The quintessential Sunday food in NYC is the lox and bagel combo. You really aren't an official New Yorker until you've sampled the goodies from Zabars. They slice their salmon razor thin and... More

The quintessential Sunday food in NYC is the lox and bagel combo. You really aren't an official New Yorker until you've sampled the goodies from Zabars. They slice their salmon razor thin and provide the best cream cheese options available. The bagels are chewy without requiring a mouth workout. It's simply heavenly. Aside from this specific treat there are other reasons to visit. Namely the olives and cheese selection. All you need is a decent bottle of wine and you've got a cocktail party covered. Great staff--old school and sharp.
Less

This store is quite unique and a definite New York experience. They have a great deli and bread selection and large amounts of delicious home-made prepared foods. However, to go in this store is an... More

This store is quite unique and a definite New York experience. They have a great deli and bread selection and large amounts of delicious home-made prepared foods. However, to go in this store is an utter madhouse. Store likes this are what give New Yorkers a bad name - everyone is mad and pushing everyone else. If you can get past the mean crowd this store has some great specialities you can't find elsewhere. There is also a great selection of appliances and kitchen gear upstairs for quite reasonable prices.
Less

What is more New York than Zabars? They are the symbol of Sunday brunch in New York. They have every kind of cheese known to man, every kind of meat, bread, whatever you can think of - and it's all... More

What is more New York than Zabars? They are the symbol of Sunday brunch in New York. They have every kind of cheese known to man, every kind of meat, bread, whatever you can think of - and it's all great. Located on the upper west side, it is a tourist location as well as a place that locals love.
Less

You haven't been to New York City if you haven't been to Zabar's! Cheese cheese and more cheese is what you see when you first walk in. To the left are precut selections by the dozens, to your right... More

You haven't been to New York City if you haven't been to Zabar's! Cheese cheese and more cheese is what you see when you first walk in. To the left are precut selections by the dozens, to your right are the expensive block selections available to taste. If you look, you can find bargains for 2 dollars a pound! Moving to the next section you will find an incredible selection of deli offerings from smoked salmon to premade gourmet deli delights. In the next are bakery goodies galore. Move on for oils, crackers and coffees. Upstairs find all kinds of gadgets and non perishables. You could spend hours here, and go broke, but you could also eat like a king for not much if you do things right. Go early in the morning for ample browsing space- this place gets packed!
Less

This grocery store situated into a cottage-looking building has some good selections of non-generic or exclusive brands. Things are generally more expensive here than at Fairway, which is only six... More

This grocery store situated into a cottage-looking building has some good selections of non-generic or exclusive brands. Things are generally more expensive here than at Fairway, which is only six blocks away. It also has a kitchenware department upstairs. This place closes early at 7:30pm Monday through Saturday and 6pm on Sunday!
Less