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Orwasher's for bread and rolls
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goodhealthgourmet
Jan 31, 2011 07:05 PM
there's also Gourmet Garage on 64th between 1st & 2nd.
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Gourmet Garage
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MMRuth
Jan 31, 2011 06:13 PM
You are also close to Dorian's - really excellent seafood - expensive but, in my opinion, worth the splurge. Citarella tends to be my "go to" grocery store -- often less expensive that Food Emporium. And I do go to Eli's for things that I can't find elsewhere.
Also, if you are willing to head north a bit, you can go to Schaller and Weber - German butcher.
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Even more...the bagel store on the corner of 78 Street and First has pretty good bagels, not the best I've ever had but good. Across 78 Street from them is a Korean deli that generally has the best flowers in the area (best on Thursdays when delivered). My wife also suggested "You Don't Know Produce" on 84 Street and York Ave. That's getting a bit far from you but they really do have great produce and much cheaper than Agata.
As far as Agata's prices go, when produce is generally twice the price of Fairway I consider that expensive especially when the quality is equivalent. I will buy there but only when it is out of the question to go to Fairway. Also, the house Tuscan olive oil at Agata can be had at Costco for nearly half the price. Nevertheless I love the grated Parmagiano/Romano mix from Agata.
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re: Brian W
MVNYC
Jan 31, 2011 03:50 PM
The produce is not twice as much as fairway. I just paid $1.40 a lb for sweet potatoes, a bunch of radishes for $99, $1.89 for Gala apples and $2 something for watercress. You really are not going to get much cheaper than that. They do have some produce that is expensive but that can be easily avoided.
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If you're looking for a diner my first choice would be Peter's on First at 83 Street. Absolutely the best home fries in NY and they can cook eggs properly. Lunch is pretty good too - I have had the burger, the patty melt and (Surprise!) the corned beef sandwich. Some of the dinner plates are quite good also. The owner and staff are very nice and the place does not have a diner ambience.
My second choice (if the weather makes it too hard to get to Peter's) is Gracie Mews on First at 81 Street. Blah home fries but they make a great waffle. Not a fan of the dinner specials or the soups. But the place is nice, with big booths and a good staff. Line out the door on weekends.
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Peter's
1606 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028Gracie Mews
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re: pbjluver
Morton Williams on First Ave is pretty decent. They carry a good selection of your everyday stuff not available in the high-end markets. That's the closest place to me where I can find my Bromley Teabags. First rate tea (for a teabag) at a cheap price. It's as good as any of the English brands available but I usually brew it a minute longer than those.
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For eating in, no work, get takeout from my favorite chicken place: Chicken Festival on First Ave. btw. 82-83 Sts...If I am not mistaken, Brian W introduced me to it on this board! It is the best, Peruvian chicken -- better than Pio Pio and even less expensive, with spicier totally addictive green sauce. Add some rice and beans, sweet plantains, and their salad with avocado and you are in business! (Thanks, Brian!)
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Chicken Festival
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Produce and prepared are good at Agata & Velentina but the place is expensive. We use them for a few items we particularly like there like their Brooklyn Blend Coffee. We still rely on Fairway on Broadway but then we have other chores that take us to that neighborhood a few times a week so it's not out of the way.
Once a month or so we make a trip on the M15 bus to Costco and Target at 117 Street. Costco has some frozen potstickers, also frozen ravioli that are both delicious. They also have the world's best chicken salad.
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re: Brian W
MVNYC
Jan 31, 2011 08:47 AM
Agata and Valentina is actually not as expensive as you think. Their produce is of good quality and is cheaper than surrounding markets and supermarkets. Some of the prepared items are expensive but there are some good deals. Their bread is decently priced.
For bread you also have Orwarshers.
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