New York's Best Gourmet

Since 1915; Upper East Side grocer offers fresh produce, deli counter with sandwiches and salads, chocolates, cheeses. Gift baskets available.

Reviews:

• “Best Caterer in NYC "
• “Great Food, Great Staff, Great Part”
• “Great Thanksgiving Day Dinner from Butterfield Market”
• “a great market for catering”
• “Staple Business On Upper East Side”

Tips: Free delivery is offered between 72nd and 86th streets. Delivery charges range from $5 to $25 for other areas.

Butterfield Market or email Butterfield Market

Farm-fresh produce and other treats to satisfy your culinary cravings.

Reviews:

• “jams and jellies”

Tips: No matter what season it is, this year-round market keeps going.

Union Square Greenmarket

Outrageously good cheeses and a seriously smart staff at a compact shop on Williamsburg’s main drag.

Reviews:

• “Overhyped, Terrible Service”

Tips: Having a party? Order a small (10-20 people) or large (20-30) cheese platter for your event.

Bedford Cheese Shop

The Tiffany’s of gourmet groceries: elegant selection, exquisite displays and a “nothing bad could ever happen here” feel.

Reviews:

• “Stay with Starbucks!”
• “Pure delight "
• “food lovers’ Mecca”
• “OVERPRICED”
• “LOVED THE COFFEE,PERFECT”

Tips: Pile a basket full of goodies and leave the recipient’s address at the checkout—staff will package it and mail it.

Dean & DeLuca

An Upper East Side gourmet mainstay.

Reviews:

• “Quality is great but the staff are not knowledgeable”
• “Quintessential NYC Specialty Food Store”
• “Super little market!”
• “Is the best”
• “New York Gourmet”

Agata & Valentina

A massive haven for the health conscious that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the body.

Reviews:

• “Love/Hate Relationship?”
• ""
• “A Whole Lotta Food”
• “And cheap, too . . .”

Tips: The health-conscious chain store delivers upscale party trays, such as the pate platter, the smoked fish sampler and sushi.

Whole Foods Market

This West Village stalwart is mecca for meat fiends.

Reviews:

• “Great products and service”
• “Meat!!! Nothing further need be said.”
• “Washing beef?”
• “Best Butcher in New York”
• “Nasty Attitude”

Tips: Visit the Ottomanelli’s uptown, which is owned by cousins, but not directly affiliated.

Ottomanelli’s Meat Market

Your every smoked-fish wish will come to life at this Lower East Side legend.

Reviews:

• “Best Lox!”
• “cures my salmon jones”

Tips: Delivery of packages less than 10 lbs is available in Manhattan (from Battery to 85th Street) for $13.50.

Russ & Daughters

This Middle Eastern emporium is famous for its coffee, exotic spices and dried fruits and nuts.

Reviews:

• “Great store!!”
• “Always Worth the Trip”
• “Neighborhood staple”
• “Thank you Sahadi!”
• “Don’t Miss Sahadi in Brooklyn”

Tips: You’ll need to grab a ticket for foods sold in bulk, and waits can be long. Dropping by in the morning will make your trip shorter.

Sahadi Importing Company

Gourmet grocery provides fresh seafood and meats, cheeses, desserts, breads. Prepared foods made from Balducci family Italian recipes.

Reviews:

• “Great take out meals”

Tips: The coffee bar opens an hour early at 7am.

Balducci’s

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