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BEST G’S Galactic G Skateshop 2020 N. Orange Ave. 407-895-0410 galacticg.com
Keeping the flame alive: For 20 years, the shop has been introducing Orlando kids to the sport, and for that alone the owner deserves props. We wonder how many grown-ups got their first deck there, or signed up for their first class, or posted their first trick video clip … it’s gotta be thousands. Plus, it’s the quickest place to grab a new pair of Vans and bypass mall madness.
BEST NEW DRUG DEALER Knox Dispensary 1901 N. Orange Ave. 407-233-0644 knoxmedical.com
We kid, we kid. Though still somewhat hamstrung by a web of legislative indecision regarding exactly what they can sell, the first legal medical marijuana dispensary just opened in the Ivanhood after much anticipation. Housed in an stark, bunker-esque storefront, once you get past the heavy (yet dapper) security, you’re inside a clean, minimalist wonderland that’s halfway between IKEA and an art film. Here’s hoping the Florida Legislature decides to get with the times and implement the will of the people soon (full THC!).
BEST HOLIDAY MARKET Pop-Up Tent Market at Redlight Redlight 2810 Corrine Drive December
Head straight to the bar as soon as you walk in and grab a beer to fortify yourself as you stroll around the brewpub and the storage area in back; alcohol will grease your credit card for the impending retail romp. Find 25-plus artisans selling upcycled, homemade and rare gifts. Beer + shopping = holiday cheer.
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1. The Polish Room, 2429 S. Orange Ave., 407-649-7576, facebook.com/thepolishroomfl 2. Posh Nails, 906 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-5853 3. Spa Nails, 3463 Edgewater Drive, 407-999-2666, facebook. com/spanailsorlando
BEST PET GROOMER 1. Woof Gang Bakery, multiple locations, woofgangbakery.com 2. All Creatures Pet Grooming, 2411 E. South St., 407-228-2855, allcreaturespetgrooming.com 3. Happy Paws, 12693 E. Colonial Drive, 407-282-5656, happypawsorlando.com
BEST PLACE TO ADOPT A PET 1. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando (formerly SPCA of Central Florida / Orlando Humane Society), 2727 Conroy Road, 407-351-7722, petallianceorlando.org 2. Pet Rescue by Judy, 401 Laurel Ave., Sanford, 407-302-4497, petrescuebyjudy.com 3. Orange County Animal Services, 2769 Conroy Road, 407-836-3111, ocnetpets.com
BEST RECORD STORE 1. Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive, 407-447-7275, parkavecds.com 2. Rock & Roll Heaven, 1814 N. Orange Ave., 407-896-1952, rockn-rollheaven.com 3. Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe, 703 N. Orange Ave., 407-7340034, eldonutshoppe.com
BEST SMOKE SHOP 1. Pipe Dreams, multiple locations 2. Corona Cigar Co. multiple locations, coronacigar.com 3. Climax, multiple locations, orlandosmokeshop.com
BEST TATTOO STUDIO 1. Rise Above, 1009 N. Mills Ave., 407-730-3142, riseabovetattoo.com 2. Ascension Tattoo, 832 N. Mills Ave., 407-898-2013, ascensiontattoo.com 3. Trinity Tattoo Company, 193 N. US Highway 17-92, Longwood, 407-659-0000, trinitytattoo.com