Where to buy quality salt?

[johnnymidwest]

Anyone know good places to buy salt in the NY area? I'm looking for more variety than the usual supermarket stuff - maybe some local salt, or some exotic varieties, different colors and sizes. I would prefer somewhere in Manhattan but anywhere else in the NYC area is fine too.

Also - any recommendations on salt that you've bought and liked?

[greenermjr]

Bierkraft on 5th avenue brooklyn has several varieties of salt by the oz/lb in big jars, fleur du sel, red salt etc.

[ernie0716]

I love Maldon salt, you can find it at Dean and Deluca, Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table all in Manhattan. Also Kalustyans has a good selection. (Lexington + 28 street)

[craig_g]

Fairway has quite a few, including my favorite for cooking, finely ground gray salt. It tastes great and the grind is fine enough that it disperses really well.

[banjolinana]

Go to whole foods. They should have several varieties including sea salt and gray salt (pricier than sea salt)

[bobjbkln]

Fairway Red Hook has at least a dozen different kinds (and colors) of salt. I assume bother Manhattan stores do as well. Check the meat counter, about half the salt selection in Brooklyn is there (other is with the upscale spices).

[wytewyz]

I can only answer for Northern NJ but Chef Central in Paramus had a fair selection. If you want to save time and gas go to the Bulk Foods website. http://www.bulkfoods.com
They sell several types of salt in different sizes as well as other spices and goodies. The S/H is only 5.00 for any order over 75.00 so there are bargains to be found here.

[citysweettooth]

Last time I was at the Dean and Deluca Soho Store, 560 Broadway (At Prince Street), I noticed a variety of gourmet salts. I didn't try an though. Good luck!