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| UNION SQUARE & FLATIRON & GRAMERCY (14th-34th; East of 6th) Union Square Wines: Wine / Beer. 140 Fourth @ 13th; 25/23/21/E; Huge but focused Int’l wine selection; Free Tastings; Great staff. Roomy environment; Frequent sales and tastings. Union Square Greenmarket: Union Sq; 27/25/M; Tons of excellent produce vendors; Freshest available; Tons of Baked Goods as well; Some seafood; Meats; and Cheeses; Flower stalls Red Mango: Ice Cream; 63 W 14th @ 5-6th Av; 26/20/21/M; Probably the freshest and fastest growing nonfat frozen yogurt chain in the country; Known for exciting flavors that make even skeptics forget they are enjoying a fat-free treat; Large assortment of toppings; Super fast and friendly service; 3 sizes to choose from; Also offers smoothies, iced teas and parfaits.
Garden of Eden: Major Gourmet Market. 7 E 14th @ 5th-University; 24/23/19/E; Great cheese Dept; Deli; Produce; Supermarket; Incredible selection of olives and soups – especially Tomato Cream! Trader Joe’s: Major Gourmet Market. 142 14th @ 3rd-4th; 24/19/21/I; Wildly popular; Gourmet grocery store. Affordable; Cheeses, produce, meats. California based chain. Frozen meals. Ethnic twists. Whole Foods: Major Gourmet Market. 40 E 14th @ B-Way-University; 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. Martin’s Pretzels: Bakery – Pretzels. Greenmarket. 27/18/24/I; Hand-rolled pretzel perfection; Various version of pretzels. Open M, W, F, Sat 8am-6pm year round in Union Square . Italian Wine Merchants: Wine / Beer. 108 E 16th @ Irving Pl; 27/24/25/E; Displays worth it; Just top notch Italian wines. High quality; Well known & hard to find selections. Bruno the King of Ravoli: Italian. 282 1st Av @ 16-7th; 24/18/20/M; Maybe not the King (see Borgatti in Bronx) but certainly a Prince; Amazing pastas and a huge variety of the namesake; Stock up! City Bakery: Bakery. 3 W 18th @ 5-6th; 26/22/18/E; Pastries, “King of Tarts” High quality; Pretzel Croissants; Cookies; To die for Hot Chocolate; Prepared Foods as well. Truly amazing place. Moore Brothers Wine Co: Wine / Beer: 33 20th St@ B-Way-Park; 29/27/29/M; #1 ranked in Zagats for Wine/ Beer; 4,000 square feet; All levels of wines from Europe; Reasonable prices; Frequent tastings and classes; Unparalled service and organization; Ess-a-Bagel: Bagels. 359 1st Av @ 21st; 26/17/18/I; Huge bagels; Hand rolled; Staggering array of cream cheeses; Close to best; Ridiculously large with loads of spreads to choose from. Shake Shack: Prepared Foods. Madison & 23rd in the park; 25/15/15/I; Perfect place to grab an amazing lunch – burgers; Hot Dogs; Fries; Beer & wine; Shakes! Lamarca: Cheese. 161 22nd @ 3rd; 26/17/20/M; Italian eatery and cheese shop; Knowledgeable staff. Cheese. Soups. Pastas; Meats. Cheese cravings cured! Ever improving. Gramercy Fish: Seafood. 383 2nd Av @ 22nd; 24/20/22/E; Incredibly fresh fish; Salmon; Tuna; Great staff. Some prepared foods and sauces; Pricy and not a huge place. Pick-A-Bagel: Bagels; 297 3rd Av @ 22-3rd; 21/18/18/I; Tons and tons of options! Fairly cheap; Great hours; Bagels on the run; Love the spreads and salads; Sandwiches; Solid if not brilliant. Bruno the King of Ravoli: Italian. 387 2nd Av @ 22-3rd; 24/18/20/M; Maybe not the King (see Borgatti in Bronx) but certainly a Prince; Amazing pastas and a huge variety of the namesake; Stock up! First Avenue Wines & Spirits: Wine / Beer. 383 1st Av @ 22-23rd; 23/19/23/M; Wine city; Discounts; All levels of wine & spirits. California, Australia & New Zealand. Out of the way gem. VINO: Wine / Beer. 121 27th @ Lex-Park; 28/25/25/E; Geographic organization; All Italian wines; Tastings; Amazing service/ quality. Taking name “Vino” it had better be amazing, and it is. Kalustyan’s: Spices. 123 Lex @ 28th; 27/20/19/M; Best place in NYC for middle eastern & Indian spices. Huge selection. Of Breads; Coffees & Teas; Dried fruits; Massive variety. Naan. Rice. Mind-boggling choices. Cookware. Foods of India: Spices. 121 Lex @ 28-9th; 23/16/17/I; What don’t they have? Indian spice shop; Grains, pastes, condiment, fragrant. Inexpensive ingredients for cooking at home. Les Halles Market: Butcher. 411 Park @ 28-9th; 26/23/20/E; Butcher; Terrific cuts; Perfect steaks; Produce; Groceries too. Incredible bread & pastries too. Spice Corner: Spices. 135 Lex @ 29th; 24/18/17/I; Curry Hill South Asian shop; Spices; Beans; Grains; Chutneys; Indian sweets; Anything you need for this cuisine. Manhattan Fruitier: Specialty – Produce, Baskets. 105 E 29th @ Lex-Park; 27/25/24/E; Gift specialist; Fruits, chocolates boxes; Gourmet Arrangements. Baskets for all occasions. Classy gifts.
Todaro Bros: Specialty – Italian. 555 2nd Av @ 30th-31st; 24/21/21/E; True Italian Cheese, Pastas, Deli, Meat, Sauces. Prepared Foods; Basically, a mini gourmet Italian grocery store; Great for lunch. Han Ah Reum Market: Specialty – Korean. 25 32nd St @ 5-6th Av; 22/13/11/M; Great Korean products; Fish, fruits & veggies; Other food items and cooking needs. All things for the Seoul. Red Mango: Ice Cream; 39 W 32nd St @ 5th Av - B-Way; 26/20/21/M; Probably the freshest and fastest growing nonfat frozen yogurt chain in the country; Known for exciting flavors that make even skeptics forget they are enjoying a fat-free treat; Large assortment of toppings; Super fast and friendly service; 3 sizes to choose from; Also offers smoothies, iced teas and parfaits. Artisanal: Cheese. 2 Park Av @ 32nd; 28/25/23/E; Top 3 in cheese. 250 types. Impeccable service. Awesome. Quality off the chart. Worldwide assortment; Cheese paradise with ultra friendly staff. Quality House: Wine/ Beer; 2 Park Av @ 32-33rd; 27/21/27/E; Huge French inventory of French wine with Italian, German, Aussi too. Incredibly knowledgeable owner. Milano Gourmet: Prepared Foods; 14 E 34th @ 5th-Mad: 25/21/21/M; Great prepared foods, subs, pastries, breads. Best cold cuts; Italian classics to take home for the family. Devoted cliental. Red Mango: Ice Cream ; 507A 3rd Ave @ 34th; 26/20/21/M; Probably the freshest and fastest growing nonfat frozen yogurt chain in the country; Known for exciting flavors that make even skeptics forget they are enjoying a fat-free treat; Large assortment of toppings; Super fast and friendly service; 3 sizes to choose from; Also offers smoothies, iced teas and parfaits. | |
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