Gourmet Markets - West & Central Village

WEST & CENTRAL VILLAGE (N of Houston to 13th; Layfayette West) *Stores listed West to East*
>WEST VILLAGE (Washington St to 6th Av; Houston to 13th)
>East-West: 6th Av; 7th Av; 8th Av (top 1/3); Hudson; Greenwich; Washington)

Le Du’s Wines: Wine / Beer. 600 Washington @ Leroy; 27/24/26/E; Every wine in here is incredible; Top service and displays; Helpful to the neophyte; Daniel restaurant’s sommelier is here.

Myers of Keswick: Specialty - English Foods. 634 Hudson @ Horatio-Jane; 23/21/22/M; British gourmet store. Teas; Bangers; Cheeses; Finally, a British/

UK specialty store; Anglophile heaven.

Pepe Verde To Go: Prepared Foods; 559 Hudson @ Perry-11^th St; 26/15/17/I; Italian pastas, handmade and beyond fresh; Large variety of all Italian specialties to take home for dinner; Inexpensive too.

Jacques Torres Chocolate: Candy / Nuts. 350 Hudson @ King; 28/26/23/E; Tasty & Decadent; Chocolate wonderland; Finest truffles; Willy Wonka worthy; Hot chocolate greatness as well; Novelty shaped candies. Everything handmade.

Li-Lac Chocolates: Candy / Nuts; 40 8^th Av @ Jane; 26/23/23/E; Area institution; Fun novelty chocolates; Truffles; Hand-dipped chocolates; Killer Fudge; Peanut Brittle;

Magnolia Bakery: Bakery. 401 Bleecker @ 11^th; 23/20/17/M; King of cupcakes with unreal icings; Cakes; Pies; Dessert Destination; Banana Pudding

Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee: Coffee / Tea; 138 W 10^th @ Greenwich; 27/23/23/M; Funky place with organic coffees; The most mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies; Friendly service & eye opening coffee.

McNulty’s Tea & Coffee: Coffee / Tea. 109 Christopher @ Bleecker; 27/22/23/M; Old fashioned tea & Coffee; Granddaddy! Huge selection and gorgeous interior. Coffee city. Aromatic; Superb assortment.

Snack Taverna: Prepared Foods. 63 Bedford @ Morton; 27/13/16/M; This is a gem of a Greek prepared food place; Moussaka, lamb stew, soups, sandwiches, and baklava.

Sant Ambroeus: Ice Cream / Coffee. 259 W 4^th @ Perry; 26/25/21/E; Sweet Shop; Incredible Gelato; Sorbets; Ices; Also, great for a coffee & espresso; Milan takes Manhattan.

L’Arte del Gelato: Ice Cream; 75 7^th Av @ Bleecker- W 4^th; 27/21/24/M; Usual flavors like a perfect chocolate together with amazing daily changing flavors; Sample them all; Truly high end flavors.

Doma Café & Gallery: Coffee / Tea. 17 Perry @ 7^th Av; 25/25/20/M; Café voyeurism. Huge; Outdoor sitting; Great nibbles; Wine bar; Sandwiches, pastries as you enjoy your top shelf coffee.

Ottomanelli & Sons: Butcher. 285 Bleecker @ Jones St & 7^th; 27/21/26/E; Institution; Ultra Friendly family staff; Game; Lamb; Hard to find meats- Kangaroo to Quail; Knowledgeable. Loyal customers.

Florence Meat Market: Butcher. 5 Jones @ Bleecker- W 4^th; 29/19/28/M; Honest incredibly friendly staff; Steaks; Veal; Rack of Lamb. Possibly the best butcher shop in NYC. Lobel’s at ½ price.

Cones, Ice Cream: Ice Cream. 272 Bleecker @ 6th-7^th Av; 26/21/21/M; Creamiest, tastiest ice cream; Homemade. Huge choice. 5 star. Pair of brothers use freshest ingredients for wonderful ice cream.

Risotteria: Prepared Foods. 270 Bleecker @ Morton; 23/16/20/M; Multiple versions of the namesake; Carb City; Fresh & fast. Risotto is main course; Salads. Addictive varieties; Pizza, sandwiches too.

Aphrodisia: Spices. 264 Bleecker @ 6^th-7^th: 26/22/22/M; Giant selection herbs, spices, oils; Hippi feel; Large variety; Has everything. Culinary & Magic uses; Mystical;

Faicco’s Pork Store: Butcher. 260 Bleecker St @ 6^th-7^th Av; 28/23/25/M; Pork-O-Rama; Butcher; Sausages; Salami; Italian feel; Homemade sauces; Mozzarella; Inexpensive for area and worth a trip.

Murray’s Cheese: Cheese. 254 Bleecker @ Cornelia; 28/25/25/E; Perfect cheese shop; Friendly; Samples; Huge selection; Bread; Cheese heaven; The Gold standard of cheese; Truly a NYC Institution.

Lobster Place: Seafood. 252 Bleecker @ 6-7^th; 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.

Bagels on the Square: Bagels. 7 Carmine @ Bleecker – 6^th Av; 21/18/19/I; Open 24/7; Gigantic bagels that are chewy and tasty; Amazing array of flavors including French toast flavored; Endless spreads; Unique options!

Amy’s Bread: Bakery. 250 Bleecker @ Carmine; 26/22/20/M; Fantastic homemade breads; Amazing cakes, sandwiches, cookies, muffins. Cupcakes. Lunch items. NY institution.

Rocco Pastry: Bakery. 243 Bleecker @ Leroy; 25/23/20/M; Italian bakery; Pastries; Cookies; Signature cannolis; Large selection; Gelato; Strong & flavorful coffee.

Grom: Ice Cream. 233 Bleecker @ Carmine; 27/21/19/E; Long lines are the sure fire signal of goodness; Exquisite ice cream, sorbets, gelati. Imaginative flavors. Top notch ingredients.

Patisserie Claude: Bakery. 187 W. 4^th St @ 6^th-7^th Av; 27/19/19/M; French; Perfect Butter croissants; Cakes; Tarts; Pastries; Some attitude, but stunning baked delicacies.

Varsano’s: Candy / Nuts. 179 W 4^th St@ 6^th-7^th; 26/21/26/E; 50+ kinds of chocolates; Caramels; Candy & Chocolates store. Pretzels; Chocolate covered potato chips; Improving each year.

Blue Ribbon Market: Bakery. 14 Bedford @ Downing; 28/22/23/E; Bread is specialty; Burger rolls; Bread baskets; Stay or Go; Fans of the restaurant empire can sample baked perfection; Also sells spreads; cheeses; smoked fish; oils; condiments; sandwiches & soups.

CENTRAL VILLAGE (6th Av to Broadway; Houston to 13th)
>East-West: B-Way; Mercer; N University Pl; Long walk to La Guardia (W B-Way); Thompson; Sullivan; MacDougal

Murray’s Bagels: Bagels. 500 6^th Av @ 12-13^th; 26/20/20/I; Crusty outside & soft inside; Inventive spreads; Cool staff. Hip Location; Giant selection and melt in your mouth bagels. Heavenly.

Joe: Coffee / Tea. 141 Waverly @ 6^th; 26/20/22/M; Caffeine scene favorite; NYU crowd; Awesome fresh coffee. Baked goods. Seattle to NYC; Lattes & Cappuccinos are heavenly.

Jefferson Market: Major Gourmet Market. 450 6^th @ 10^th-11^th St; 26/20/25/E; Gourmet Market; Meat & Poultry are best thing there; Grocer. Around since 1929; Prepared Foods.

Citarella: Major Gourmet Market. 424 6^th Av @ 9^th St; 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.

Joe: Coffee / Tea. 9 E 13^th @ 5^th Av - University; 26/20/22/M; Caffeine scene favorite; Awesome fresh coffee. Baked goods. Seattle to NYC; Lattes & Cappuccinos are heavenly. NYU Crowd.

Porto Rico Importing: Coffee / Tea; 201 Bleecker @ MacDougal; 26/22/22/I; Amazing selection of Coffee & Teas; Always fresh; Cheap; Roasted to perfection; Strong and fresh;

Raffeto’s: Pasta. 144 Houston @ MacDougal-Sullivan: 28/20/24/I; Heavenly homemade pasta; Dirt cheap; Sauces; Ravioli; Pasta cut to order in front of you; Hundred year old store; Italian prepared foods.

Bruno Bakery: Bakery. 506 LaGuardia @ Bleecker; 23/22/18/M; Cannolis; Italian pastries; Fantastic cakes; Cookies; Espresso bar.

Warehouse Wines & Spirits: Wine / Beer. 735 B-Way @ 8^th -Waverly; 22/15/18/I; Dirt cheap liquor & wine; Cheep booze for NYU kids. Has everything; Wine selection too. Cheapest in city. Incredible buys on wine.

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