June & Ho in Rye

[biga290]

Everything on display looks so good. Any recommendations?

[chowdom]

In addition to the food don't miss the coffee.

[marcia2]

They make amazingly good baguettes. Really, really good.

[BAFU]

Seriously doubt it. More likely a delivery from Tom Cat Bakery or (perhaps) Salzburg across the street makes them.

[elizabean]

fairly certain that J&H does their own baking.

[momof3]

They do do some of their own baking, but I know they also get some of their baked goods from outside bakeries. I have been going to June and Ho since 1994 and absolutely love them. They used to have a salad bar which I ate from almost everyday for at least a year and I totally miss that. But they do still offer some of my faves from said sb.: beet salad, lentil salad, corn salad, sesame noodles, to name a few. They also make a great Nicoise salad. Wow, I really said the word salad a lot. Their soups and sandwiches are also good and their produce is immaculate albeit super pricey. Sample and enjoy!

[marcia2]

I've had the baguettes from Salzburg across the street and while I love their pastries, their baguettes were nowhere near as good as June & Ho. Also, I've been to J&H wanting a baguette, been told they were out but making more and come back a little later, often to a line of people waiting and chatting about how amazing the baguettes are and how no one else in the area makes ones that are as good, and picked up a couple of warm ones. So, either they're setting up some elaborate, delivered baguette warming deception or they do, indeed, bake their own. Any particular reason you find it unlikely?

[Maryld]

They make their own bread upstairs in a very impressive imported bread oven. Ask June about it the next time you see her.

Also, I highly recommend the fresh corn salad and the tuna nicoise.

[BAFU]

Yes. Bring lots of money as they are quite possibly the most expensive food store I have ever seen anywhere in Westchester/Fairfield.

[rich51]

have you tried iron tomat (in white plains) or balducci's in scarsdale.?. june and ho has good food as does iron tomato, but (naturally) balducci's which is close to me, i do not care for their food,or prices

[BAFU]

Yes been to I/T & Balducci's and their prices are also insane. I "like" June & Ho...and yes they have great stuff...but come on. Their prices are just incredible. Balducci's is possibly the only other store I have found to be just as crazy as J&H.

The food looks great, smells great and is presented beautifully...you just pay 50% more than the going rate for it.

[Jon1856]

Never hurts to try something for yourself-Tastes are kind of personal as we all know and have seen all too often here ;>D

[biga290]

Since we have so many choices particularly at a place like june & ho that serves an extraordinary array, IMHO it seems better to draw on the prior experiences of those on this board to help narrow the choices.

[Dim Sum Diva]

If it's in season, the soft shell crab sandwich special! I also love their fresh corn salad.