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>East-West: Layfayette; Crosby; B-way; Mercer; Greene; Church; Wooster; W B-way; Thompson; Sullivan; McDoug; 6th; Varick; Hudson; Greenwich.
>North-South: Houston; Prince; Spring; Broome; Grand; Canal; 9 others; Chambers


Bazzini, AL, Co: Major Gourmet Market. 339 Greenwich @ Jay; 27/20/21/E; Best for Nuts -city; Pistachios; Now has meats, fish, produce, baked goods.  Italian delicacies; Prepared foods; But if you need nuts… go nuts!

Duane Park Patisserie: Bakery. 179 Duane @ Greenwich; 26/17/20/E; Custom cakes; Brownies, Pastries; Funky; Taste of Paris; Magical cupcakes; Austrian & German style as well as French.

 
Chambers Street Wines: Wine / Beer. 160 Chambers @ Greenwich;  26/21/25/M; Hard to find bottles; Wines from all over. Friendly staff helps you out; Quality is key at this terrific store.
 
Bouley Bakery & Market: Bakery. 130 W-BWay @ Duane; 27/25/22/E; Famous chef David Bouley’s market; 3 levels; Ground floor is bakery & prepared foods; French bread; 2nd is eatery; cellar is food market – meat, seafood, oils, produce.
 
Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish: Bagels. 146 Chambers @ W-Bway; Top shelf bagels downtown at last; Ever improving; Great Lox and spreads.
 
Tribeca Treats: Bakery. 94 Reade @ Church; 27/25/25/M; What a bakery with amazing chocolates, cookies and breads; Cakes and cupcakes; Take out gifts; Friendly staff; They have it all.
 
Korin Japanese Trading: Cookware; 57 Warren @ Church; 28/23/23/E; Imports from Japan; Best knives in world; Cookware store; Serious quality. Truly best cookware in NYC. #1 rated in Zagats.
 
Joe’s Dairy: Cheese. 156 Sullivan @ Houston & Prince; 28/14/23/I; Cheap, great Italian style cheese. Best smoked Mozzarella in NYC. Homemade freshness; Small store but amazing.

Pino’s Prime MeatsButcher. 149 Sullivan @ Houston-Prince; 27/20/24/M; Old time family butcher; They go the extra mile to help you; Prime meats; sausages; salami; Wild game; Italian owners.

 
Alidoro: Deli/ Sandwiches. 105 Sullivan @ Prince – Spring; 27/18/22/M;  Huge, amazing sandwiches. Many say the best in the city when prepared by the owner; Giant sizes.
 
Grandaisy Bakery: Bakery. 73 Sullivan @ Broome-Spring; 29/21/20/M;  f/k/a Sullivan StBakery; Italian bakery that makes perfect loaves of bread; All types of baked goods; Pizzas; Paninis.

Porto Rico Importing: Coffee / Tea; 107 Thompson @ Prince; 26/22/22/I; Amazing selection of Coffee & Teas; Always fresh; Cheap; Roasted to perfection; Strong and fresh;
 
Kee’s Chocolates: Candy / Nuts. 80 Thompson @ Broome-Spring; 29/22/24/E; Altar of truffles; Service unreal; Incredible chocolates. Service beyond belief friendly; Presentation. Hand-made;
 
Mariebelle’s Fine Treats & Chocolates: Candy / Nuts; 484 Broome @ W-Bway; 26/26/21/E; Pricy; Decadent chocolate; Cocoa; Tea Ideal gifts; Hot chocolate; Artistic. Gorgeously designed chocolates.
 
Emack & Bolio: Ice Cream. 73 Houston @ W B-Way; 25/18/20/M;Very high quality ice cream & frozen yogurt. Soft ice cream. Addictive flavors; Great array of ice creams; Cute shop.
 
Sunrise Mart: Specialty- Japanese. 494 Broome @ Wooster-WB-Way; 23/18/17/M; Just like shopping in Tokyo for hard to find Japanese products and ingredients- food and otherwise. Sushi & Bento Boxes as well!

 
Alessi: Cooking Supplies. 130 Greene @ Houston – Prince; 27/26/20/E; Museum like homestore; Stainless steel standouts; Unusual items for the home; Usual stock as well.
 
Crate & Barrel: Cooking Supplies. 611 B-Way @ Houston; 22/25/20/M; This chain of high end home supply and kitchen needs delivers fine goods; Gadgets, accessories, plates, glasses; Great displays.
 
Dean & DeLuca: Major Gourmet Market. 560 B-Way @ Prince; 27/26/20/E;  Dream store; Food Museum; Specialty goods; Spices, herbs; Cheese, fish (fresh & smoked), meat; Amazing Produce; Awesome bakery items. Cookware; But, VE. I want to die here. This is the flagship location.
 
Balthazar Bakery: Bakery; 80 Spring @ B-Way; 27/24/21/E; Great loaves of bread; European feel; Baked goods; Chocolate rolls; Paris in NYC!; French perfection; Croissants, Baguettes;

Despana Foods: Specialty – Spanish. 408 Broome @ Lafayette; 27/23/24/E;  Unreal resource for Spanish food. Tons of prepared food items and cooking needs; Generous samples; Explore their world here!