New York City Food Shops
Below is a list of food shops from our Chelsea Market and Greenwich Village tours. Many of the shops have websites so you can purchase their products online.The list begins with the Chelsea Market Food Shops, but you can also jump right to the Greenwich Village Food Shops.
Chelsea Market Food Shops
Chelsea Market
www.chelseamarket.com
Chelsea Market is an enormous Wholesale/Retail Food complex that takes up an entire city block. In 1898 it was the original Nabisco Bakery where the Oreo Cookie was created. It now houses 12 of New York City's finest specialty food shops. As we stroll through Chelsea Market you will learn about its history, view original artwork and granite sculptors from local New York artists, and learn how it became the ultimate indoor food paradise. The Chelsea Market is also the home to the TV Food Network!
Eleni's New York
www.elenis.com
Eleni Gianopulos moved to New York City to fulfill her dream of becoming a dessertrepreneur. Her stores in Chelsea Market and on Madison and 90th continue to attract big kids from blocks away with their whimsical, hand-iced cookie designs, dubbed “conversation cookies”. Ever-expanding, Eleni’s New York has branched out to cupcakes, candy, coffee, and offers cookie and cupcake decorating parties at both locations.
Amy’s Bread
www.amysbread.com
Amy’s Bread is a bread bakery and café offering a full selection of freshly morning pastries, cookies, bars, cupcakes and old fashioned layer cakes along with a wide variety of breads. We also feature sandwiches, coffee and espresso beverages, and a cozy neighborhood café (in 3 locations) where you can enjoy our offerings.
The Lobster Place
www.lobsterplace.com
Established in 1974, we are New York City’s largest purveyor of live lobster, selling over 1,000,000 pounds to the city’s finest hotels and restaurants each year. In addition, we offer a complete line of finfish, shellfish and shrimp where retail customers are given daily access to the same top quality, fresh seafood products purchased by Manhattan’s most distinguished chefs.
T Salon
www.tsalon.com
Founded in 1992, T Salon has been providing specialty tea of the highest quality to the most discerning establishments in New York City as well as the most demanding customers in our eco-sustainable tea bar, market and cafe in Chelsea Market. With over 300 sustainably sourced loose leaf teas, organic lunch menu and a range of tea accessories and lifestyle items, T Salon promotes health and well-being for people and the planet. We are an ideal place to hold a tea party, find a gift for the tea-lover in your life or simply relax with a rejuvenating cup of your favorite tea.
Ronnybrook Milk Bar
www.ronnybrook.com
In 1941, long before anyone had heard of mega-farms or agri-corporations, Nana and Papa Osofsky started a small dairy farm, naming it for their eldest son, Ronny. They have been making milk products for three generations -- in small batches, delivered at peak freshness, pasteurized and hormone free. Visit the Ronnybrook Milk Bar in the Chelsea Market for shaken and blended milk cocktails-- made from fresh fruit compote and their very own vanilla ice cream. Choose between flavors like apple pie a la mode, blueberry-pomegranate and chocolate orange peel!
Buon Italia
www.buonitalia.com
For over 25 years they have researched, tested and re-tested these unique products and guarantee that you are getting the very best and at the best possible price. Whether you are a regular visitor or have just come to our site for the first time, they are proud to tell you that you have found what is probably the best online source for food and food related products that originate in Italy. As you know, true Italian cooking requires far more on having the right product than it does on complex techniques. Italian cooking is not complicated and it survives and remains so popular just because of that. What is absolutely required however is that authentic products are used. That's where Buon Italia come in!
Sarabeth's
www.sarabeth.com
In 1981, Sarabeth and Bill Levine opened a tiny bakery-kitchen to make and sell her preserves and baked goods. A few tables and chairs were soon added, first for breakfast and then for lunch. The little store, with its unique charm and wholesomely delicious products became an instant success with discriminating New Yorkers. Sarabeth's award-winning "Legendary Spreadable Fruit", which had its beginning in Sarabeth's and Bill's Manhattan apartment with a few jars being sold to local businesses, is now being produced in a 15,000 s.f. factory in the Bronx, still being operated by Sarabeth and Bill.
Chelsea Market Baskets
www.chelseamarketbaskets.com
Located in the largest indoor food concourse in Manhattan, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Market Baskets is filled with some of the most delicious and unique specialty foods and gifts from around the world and close to home, including artisanal cheese, Leonidas Belgian Chocolates, English jams and La Colombe Coffee, there imported baskets. You can also find Chelsea Market Baskets on the web; they have a large selection of tastefully designed gifts that include Chelsea Market foods for all occasions.
L’Arte del Gelato
www.lartedelgelato.com
L’Arte del Gelato was founded in 2005 by Francesco Realmuto and Salvatore Potestio, two Italians far from home who missed our native food. We believed that New Yorkers would share our passion for true Italian gelato if they had access to it, so we set out to make the savory dessert. We spent years perfecting the craft of making authentic Italian gelato and sorbetti, and our 60 flavors have earned the title of best gelato in town.
Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Avenue (between 15th & 16th Streets)
West Village: 75 Seventh Avenue South (at the corner of Barrow Street)
Lincoln Center Plaza: May - October, weather permitting
Bowery Kitchen Supply
www.bowerykitchens.com
Serving New York Restaurants, Bars, Deli's,Pizzerias and Bakery's Since 1975 with Equipment & Supplies to feed the masses. Open to the public 7 Days a week @ the chelsea market.
Imports from Marrakesh
www.importsfrommarrakesh.com
Imports from Marrakesh specializes in Moroccan decorative art and design. Their showroom features handcrafted Moroccan tile, lighting, textiles and exotic decor for entertaining in the home and garden. Their special services include Moroccan decor for party rentals and custom orders for architects and designers.
Greenwich Village Food Shops
Murray's Cheese Shop
www.murrayscheese.com
Founded in 1940 in the heart of Greenwich Village, Murray's is a true New York institution. Initially a wholesaler of butter and eggs, Murray's has evolved into the City's leading cheese shop, where we proudly display the largest selection of fine domestic and imported cheeses in town. In addition to over 250 cheeses, Murray's stocks a huge selection of specialty groceries, fresh breads, dried fruits, olives, antipasti and charcuterie.
Murray's is pleased to offer a 10% discount to visitors from NY Food Tour's web site. Enter the code Foodtour to receive your discount!
Milk and Cookies Bakery
www.milkandcookiesbakery.com
Milk & Cookies Bakery specializes in classic American cookies like your Grandmother used to make. Wash it down with fresh, organic milk. All baked goods are produced on the premises. Or try some top quality ice cream or Gelato.
Amy’s Bread
www.amysbread.com
Amy’s Bread is a bread bakery and café offering a full selection of freshly morning pastries, cookies, bars, cupcakes and old fashioned layer cakes along with a wide variety of breads. We also feature sandwiches, coffee and espresso beverages, and a cozy neighborhood café (in 3 locations) where you can enjoy our offerings.
The Lobster Place
www.lobsterplace.com
Established in 1974, we are New York City’s largest purveyor of live lobster, selling over 1,000,000 pounds to the city’s finest hotels and restaurants each year. In addition, we offer a complete line of finfish, shellfish and shrimp where retail customers are given daily access to the same top quality, fresh seafood products purchased by Manhattan’s most distinguished chefs.
L’Arte del Gelato
www.lartedelgelato.com
L’Arte del Gelato was founded in 2005 by Francesco Realmuto and Salvatore Potestio, two Italians far from home who missed our native food. We believed that New Yorkers would share our passion for true Italian gelato if they had access to it, so we set out to make the savory dessert. We spent years perfecting the craft of making authentic Italian gelato and sorbetti, and our 60 flavors have earned the title of best gelato in town.
Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Avenue (between 15th & 16th Streets)
West Village: 75 Seventh Avenue South (at the corner of Barrow Street)
Lincoln Center Plaza: May - October, weather permitting
