NY Gourmet Food Baskets for foodie/chowhound?

[JoLi]

Hey guys -

Need to buy some food baskets for big time foodie. Thoguht of Petrossian or Lobel's, any other ideas?

[tinymango]

zabar's has great gift baskets for new york foodies. theres one i like in particular called "dont be homesick" or something like that. tons of bagels and smoked salmon etc. that's the one i'm sending mr. mango shortly.

[JoLi]

Thanks, tinymango!

This ended up being perfect to send to a friend who's in homesick.

[JoLi]

Some great ideas! Thanks guys. I will check out the Brio shop since it's close to the party that I'm going to.

Anothe relevant question: What is good at Petrossian?

[Blumie]

Caviar!

[jdf]

Dean and Deluca can do it. But, I recently put one together myself. Took only a few hours and full of all the stuff I wanted to put in it instead of what you are given in a pre-arranged basket.

[Blumie]

Although not NY-specific, Zingerman's (www.zingermans.com) does great food baskets.

[jenniebnyc]

You can shop around Chelsea Market and have the basket place put it together for you. BUT I'd rather get a basket from Lobel's. Nice!

Another thought.....I received a basket of homemade ice cream, cones and a beautiful scoop from Manhattan Fruitier. It was put to good use and the best ice cream I have ever had.