I am the type of person who does not have many hobbies. Of course I love music and being with friends but my only hobby besides that is shopping (and yes, before you think anything else, shopping is indeed a hobby). Therefore, I am obligated to include my favorite place in my passion blog, Roosevelt Field Mall.

Fig.1, Roosevelt Field Mall

Located in Garden City, Long Island, Roosevelt Field Mall is a 2.1 million square foot supernal. Based on the mall’s website it has currently 290 stores! Over the years this mall has been redone and added to multiple times and every time you think it is finished, construction starts once again! Recently they even included a full sized, luxury movie theater, complete with cushioned reclining seats. It is a hotspot for tourists and people who love to shop (of course) due to the wide range and great variety of stores. There are plenty of chain stores such as American Eagle, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Nike. It is also fairly important to note that there is a large variety of stores with very different price ranges. Some stores within Roosevelt Field are upscale designer such as Burberry, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. I typically avoid all these stores as I am currently a broke college student, but if you have the opportunity check them out! Since there is such a wide range, there is truly somewhere for everyone.

One of my favorite things about the mall is the incredible amount of different food that is available. There is fast food like Taco Bell but also upscale sit down restaurants like Osteria Morini. Personally, I have to say my favorite food place in Roosevelt Field is Jonny Rockets because it is such an old school classic. The food court was redone about 3 years ago and let me tell you it was quite the game changer. The old food court was dark and somewhat unwelcoming but now, it is fun and lively place to enjoy a meal.

Something else that is worthy of note is the fun stands that are located in the middle of the hallways. The vendors sell some pretty cool and from time to time fairly strange items. For example, as a joke for Christmas , my dad purchased a five dollar rubber chicken that squeaks for my older brother. That is only one example of the bizarre things available. Beauty items such as hair straighteners are fairly common products that are sold.

What I think is super cool and unique about this mall in particular is the growing amount of international stores. Recently, a new Danish store that sells knick knacks and pretty much anything you can imagine opened. Also, UNIQLO is a super popular store within the mall and there are many others to choose from. Having such a variety really makes the experience so much better! Roosevelt Field Mall is a great place to spend a day to shop, enjoy some food and meet some new people!

Fig.2, Mall inside, Simon

https://www.simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field