Where can I buy a box of Marrons Glace that won't break the bank?

[vvv03]

I just had the most wonderful marons glace (candied chestnut) from Eataly. For four dollars (plus tax!) I'm not cheap when it comes to food, but ouch. Where can I buy myself a box of them that isn't as crazy a mark-up as Eataly?

I live in Brooklyn, so that's an option, too.

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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

[souschef]

If you'd like to take on the challenge of making them yourself (and it is one hell of a challenge), follow the link below (and you'll understand why they are so expensive; the expense is justified):

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/671444

[mahler5]

Zabar?

[michelleats]

Zabar's has a lovely chestnut spread in the jams and preserves section, but I don't think I've personally ever seen marons glaces there. Would it be somewhere close to the coffee station?

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Zabar's
2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

[michelleats]

It's hard to compare prices w/o knowing the size of your box from Eataly, but Buon Italia in Chelsea Market does have them and they appear to be less expensive: http://buonitalia.com/dettaglio.asp?i...

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Buon Italia
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

[kosmose7]

I went to Buon Italia this week and it was $2.75 per piece. Way way cheaper than those at Armani Dolci, where they charge $50 for an eight-piece box, which is over $6 per piece.

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Buon Italia
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

[michelleats]

Phew. Almost anything would be cheaper than Armani Dolci. How were those marons glaces, though, compared to the proletariat $2.75 ones?

[kosmose7]

Armani Dolci's marrons glaces were more refined both in appearance and flavor, but those at Buon Italia were also fairly good! Given the big price difference, I will choose Buon Italia over Armani Dolci any day. Thanks for your valuable information! :)

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Buon Italia
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

[michelleats]

Thank *you* for the report back and the lovely photos!