199241 Wed Jan 29 11:52:13 -0800 2003 3 18 Manhattan 0 1062512 i need a small amount (3 oz) of black truffles and apart from the usual suspects, any out of the way, lesser known (and perhaps, less expensive) places in and around the NY area for good fresh black truffles? thanks.... Wed Jan 29 11:52:13 -0800 2003 0 mark 1 1062520 There's a chef's supply place on Ave B and, like, 4th St. sorta across the street from Max. Big psychedelic painting on the front. (SOS Chefs???) I haven't been there in ages, but they had a huge supply of truffles that looked pretty cheap to me. Try phoning them. Wed Jan 29 12:43:13 -0800 2003 1062512 0 xavier 2 1062598 Forget it Its like the emperors new clothes You wont taste anything. Oh you say its in the aroma. Well next time you dine out just sniff your meal. Wed Jan 29 18:23:46 -0800 2003 1062520 0 Frank 1 1062529 Try the market in Grand Central. There is one vendor that sells truffles. Wed Jan 29 13:15:11 -0800 2003 1062512 0 wally k