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CHELSEA / GARMENT / MEATPACKING (14th-39th; West of 6th Av) (NOTE: Chelsea Market: 75 9th Av @ 15th) Ben’s Kosher Deli: Deli / Sandwiches; 209 W 38th @ 7th Av; 21/17/17/M; Incredible Pastrami is key; Potato latkes; Pickles. Corned beef sandwiches large enough to live in; Manganaro Foods: Deli / Sandwiches; 488 Ninth @ 38th; 24/19/19/M; Italian Grocer, store, caterer, prepared food shop; Takeout; Coffees; Sandwiches; Deli; Chicken Parm! Esposito Meat Market: Butcher. 500 Ninth @ 38th; 25/19/25/M; Italian sausages; Game; Full butcher; Chicken; Lamb. Friendly & old school feel. Salumeria Biellese: Butcher. 376 8th Av @ 29th; 29/18/24/M; Best sausage; 40 types; Deli counter for sandwiches; Sausage King. Mind boggling array; Supplies 5-star restaurants. Best in city –period. Burgundy Wine Co: Wine / Beer. 143 W 26th @ 6-7th; 29/23/25/E; High End Boutique for wine; Trendy; Tastings; Live Jazz; Pricy; Heaven for serious buyers. So good it’s worth a peek inside even if you can’t afford it or are a novice. Pepe Giallo To Go: Prepared Foods; 253 10th Av @ 24-25th; 26/15/17/I; Italian pastas, handmade and beyond fresh; Large variety of all Italian specialties to take home for dinner; Inexpensive too. Whole Foods: Major Gourmet Market. 250 7th Av @ 24th; 26/25/21/E; Rave reviews; Produce it freshest, period; wide aisles; Cheeses; soups; great staff; #1 Supermarket in city; Organic & Natural products. Well organized. All-in-one shopping. Prepared foods. Epic good. This location is flagship. Joe: Coffee / Tea. 405 W 23rd @ 9-10th Av; 26/20/22/M; Caffeine scene favorite; Awesome fresh coffee. Baked goods. Seattle to NYC; Lattes & Cappuccinos are heavenly.
Garden of Eden: Major Gourmet Market. 162 23rd @ 6th-7th Av; 24/23/19/E; Great cheese Dept; Deli; Produce; Supermarket; Incredible selection of olives and soups – especially Tomato Cream!
Madeleine Patisserie: Bakery. 132 W 23rd @ 6-7th Av; 24/19/20/M; Wonderful new French pastry shop; Grand assortment of treats including macaroons and cakes. Billy’s Bakery: Bakery. 184 9th @ 21-22; 25/23/22/M; Melt in mouth cupcakes; Cakes; Pies; 1940s style; Cheapish; The retro design make it fun to stop for a pastry & coffee. La Bergamote: Bakery. 169 9th Av @ 20th; 26/24/20/E; French bakery; Pastries; Croissants; Tarts; Almond Brioche; Truffles; Paris! Works of art in the display cases. Bottlerocket Wine & Spirits: Wine/ Beer. 5 W 19th @ 5-6th Av; 26/27/27/M; Extremely creative displays; Not a huge place – 400 labels; Categories for novices like ‘gifts’ or ‘takeout’; Printed descriptions. Williams-Sonoma: Cooking Supplies. 110 Seventh @ 16th; 27/27/23E; The King of Kitchen supplies. Top of line; Cookware; Gadgets. Fun to shop with cool displays and tasting demos; All known pots, pans, cutlery and supplies. Cookbooks. Balducci’s: Major Gourmet Market; 81 8th Av @ 14-5th; 25/24/20/E; Produce, cheeses, meat, specialty items; 9,000 Sq feet; Gourmet’s Dream; Two levels in this location. Megamart of all things gourmet; Coffee bar and seating as well. CHELSEA MARKET
Amy’s Bread: Bakery. Chelsea Market = 75 9th Av @ 15th; 26/22/20/M; Fantastic homemade breads; Amazing cakes, sandwiches, cookies, muffins. Cupcakes. Lunch items. NY institution. BuonItalia: Italian. Chelsea Market; 26/18/16/M; All Italian; Oils, vinegars; cheeses; pastas; spices; big selection; Smoked Fish. Fun store in an incredible location. Chelsea Market Basket: Specialty – Gift Baskets. Chelsea Market; 24/23/21/E; Mail order; Gourmet treats; Candy, teas, chocolates, Jams, cookies. Make your own; Has something for everyone. Eleni’s Cookies: Bakery. Chelsea Market; 22/24/20/E; Tasty picture perfect cookies; Gift ideas; Treats; Innovative designs. Cupcakes as well. Fat Witch Bakery: Bakery. Chelsea Market; 25/21/21/M; Decadent; Bakery; Chocolate Brownies; Cakes; Rich as all get out. But centerpiece if the fudge brownies. Friedman’s Deli: Deli / Sandwiches. Chelsea Market; 21/15/16/M; Owners of Pastrami Queen; Piled high sandwiches; Giant portions; Perfect for lunch. L’Arte del Gelato: Ice Cream; Chelsea Market; 27/21/24/M; Usual flavors like a perfect chocolate together with amazing daily changing flavors; Sample them all; Truly high end flavors. Lobster Place: Seafood. Chelsea Market; 28/23/22/M; Tons of live lobsters; Fish for sale; Sushi stand; Lobster rolls. Incredible soups; Fresh fish- large selection; Ian’s favorite seafood store. Manhattan Fruit Exchange: Produce. Chelsea Market; 24/21/16/I; Every known fruit & vege; Massive variety; Dirt cheap; Herbs; Everyday and also rare fruits & veggies. Ninth Street Espresso: Coffee / Tea. Chelsea Market; 75 9th Av @ 15-6th; 28/17/22/I; Lets see – it’s dirt cheap for the quality, and the quality is perfection; Cappuccino & Espresso utopia. Ronnybrook Farms Daily: Cheese. Chelsea Market; 28/18/23/M; Cheeses; Cream; Whole milk; Ice Cream; Freshest ever; Yogurt. Truly a dairy- meaning it has all dairy products. What a place. T Salon: Coffee / Tea. Chelsea Market; 26/24/21/E; Both a retail space & a café to relax in the trendy market; Over 400 selections of teas, many exotic in origin. Relaxing and peaceful. |
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