One of the greatest things about shopping in New York City is that there is a store for nearly everything -- you just need to know where to go. For foodies visiting New York City, we've put together a list of recommended stores for finding stellar ingredients and top notch kitchen equipment. Foodies beware: make sure you've got plenty of room in your bags to pack the treasures you buy!
1. Broadway Panhandler
Since 1976, home cooks and professionals have been going to Broadway Panhandler for its extensive array of kitchen and cooking supplies. The stock is extensive, but well curated to ensure that only the best products are available (and often at really good prices). They hold in-store events and demonstrations covering everything from cheese knives to cherry pies.Broadway Panhandler Basics
- Broadway Panhandler Address: 65 East 8th Street (between Broadway & University)
- Broadway Panhandler Phone: 212-966-3434
- Closest Subway to Broadway Panhandler: 6 to Astor Place, N/R/W to 8th Street-New York University
- Broadway Panhandler Best Bets: Le Creuset, knives
2. Kalustyan's
If you're looking for an elusive ingredient or spice, look no further than Kalustyan's. This Gramercy shop is full of top notch ingredients, from rices and beans to spices and dried fruits. There is a particular emphasis on Indian and Mideastern ingredients, including great frozen canapes and fresh breads.- Kalustyan's Address: 123 Lexington Avenue (between 28th & 29th Streets)
- Kalustyan's Phone: 212-685-3451
- Closest Subway to Kalustyan's: 6 to 28th Street
- Kalustyan's Best Bets: spices, teas, coffees, dried spices
3. Kam Man Food Products
This Chinese market carries a vast array of Chinese ingredients, cooking tools and dinnerware at great prices. They also have extensive tea offerings and a fun selection of frozen foods. There are a lot of Chinese medicinal ingredients for sale as well -- the large apothecary jars with sharks fin and birds nests are worth a look.
- Kam Man Food Products Address: 200 Canal Street (at Mulberry)
- Kam Man Food Products Phone: 212-571-0330
- Closest Subway to Kam Man Food Products: 6/J/M/Z/M/N/Q/R/W to Canal Street
- Kam Man Food Products Best Bets: teas, Chinese candies, dinnerware, rice steamers
4. Murray's Cheese Shop
If you love cheese, Murray's Cheese Shop is a required stop on your New York City itinerary. In addition to a mind-blowing array of cheeses, Murray's has tremendously helpful staff who make shopping there a real pleasure. Even if you're far from home, a few pieces of cheese and some bread (available there or next door at Amy's bread) can make for a memorable meal.- Murray's Cheese Shop Address: 254 Bleecker Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
- Murray's Cheese Shop Phone: 212-243-3289
- Closest Subway to Murray's Cheese Shop: A/C/E/F/V/B/D to West 4th Street
- Murray's Cheese Shop Best Bets: artisan and seasonal cheeses
5. Russ & Daughters
Russ started selling herring from a pushcart after immigrating to the Lower East Side from Eastern Europe and the business has been run by his family ever since. Russ & Daughters is the ideal place to get your fix of Jewish delicacies, from lox and sable to rugalach and babka. They also have extensive mail order options if you're looking to have souvenirs or gifts sent home.- Russ & Daughters Address: 179 East Houston Street (between Orchard & Bowery)
- Russ & Daughters Phone: 212-475-4880
- Closest Subway to Russ & Daughters: F/V to 2nd Avenue; J/M/Z to Delancey; 6 to Bleecker
- Russ & Daughters Best Bets: smoked fish, dried fruits, rugalach, babka
6. Sullivan Street Bakery
While no longer at its original Sullivan Street location, Jim Lahey's outstanding artisan breads coming out of Hell's Kitchen are still amazing. You can also find Sullivan Street Bakery breads at many of New York City's top restaurants, as well as at several Manhattan high-end grocery stores. For the true bread-aficionado Jim Lahey also teaches classes about his slow rise, no knead method of bread making.- Sullivan Street Bakery Address: 533 West 47th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues)
- Sullivan Street Bakery Phone: 212-265-5580
- Closest Subway to Sullivan Street Bakery: 6/J/M/Z/M/N/Q/R/W to Canal Street
- Sullivan Street Bakery Best Bets: Roman-style pizza and pane Pugliese
7. Zabar's
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Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Zabar's is practically a New York City institution. Downstairs, you'll find yourself entrenched with local New Yorkers as you wind your way through the narrow aisles. It's a great place to pack a picnic to enjoy in Central Park, or to pick up some delicious foods to bring home with you. Upstairs, you'll find an incredibly well stocked kitchenwares store with great prices.
Zabar's Basics
Zabar's Basics
- Zabar's Address: 2245 Broadway (at 80th Street)
- Zabar's Phone: 212-787-2000
- Closest Subway to Zabar's: 1 to 79th Street
- Zabar's Best Bets: coffee, smoked salmon, chocolate babka, pickles, cherry strudel
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