New York CityShopping

Food & Drink shopping in New York City

  1. A

    Trader Joe's

    Most people love Trader Joe's, it seems. It's a slightly smaller version of Whole Foods with fair-trade coffee, organic produce, beef and poultry, and an odd smattering of exotic goods not normally stocked in stores. In fact, so many people love the Trader Joe's on E 14th St that shopping there takes enormous patience; the store is small and awkwardly laid out, and crowds quickly form.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Jacques Torres Chocolate

    Serious chocolatier runs this European-style store with a few cafe tables, filled with the most velvety and innovative chocolates ever crafted. Take a few to the nearby Empire Fulton Ferry State Park for a snack and a view between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Torres has a handful of other shops around NYC, including an ice-cream parlor next door.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Zabar's

    A longstanding Upper West Side favorite. The gourmet cheeses, heavenly baked goods, whole-bean coffee and Jewish deli specials inspire pilgrimages from all over the New York area.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Sahadi's

    Kalamata olives, fresh hummus, sweet figs and dates, and briny pickles – all sorts of Middle Eastern treats are sold at this specialty store, run by a Middle Eastern family.

    reviewed

  5. E

    September Wines & Spirits

    A boutique wine shop that has lots of unique bottles on display, including a section on women vintners, hard-to-find wines, specialty drinks and big-budget classics.

    reviewed