Fairway has an impressive cheese section that is cheap in NYC. Large selection of imported cheese and the prices are amazing. The also have a large olive section that offers many varieties and looks like it has be handled cleanly.
The Organic section has a large selection compared to most supermarkets. Here you can find Braggs products and they have a fully stocked organic dairy section. I was pleasantly surprised to find all the flax oil products that I usually have to get at my health food store.
The produce looks fresh and is moderately priced.
I would not say it was the cheapest in manhattan....actually the cheapest produce is in Chinatown.
If you are going to plan a dinner then fairway is a one stop shopping mecca for all your ingredients.
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