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UPPER EAST SIDE (East 60th north) Sherry-Lehmann: Wine / Liquor; 505 Park @ 59th; 29/24/24/E; #1 rated in city for Wine; $10,000,000 worth in house. 400 under $10. Competitive costs in all price ranges; Staggering inventory Dylan’s Candy Bar: Candy / Nuts. 1011 3rd Av @ 60th; 21/27/17/E: Candy wonderland; Playground of variety; 3K types; New & old. Vintage selections as well as highest quality modern. Coffee / ice cream bar. Go here Now. Morrell Wine Xchange: Wine / Beer; 1035 3rd Av @ 61-62nd; 26/24/23/E; Smallish store with creative selection of wines; Terrific imported champagne; Lesser known varieties; Not cheap. Albert’s Prime Meats: Butcher. 836 Lex @ 63rd; 26/21/23/E; Highest quality butcher. Helpful staff/ makes suggestions; Very pricy; Excellent Steaks; Prepared foods. Nespresso Boutique: Coffee/ Tea. 761 Madison @ 65th; 25/27/25/E; Upscale coffee; Textbook espressos; High end coffee to buy; Expensive but you won’t be disappointed. Java Girl: Coffee / Tea. 348 E. 66th @ 1st-2nd; 24/23/23/M; Gourmet coffee shop; Great environment; Relaxing; Ambiance; French Pastries; Teas; Village Eclectic. ITO En: Coffee / Tea. 822 Madison @ 69th; 28/27/25/E; Japanese oasis of tea. Top top quality Asian teas. Jap, Chinese & Indian teas. Nothing close in quality. Traditional and exotic teas. Gracious Home: Cooking Supplies. 1217-1220 3rd @ 70th; 25/18/19/E; Well stocked, has it all in terms of Gadgets/ kitchen items; Huge place. Basic to high end supplies. Grace’s Marketplace: Major Gourmet Market. 1237 3rd @ 71st; 24/20/18/E; Tiffany of Marketplaces; Exotic foods, cheese, meat, prepared food; Beautiful inside; Old school butcher; Picturesque. Citarella: Major Gourmet Market. 1313 3rd Ave@ 75th; 26/23/22/E; Fish Specialists- Best in City; Have it ALL- Meat, Fruit, Smoked Fish, Cheese, Baked Goods; Giant Gourmet Supermarket. High end deli.
Bagels & Co.: Bagels. 1428 York @ 76th; 22/18/18/I; Kosher delights but closed Saturdays; Huge, delicious bagels at bargain basement prices. Pick-A-Bagel; Bagels; 1473 2nd Av @ 76-7th; 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. Sant Ambroeus: Ice Cream / Coffee. 1000 Madison @ 77th; 26/25/21/E; Sweet Shop; Incredible Gelato; Sorbets; Ices; Also, great for a coffee & espresso; Milan takes Manhattan. Pick-A-Bagel; Bagels; 1101 Lex @ 77th; 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. Sable’s Smoked Fish: Smoked Fish. 1489 2nd @ 77th; 28/21/25/E; Amazing Lox; Bagels; Coffee; Salmon; Lobster Salad; Salmon, sturgeon; Caviar; Bagel & Lox sandwiches to die for; Friendliest service. They also have an impossibly good array of salads including crab & lobster. Orwasher’s Bakery: Bakery. 308 E 78th @ 1st-2nd; 26/19/21/M; Huge selection of amazing breads/ loaves; Family owned. Jewish- showcasing high end Kosher bread. Sedutto’s: Ice Cream. 1498 1st @ 78th; 24/16/18/M; Ice Cream Parlor/ Frozen Yogurt. Highly rated. Beats the chains. Generous Scoops. Rich and creamy; Funky store. East Side Bagel: Bagels. 1496 1st Av @ 78th; 21/16/19/I; Huge, giant bagels; Great for Breakfast or brunch; Sandwiches, salads; Black & White cookies; Old school bagels. Leonards: Seafood. 1385 Third @ 78th; 26/23/24/E; Fabulous meat & Fish; Smoked Fish; Near other stores. TOP Seafood & service! Has game birds & meat too. La Maison du Chocolate: Candy / Nuts. 1018 Madison @ 78-9th; 29/28/23/E; Epic; Truffles; Hot chocolate; Chocolates imported from France; Ultra high-end; Worth the splurge. Agata & Valentina: Major Gourmet Market. 1505 1st @ 79th: 26/23/20/E; Huge cheese selection; Sandwiches; Produce, pasta, Fish, Samples, Meat. Huge place. Mecca for all things gourmet.
Eli’s Manhattan: Major Gourmet Market. 1411 Third Ave@ 80th; 25/24/16/VE; Breads, soups, awesome prepared foods, deli, cheese. Too pricy. Huge place. Produce outstanding. Seafood gorgeous.
H&H Midtown Bagels East: Bagels. 1551 2nd @ 80-1; 25/17/19/I; Always open; Loyal following; Fresh, melt in mouth. Big & chewy, crisp on outside; Succulent spreads; Emack & Bolio: Ice Cream. 389 Amsterdam @ 78-9th; 25/18/20/M; Very high quality ice cream & frozen yogurt. Soft ice cream. Addictive flavors; Great array of ice creams; Cute shop. Lobel’s Prime Meats: Butcher. 1096 Madison @ 82nd; 29/25/27/VE; #1 in city for Meats. Sirloin, lamb, chicken. Temple of prime meat; Endless offerings; Filets melt in mouth; Royal treatment; 5th generation family ownership; Best meat on planet but pricy. Martine’s Chocolates: Candy / Nuts; 400 E 82nd @ 1st-York; 29/24/22/VE; Expensive; Fresh; Finest chocolates; Sinfully Good; Handmade; Novelty items. Ottomanelli Brothers: Butcher. 1549 York @ 82nd; 24/18/23/E; Institution; Ultra Friendly family staff; Game; Lamb; Old School; Pork; Great cuts. Old school all the way.
Dorian’s Seafood: Seafood. 1580 York @ 83rd; 25/20/26/E; High quality; Great service; Tastings; Fresh Fish and seafood. Every time I go in I’m offered a freebie by owner; Highest quality & service. Prepared food.
Tal Bagels; Bagels. 1228 Lex @ 83rd; 23/19/18/M; Amazing quality; Large; Prize quality Lox; Numerous spreads & salads. Chewy and tasty; Fast, courteous service; Just a great mini-chain. Rohrs, M: Coffee / Tea. 303 85th @ 1st-2nd; 24/18/22/M; 80 kinds of coffee; Coffee experts; Amazing Teas; Around 100 years; House-roasted brews; Living room feel. Dean & DeLuca:; Major Gourmet Market. 1150 Madison @ 85th; 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. Schaller & Weber: Butcher. 1654 2nd @ 85th; 27/22/23/M; True German Butcher. Friendly staff. Wursts; Cold cuts; Sausages; Jaw dropping selection of meats. Two Little Red Hens: Bakery. 1652 2nd @ 85th; 26/22/22/E; Pastries, pies, tarts, cakes. Very very good. Light and heavenly cupcakes. Local favorite. Homey interior to indulge. Williams-Sonoma: Cooking Supplies. 1175 Madison @ 86th; 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. Tal Bagels; Bagels. 333 E 86th @ 1-2nd; 23/19/18/M; Amazing quality; Large; Prize quality Lox; Numerous spreads & salads. Chewy and tasty; Fast, courteous service; Just a great mini-chain. Best Cellars: Wine / Beer; 1291 Lex @ 87th; 24/24/23/I; Idiot proof wine shopping; Labels like “Juicy”; Staff friendly. Great for newcomers. Insanely cheap for the neighborhood; Frequent tastings.
Schatzie’s Prime Meats: Butcher. 1200 Madison @ 87-8th; 25/17/22/E; High end butcher; Veal breast; BBQ chicken; Roast Turkey. Owner is extremely friendly and welcoming; Poultry & Game excellent.
Milano Gourmet: Prepared Foods; 1582 3rd Av @ 89th: 25/21/21/M; Great prepared foods, subs, pastries, breads. Best cold cuts; Italian classics to take home for the family. Devoted cliental. Gauchas: Prepared Foods. 1748 1st Av @ 90th; 25/16/19/I; Argentinean prepared foods such as flaky empanadas; Amazing steaks; Just like visiting Buenos Aires. Eli’s Vinegar Factory: Major Gourmet Market; 431 91st @ 1st-York; 25/21/16/VE; Breads, soups, awesome prepared foods, deli, cheese. Too pricy. Produce outstanding. Crusty breads. Ciao Bella Gelato: Ice Cream. 27 92nd @ 5th-Madison; 25/20/18/M; Amazing gelato (ice cream w/ fruit) & sorbetto. Also, plenty of regular ice cream and creative milkshake specials. Seasonal specialties. K & D Wines: Wine / Beer. 1366 Madison @ 95th; 24/21/22/M; Cali, French, Italian, Aussi; Great service; Instant delivery. 4,000 labels; Happy hour tastings. All price ranges. |
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