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Deli shopping in North America

  1. A

    Fresh Market

    Come for the amazing local cheese selection, 21 flavors of olives, and beautifully prepared foods such as enormous sandwiches, sushi, pies and salads. This mid-sized, bustling health-food grocer a five-minute walk south of the town center offers a tiny produce department and gourmet items, making it the place to stock up for a picnic or a gourmet feast.

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  2. B

    M & I International

    in Brighton Beach, signs in Cyrillic cater to many locals born in the former Soviet Union, mostly Ukrainian Jews. Sidewalk stands along Brighton Beach Ave sell fur hats and tinned caviar. At M & I International, you can buy Czar-print chocolates.

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  3. C

    Nejaime’s Wine Cellar

    You can order a Tanglewood picnic basket here ($45 for two people), or just pick up a few bottles and some gourmet cheeses to get started on your own creation. There’s another shop (413-448-2274, 444 Pittsfield Rd/US 7) heading north out of town.

    reviewed

  4. Peltier’s

    Peltier’s has been an institution since 1816. It sells all manner of edible Vermont items, especially high-end gourmet goodies and picnic fixings. Staff will even prepare almost any kind of fish on request.

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  5. D

    Delicias de Espana

    Delicias indeed, this cozy deli has the feel of a Barcelona corner market and the produce of God on High: Iberico ham, Iberian olives, quality olive oil and the cheeses and chorizos that make life worth living.

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  6. E

    Nordic Delicacies

    Most Scandinavian Americans live up in northern Bay Ridge. Grab some herring salad (or miniature Norwegian trolls) at Nordic Delicacies.

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  7. F

    Bklyn Larder

    From the folks behind Franny's pizza joint come this newer venture, a gourmet deli with handcrafted cheeses, meats, sandwiches, gelato and other fare.

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  8. New Frontiers Natural Market & Deli

    Stock up on healthy groceries, good cheese and nice wines. There's also a deli with good sandwiches and snacks on hand for picnickers.

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  9. G

    New Sagaya's City Market

    Eclectic and upscale, this grocery store has a great deli specializing in Asian fare and has seating indoors and outdoors.

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  10. H

    Sweet Auburn Curb Market

    The Curb Market allows foodies to browse countless stalls for cooking ingredients or hot meals served on the premises.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Brattleboro Food Co-Op

    Naturally this town has a big-league health-food store, with all the fixings for a locavore picnic.

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