In my 2 short years living on the Upper West Side I've found the Fairway Market on the west side of Harlem to be the best place to shop for fresh ingredients at the best prices. Fresh Basil is never more than $2 and you'll get a big package of it. The cheese and olive section is the best I've ever seen. For the refrigerated section, if you forget to bring a jacket, don't worry they'll let you borrow one. Try to avoid going on a Sunday. As all markets are, it's super crowded!
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