257849 Sat Feb 21 20:28:55 -0800 2004 7 21 The Best 0 1364934 I used to order fruit baskets as gifts from Manhattan Fruitier, and they were good. Nice presentation, good quality components, good service, etc. No more. Past 3 times in a row have been disastrous on every level. Any suggestions for a replacement? And please don't suggest Harry & David - I don't like their stuff. Thanks. Sat Feb 21 20:28:55 -0800 2004 0 Nina W. 1 1364935 I've used The Orchard (based on Coney Island Ave.) with excellent results. Just as expensive as Manhattan Fruitier, though. Sat Feb 21 23:17:57 -0800 2004 1364934 0 Susan Hope 2 1364936 I don't mind the expense, if it's warranted. Tell me more about The Orchard, please. Sun Feb 22 00:26:26 -0800 2004 1364935 0 Nina W. 3 1364937 Next time you go to DiFara's, you owe yourself a visit to the Orchard -- maybe the best produce store in NY -- it's a five-minute walk from Dom's. I first heard about the place from the Alpha-Hound. The prices are high but I love the exotic variety and their generosity in offering tastes of virtually anything. I hope Susan or someone else will comment on what their baskets are like. I have no doubts that the fruit itself would be superior to M.F., but are the baskets as attractive? Sad to hear M.F. might have gone downhill. I haven't bought anything from them in many years, but I used to love the place. Sun Feb 22 03:28:39 -0800 2004 1364936 0 Dave Feldman 4 1364979 We have *received* as gifts fruit baskets from The Orchard (both fresh and dried). They are very fresh, quite good, very pretty and have a large variety of fruits in them. The baskets themselves are nice as well. Tue Mar 02 16:21:40 -0800 2004 1364937 0 bobjbkln 5 1365008 Surroundings always does nice work, but definately expensive. They're on the upper west side. Fri Mar 12 15:28:40 -0800 2004 1364979 0 libertychef 1 1364968 I once rec'd a beautiful basket from an outfit called Surroundings... I think there are several of them. It was outstanding, a mix of beautiful flowers, chocolates, a bottle of wine, crackers, cheese, nuts etc. Wed Feb 25 22:22:40 -0800 2004 1364934 0 Jennifer 1 1365088 Concur on Manhattan Fruitier. Sad but true. Thu Apr 08 12:59:53 -0700 2004 1364934 0 Sir Gawain