The Council of
Orthodox Rabbis/Vaad Harabonim provides super-
vision of the supermarket's fresh meat. Benji
Silverstein is One Stop's managing owner.
Claims To Fame: Selective retail kosher super-
market, quick checkout lines
Other Choices: Farmer Jack, Hiller's Market
SHOES
ety of styles in prices ranging from $18 flip flops
by Rocket Dog to $900 imported snakeskin boots.
Other Choices: DSW, Nordstrom, Neiman-
Marcus, Roz and Sherm
MALL (TIE)
The Somerset Collection
Troy
(248) 643-6360
"It's beautiful, one of the most luxuri-
ous, upscale malls I've ever seen. I
don't just go there for the shopping, I
go for an escape. It's the perfect place
to meet my friends for a relaxing
lunch or coffee."
Olga Kotikovsky,
West Bloomfield
The Somerset Collection, spanning the north and
south sides of Big Beaver Road, just east of
Coolidge, has more than 180 stores, ranging from
Gucci to The Gap, and four major department
stores: Neiman-Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom and
Marshall Field's. There are several full-service
restaurants and a food court. The mall is lavishly
appointed with marble floors, atriums, skylights
and museum-quality artwork.
Claim To Fame: The Somerset Collection has a
700-foot moving skywalk connecting Somerset
North to Somerset South.
Boardwalk
West Bloomfield
Sundance Shoes
West Bloomfield
(248) 737-9059
"The owner is hands-on. He gives
excellent service. And they have the
sexiest, hottest shoes in town at rea-
sonable prices."
Jill Sherman Marx,
Farmington Hills
Sundance Shoes on the Boardwalk in West
Bloomfield carries a large selection of shoes in a
variety of prices, ranging from Technica water-
proof boots to high-fashion shoes by designers
such as Donald J. Pliner and Charles David.
Owner Rob Wolk, who started Sundance 30 years
ago in the Northland shopping center, takes pride
in providing personal service to his customers.
Claim To Fame: Sundance has an enormous vari-
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Howard Tapper helps Francesca
George of West Bloomfield with
her selection at Tapper's
Diamonds and Fine Jewelry.
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sales, where the atmosphere is festive and the
bargains abound.
Other Choices: Twelve Oaks
BED AND BATH
Bed Bath & Beyond
Stores in various locations nationwide
"When I took my daughter, Melanie,
shopping for college, Bed Bath &
Beyond was the only stop we made.
They had a great selection of every-
thing she needed, and the discount
coupons made it even better!"
Barbara Jonas, Bingham Farms
Bed Bath & Beyond is a nationwide chain of more
than 500 stores featuring an extensive inventory
of accessories for the home. The super-sized
stores carry a large assortment of bedding, bath
accessories, cookware and kitchen gadgets,
linens, tableware, small appliances, storage items
and more. A gift registry is available and online
shopping at www.bedbathandbeyond.com .
Claim To Fame: Bed Bath & Beyond offers one-
stop shopping for every room in the house, with
stores as large as 50,000 square feet or more.
Other Choices: Linens 'n Things, Touch of Lace,
Nancy's Linens
ELECTRONICS
Best Buy
Southfield, Novi, Madison Heights/Troy,
Auburn Hills, Pontiac and Ann Arbor
"The Boardwalk has it all. You can do
everything from having lunch to
ordering party invitations to finding
the perfect dress."
Jan Holtzman, Walled Lake
"I went in to buy a bar mitzvah gift. I
thought they were knowledgeable. I
got the information I needed to decide
which digital camera to buy."
Sherrie Stern, Farmington Hills
The Boardwalk strip mall on Orchard Lake Road
has a diversity of stores and services that include
a sit-down deli, a barbershop, hair salon, bagel
factory, bakery, pottery studio, shoes and clothing
for men, women and children, fashion eyewear,
chocolates, stationery and swimsuits, among oth-
ers. From footwear to facials to formalwear, the
Boardwalk offers shoppers a variety of choices in
a location that is convenient and compact.
Claim To Fame: The Boardwalk is known for its
end-of-season "Midnight Madness" sidewalk
Best Buy is the nation's leading consumer elec-
tronics retailer with products to enhance personal
lifestyles. Merchandise categories include com-
puters, music, movies, games, electronics, cam-
eras, camcorders, phones and other communica-
tion devices, and office products.
Claim To Fame: Thousands of brand-name items.
Other Choices: Circuit City, Sharper Image
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