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RESTAURANTS
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Angelica Kitchen Since 1976, this organic vegan restaurant has been pleasing palates with a menu of ecologically grown whole foods. 300 East 12th St., 212.228.2909, www.angelicakitchen.com Back Forty Open for dinner and weekend brunch, Savoy's little sister offers burgers and other local options in a casual environment. 190 Ave B., 212.388.1990, www.backfortynyc.com Bar Milano This sleek, marble-walled Gramercy Park restaurant offers a contemporary Milanese menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a lively late-night scene. 323 3rd Ave., 212.683.3035 Barbuto Jonathan Waxman's West Village lunch and dinner spot focusing on rustic and comforting Italian-inspired dishes backed by seasonal ingredients. 775 Washington St., 212.924.9700, www.barbutonyc.com Blue Hill/Blue Hill at Stone Barns Under chef Dan Barber's guidance, these sister restaurants celebrate local, seasonal ingredients, many of which are grown and raised at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, a working farm 30 miles north of the city. 75 Washington Pl., 212.539.1776, www.bluehillnyc.com Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard This Gramercy Park restaurant offers a selection of regional pit barbecue styles from across the country and jazz played by artists from around the world. 116 East 27th St., 212.447.7733, www.bluesmoke.com BR Guest restaurants With 17 hospitality-focused restaurants nationwide and more destinations in the works, this dining group is one of the most successful in the country. www.brguestrestaurants.com Cendrillon Offering out-of-the-ordinary pan-Asian fare for brunch, lunch and dinner, this SoHo restaurant serves Philippine specialties prepared with greenmarket-fresh ingredients. 45 Mercer St., 212.343.9012, www.cendrillon.com 'Cesca This Upper West Sider showcases classical preparations of southern Italian dishes using the finest meats and produce. 164 West 75th St., 212.787.6300, www.cescanyc.com Commerce A former speakeasy, this West Village restaurant has been restored to include Art Deco details, and features a contemporary American menu. 50 Commerce St., 212.524.2301 Community Food & Juice Locally sourced comfort food is on the menu at this Morningside Heights café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in an airy space with an eco-minded design. 2893 Broadway, 212.665.2800, www.communityrestaurant.com Cookshop From lauding its farmers on chalkboards to creating menus that capture the flavors of what's in season, this New American restaurant in Chelsea encourages diners to explore the bounty of local farms via their taste buds. 156 10th Ave., 212.924.4440, www.cookshopny.com Del Posto Housed in a grand space in Chelsea, this restaurant offers a menu that speaks to the history of Italian cuisine. 85 10th Ave., 212.497.8090, www.delposto.com Dinosaur BBQ This Manhattan outpost of the Syracuse barbecue joint offers slow-smoked pork, brisket and all the trimmings in Harlem. 636 West 131st St., 212.694.1777, www.dinosaurbarbque.com Esca Showcasing Italian coastal cooking, the menu at this Theater District restaurant changes daily, incorporating the best fish available, from the waters of the Mediterranean to the Pacific and off the coast of Long Island. 402 West 43rd St., 212.564.7272, www.ecsa-nyc.com 5 Ninth Housed inside a Meatpacking District brownstone, this minimalist-rustic restaurant offers an eclectic, greenmarket driven menu. 59th Ave., 212.929.9460, www.5ninth.com Five Points This NoHo spot offers seasonal Med-inspired comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner, in the relaxing dining room or at the bustling bar. 31 Great Jones St., 212.253.5700, www.fivepointsrestaurant.com
Giorgione Restaurant Seafood, pasta and wood-fired pizzas are specialties at this sleek SoHo Italian restaurant with a custom-made fireplace and a full-service oyster bar. 307 Spring St., 212.352.2269, www.giorgionenyc.com
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Gotham Bar & Grill Since 1984, this vast dining room has drawn food lovers to taste chef Alfred Portale's lofty New American creations. 12 East 12th St., 212.620.4020, www.gothambarandgrill.com
Gramercy Tavern The stylishly rustic ambience and warm hospitality at this classic American tavern complements the contemporary cuisine, which is influenced by fresh greenmarket ingredients. 42 East 20th St., 212.477.0777, www.gramercytavern.com The Harrison Bold, seasonally inspired cuisine is the trademark of this Tribeca restaurant offering a menu filled with American and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. 355 Greenwich St., 212.274.9310, www.redcatrestaurants.com Hearth This int imate restaurant serves Italian-influenced, locally sourced New American cuisine 403 East 12th St., 212.602.1300, www.restauranthearth.com Hundred Acres This SoHo restaurant specializes in seasonal New American cuisine inside a warm, rustic space with glass doors that open onto the street. 38 MacDougal St., 212.475.7500, www.hundredacresnyc.com Il Buco Committed to traditional methods and ingredients, this rustic, antiques-filled spot offers Italian specialties for lunch and dinner. 47 Bond St., 212.533.1932, www.ilbuco.com Inside Park at St. Bart's Fine dining in a landmark church on Park Avenue, with diamond-in-the-rough terrace accommodations from April to October, featuring sustainablility initiatives, and culinary creativity, of chef Matthew Weingarten. Park Ave. and 50th St., 212.593.3333, www.insideparknyc.com Little Giant With just 35 seats and a tiny open kitchen, this Lower East Side spot pulls its produce and artisanal ingredients from local shops and greenmarkets. 85 Orchard St., 212.226.5047, www.littlegiantnyc.com Little Owl This diminutive West Village neighborhood restaurant boasts a bold Mediterranean menu, comfort classics and a convivial atmosphere. 90 Bedford St., 212.741.4695 www.thelittleowlnyc.com Lupa This Roman trattoria in Greenwich Village offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere and quality Italian fare at a moderate price 170 Thompson St., 212.982.5089 www.luparestaurant.com Market Table This new West Village establishment serves local, seasonal American dishes for lunch, dinner and brunch. 54 Carmine St., 212.255.2100, www.markettablenyc.com Mas To craft its daily changing New American menu, this intimate Greenwich Village restaurant seeks out the freshest local ingredients. 39 Downing St., 212.255.1790, www.masfarmhouse.com Nick & Toni's Cafe The Manhattan offshoot of the original Hamptons location proffers thin-crust pizza, Italian-style fish and chicken seared in a wood-burning oven. 100 West 67th St., 212.496.4000, www.nickandtoniscafe.com Prune This tiny East Village space offers imaginative New American preparations for brunch, lunch and dinner. 54 East 1st St., 212.677.6221, www.prunerestaurant.com Red Cat At Chelsea's neighborhood restaurant, the inviting atmosphere sets the stage for the American-inspired cuisine. 227 10th Ave., 212.242.1122, www.redcatrestaurants.com Savoy Located inside a SoHo townhouse, this longtime locavore palace offers a serene dining experience and New American fare. 70 Prince St., 212.219.8570, www.savoynyc.com The Spotted Pig Helmed by chef April Bloomfield, this West Village gastropub specializes in seasonal British-Italian fare. 314 West 11th St., 212.620.0393, www.thespottedpig.com Telepan Chef Bill Telepan punctuates his menu with greenmarket finds and a 700-bottle wine cellar at this New American restaurant near Lincoln Center. 72 West 69th St., 212.580.4300, www.telepan-ny.com Union Square Cafe Restaurateur Danny Meyer's first establishment, this New American cafe is known for its delicious Italiana accented menu, its comfortable atmosphere and excellent hospitality. 21 East 16th St., 212.243.4020, www.unionsquarecafe.com
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COFFEE ROASTERS
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Hampton Coffee Company Since 1994, this espresso bar, bakery full-service café hand-roasts estate-grown artisanal coffee daily. Fresh juices, soups and sandwiches, and outdoor seating at both locations. (869 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, and 194 Mill Rd., Westhampton Beach. Year-round, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. 726.COFE. hamptoncoffeecompany.com.)
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HOTEL RESTAURANTS
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Gemma Restaurant This farmhouse trattoria in the Bowery Hotel specializes in Italian dishes and pizzas from a wood-fired oven335 Bowery, 212.505.9100, www.theboweryhotel.com
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CULINARY EDUCATION
Astor Center At this trio of downtown classrooms, visiting winemakers, chefs, farmers, authors and travel experts gather to teach and discuss matters of good taste. 399 Lafayette St., 212.674.7501, www.astorcenternyc.com City Food Tours & Events Offering guided walks of the artisanal foods of the Lower East Side, NoLita and an Upper West Side wine tour, as well as sustainable food coach trips. 212.535.TOUR, www.cityfoodtours.com Culinary Insiders Be the first to visit New York City’s hottest openings, and take exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the city’s top dining destinations with this supper club for the food-obsessed. 212.330.9080, www.culinaryinsiders.com De Gustibus Guest chefs from around the cit y preside over the professional kitchen inside this long-running cooking school housed on Macy’s eighth floor. 151 West 34th St., 212.239.1652, www.degustibusnyc.com Foods of New York Tours Providing culinary walking tours of New York neighborhoods including Greenwich Village, Chinatown and the Meatpacking District. 212.209.3370, www.foodsofny.com |
French Culinary Institute Prepare for an exciting life in the food industry in just six or nine months at this hands-on culinary training ground in New York City. 462 Broadway at Canal St., 888.FCI.CHEF, www.frenchculinary.com Greenopia Your local guide to green living, with books on Los Angeles, San Francisco and now New York City, listing ecofriendly retailers, services, and organizations. www.greenopia.com The New School Bringing positive change to the world through its students, this university offers 70 graduate and undergraduate degree programs, including food studies, plus continuing education courses. 66 West 12th St., 212.229.5615, www.newschool.edu Stone Barns A farm-to-table campus in Westchester devoted to advancing community-based food production with year-round classes, programs and activities for adults, kids and school groups. 914.366.6200, www.stonebarnscenter.org
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WINE SHOPS
Astor Wines & Spirits In this 11,000-square-foot NoHo store, connoisseurs and the newly initiated alike can browse bottles of wine, sake and liquors. 399 Lafayette St., 212.674.7500, www.astorwines.com Columbus Circle Wines & Spirits This third-generation family wine shop focuses on great wine at down-to-earth prices. 1802 Broadway, 212.247.0764, www.columbuscirclewine.com Italian Wine Merchants Specializing in artisanal and smallbatch wines from Italy, this shop houses an extensive Italian wine collection. 108 East 16th St., 212.473.2323, www.italianwinemerchant.com Le Dû's Wines Personal service is the trademark of this West Village shop, home to an eclectic mix of wines, spirits and sakes owner Jean-Luc Le Dû has selected from around the world. 600 Washington St., 212.924.6999, www.leduwines.com Moore Brothers Wine Company With shops in New York and New Jersey, and an extensive blog, featuring small, artisan wine producers from France, Italy, and Germany 33 East 20th St., 212.375.1575 moorebrothersblogs.com |
Pasanella & Son This South Street Seaport shop stocks more than 400 wines, plus glassware and accessories, and offers weekly tastings. 115 South St., 212.233.8383, www.pasanellaandson.com Pour This Upper West Side wine shop groups bottles by style rather than region and its knowledgeable staff advises customers about food pairings. 321 Amsterdam Ave., 212.501.7687, www.pourwines.com Sea Grape Wine Shop This West Village oenophile favorite features moderately priced, hard-to-find small winery bottlings and popular Thursday night tastings. 512 Hudson St., 212.463.7688, www.seagrapewines.com Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits In business for more than 70 years, this venerable service-oriented wine shop now occupies a three-f loor, 9,000-sqf space, offering thousands of bottles at a variety of price ranges. 212.838.7500 www.sherry-lehmann.com 67 Wines & Spirits This Lincoln Center-area merchant stocks more than 10,000 wine labels, and its friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find just the right bottle. 179 Columbus Ave., 212.724.6767, www.67wine.com |
WINE TASTING CHARTERS & EVENTS
Classic Harbor Line Unique, professionally led wine tastings for corporate, private, or holiday events aboard the yacht Manhattan. Chelsea Piers, Pier 59, West 18th St. & the Hudson River, 212.627.1825, www.sail-nyc.com |
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NEW YORK WINERIES
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Brotherhood Winery America's oldest winery in the heart of the Hudson Valley offering tours, tastings and a spectacular underground cellar. 845.496.3661, www.brotherhoodwinery.net
Bedell Cellars This North Fork winery produces merlot, Bordeaux-style blends and a special Artist Series; Bedell also grows and produces gewürztraminer, cabernet franc and chardonnay under the Corey Creek Vineyards label. 631.734.7537, www. bedellcellars.com
Channing Daughters This small, artisanal Bridgehampton winery, growing 25 acres of vines, crafts a variety of single- and multiple-varietal wines using a blend of traditional methods and experimentation. 631.537.7224, www.channingdaughters.com
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Paumanok Vineyards Founded in 1983, this estate winery produces premium chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot. 631.722.8800, www.paumanok.com
Peconic Bay Winery One of the f irst vineyards on the North Fork, Peconic Bay produces hand-harvested, estate-grown wines including cha rdonnay, r ie s l ing and cabernet franc. 631.734.7361, www.peconicbaywinery.com
Raphael Piloted by pioneering Long Island winemaker Richard Olson-Harbich, this Italian-style estate of the Petrocelli Family in Peconic aims to create the region’s finest merlot. 631-765-1100, www.raphaelwine.com
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Please visit these members of the Long Island Wine Council.
Ackerly Pond Vineyards 631.765.6861 www.ackerlypondvineyards.com
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard 631 369.0100 www.baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com
Bedell Cellars 631.734.7537 www.bedellcellars.com
Bouké Wines 877.877.0527 www.boukewines.com
Bridge Vineyards 917.439.6592 www.bridgevineyards.com
Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery 631.734.5111 www.castellodiborghese.com
Channing Daughters Winery 631.537.7224 www.channingdaughters.com
Christiano Family Vineyards PO Box 934 www.christianowines.com
Clovis Point 631.722.4222 www.clovispointwines.com
Comtesse Thérèse 631.871.9194 www.lctwinery.com
Corey Creek Vineyards 631.765.4168 www.coreycreek.com
Croteaux Vineyards 631.765.6099 www.croteaux.com
Diliberto Winery 631.722.3416 www.dilibertowinery.com
Duck Walk Vineyards 631.726.7555 (South) 631.765.3500 (North) www.duckwalk.com
The Grapes of Roth 631.725.7999 www.thegrapesofroth.com
Harbes Family Vineyard 631.298.0700 www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
Jamesport Vineyards 631.722.5256 www.jamesport.vineyards.com
Jason’s Vineyard 631.926.8486 jasonscellar@aol.com
Laurel Lake Vineyards 631.298.1420 www.llwines.com
Lieb Family Cellars 631.298.1942 www.liebcellars.com
Long Island Meadery 631.285.7469 www.limeadery.com
Loughlin Vineyards 631.589.0027 www.loughlinvineyard.com
Macari Vineyards & Winery 631.298.0100; 631.734.7070 www.macariwines.com
Martha Clara Vineyards 631.298.0075 www.marthaclaravineyards.com
Mattebella Vineyards 1.888.MATTEBELLA (628.8323) www.mattebellavineyards.com
McCall Vineyards 404.274.2809
The Old Field Vineyards 631.765.2465 www.theoldfield.com
Onabay Vineyards 917.715.0605 www.onabayvineyards.com
One Woman Wines & Vineyards 631.765.1200 www.onewomanwines.com
Osprey’s Dominion 631.765.6188 www.ospreysdominion.com
Palmer Vineyards 631.722.WINE (9463) www.palmervineyards.com
Peconic Bay Winery 631.734.7361 www.peconicbaywinery.com
Pellegrini Vineyards 631.734.4111 www.pellegrinivineyards.com
Pindar Vineyards 631.734.6200 www.pindar.net
Pugliese Vineyards 631.734.4057 www.pugliesevineyards.com
Raphael 631.765.1100 www.raphaelwine.com
Roanoke Vineyards 631.727.4161 www.roanokevineyards.com
Scarola Vineyards 631.335.4199 www.scarolawines.com
Sherwood House Vineyards 212.828.3426 www.sherwoodhousevineyards.com
Shinn Estate Vineyards 631.804.0367 www.shinnestatevineyards.com
Sparkling Pointe 631.765.0200 www.sparklingpointe.com
Vineyard 48 631.734.5200 www.vineyard48winery.com
Waters Crest Winery 631.734.5065 www.waterscrestwinery.com
Wölffer Estate 631.537.5106 www.wolffer.com
CALIFORNIA WINERIES
Bonterra This certified organic winery in Mendocino County, California, produces world-class wines, including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. 707.237.3461, www.bonterra.com |
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BREWERIES
Blue Point Brewing Company Using a brick kettle under a direct flame, this Long Island microbrewery crafts a selection of beers including Pale Ale and the seasonal Octoberfest brew. 631.475.6944, www.bluepointbrewing.com |
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SPIRITS
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Compass Box Handcrafted, small batch Scotch whiskies in distinctive and original styles with names—the Peat Monster and Hedonism—as memorable as the drink. compassboxwhisky.com
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Woodford Reserve An award-winning, small-batch, premium bourbon crafted in the heart of Kentucky’s bluegrass region. www.woodfordreserve.com
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COFFEE
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Bodum For the design-conscious epicure, Bodum offers its signature streamlined coffeemakers and accessories, kitchen- and tableware. www.bodum.com
Café La Semeuse Starting with a taste test in a Manhattan café over 20 years ago, this special coffee roasted at high altitudes has been quietly surprising and satisfying coffee drinkers with a smooth and full-bodied cup that’s never bitter. 800.242.6333 or www.CafeLaSemeuse.com/ediblenyc
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Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee Starting with organic, shade-grown, fair trade beans, these friendly Greenwich Village and South Street Seaport coffee shops use a unique system that stirs the grinds as the coffee brews, producing an exceptionally smooth cup of joe. 212.929.0821, www.jacksstirbrew.com
Porto Rico Importing Co. Established more than 100 years ago, these downtown emporiums offer hundreds of coffees and teas from around the world, including organic and fair trade varieties. 201 Bleecker St., 800.453.5908, www.portorico.com
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CHOCOLATE
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Vere Chocolate Using sustainably grown, pesticide-free cocoa beans, this Manhattan-based chocolate maker crafts all-natural truffles, caramels, bars and brownies without refined sugar. www.veregoods.com
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BAKERIES
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City Bakery Pretzel croissants, cookies, tarts, hot chocolate and exceptional prepared foods are crafted daily at this Union Square-area institution. 3 West 18th St., 212.366.1414, www.thecitybakery.com
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Sullivan St. Bakery Known for its Italian breads handcrafted using a unique slow fermentation method, this bakery offers loaves of pugliese and ciabatta, as well as pizzas and sweet treats. 533 West 47th St., 212.265.5580, www.sullivanstreetbakery.com
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BUTCHERS
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O. Ottomanelli & Sons This family-run traditional butcher shop in Greenwich Village, offers dry-aged beef, sausage and game. 285 Bleecker St., 212.675.4217, www.ottomanelli.com
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MEAT
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8 O’clock Ranch 100 percent grassfed beef and lamb, and pastured pork. Organically and humanely raised near the New York-Canada border. Offering a range of cuts and a CSA. 877-755-1360, www.eightoclockranch.com
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Flying Pigs Farm Located in Washington County, this family farm raises rare heritage breeds of pigs and sells pork at greenmarkets, online and at the farm. 518.854.3844, www.flyingpigsfarm.com
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GROCERS
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Dean & Deluca Since 1977, this SoHo flagship emporium for cooking, eating and entertaining has offered a marketplace of fine foods for the epicure. 560 Broadway at Prince St., 212.226.6800 www.deandeluca.com
Eli’s Manhattan A 20,000-square-foot gourmet market with an on-site restaurant, café and wine shop, this Upper East Side destination carries a wide selection of ingredients, including breads, cheeses, prepared foods and specialty items. 1411 3rd Ave., 212.717.8100, www.elismanhattan.com
Gentile’s Market Counting the mayor among its clientele, this circa-1927 Upper East Side marketplace also offers a deli, catering, fresh produce and a full grocery. 1045 Madison Ave., 212.831.3470.
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Whole Foods Market The world’s leading organic and natural foods supermarket, with five locations in New York City. www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Zabar’s This landmark specialty foods emporium has been serving New York City for more than 70 years, offering premium fish, cheeses, coffee, housewares and more. 2245 Broadway, 800.697.6301, www.zabars.com
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SPECIALTY FOODS
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Russ & Daughters A family operation since 1914, this Lower East Side “appetizing” landmark is beloved for its selection of smoked and cured fish, caviar, bread and sweets like babka and rugelach.179 East Houston, 212.475.4880, www.russanddaughters.com
D. Coluccio and Sons This Italian foods importer in Bay Ridge has everything you could want from the mother country, including combo pastas, olive oil, cheese, cured meats and clientele who haven’t bothered to learn English. 1214-20 60th St., Brooklyn, 718.436.6700.
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Di Palo’s Fine Foods Little Italy lives! Fresh ricotta made daily, salumi, olive oil and hundreds of other Italian specialties. 200 Grand St., 212.226.1033
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OPEN-AIR MARKETS
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Greenmarkets Serving New York City since 1976, these open-air farmers markets give residents access to local farm-fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods and more. 212.788.7476, www.cenyc.org/greenmarket
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Fulton Stall Market Vendors offer locally grown produce and prepared foods at this fresh food marketplace seven days a week, year-round at the South Street Seaport. www.thenewseaport.com
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FARMS
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Maxwells Farm The 45-acre vegetable farm in Changewater, New Jersey, that has become a Greenmarket favorite at Union Square (Mon), Dag Hammarskjöld (47th & 2nd) (Wed) and Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Sat). 908.689.5200, Farmax@bellatlantic.net
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Red Jacket Orchards Located in the Finger Lakes region, this family-run orchard is known for its quality fresh ciders and juices as well as apples, stone fruits, fruit pies and pastries. 315.781.2749, www.redjacketorchards.com
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CHEESE & DAIRY
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Evans Farmhouse Creamery This certified organic, family-operated upstate creamery produces cream-on-top milk and yogurt from its pasture-fed Jersey cows. 607.334.5339
Murray’s Cheese This Greenwich Village landmark with an outpost in Grand Central offers artisanal cheeses from around the globe, plus tastings, tours of the underground cheese caves, and educational classes. 888.MY.CHEEZ, www.murrayscheese.com
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Ronnybrook Farm Dairy This Hudson Valley family farm offers old-fashioned cream-on-top milk, butter, yogurt, cheese and ice cream at its Chelsea Market storefront and beyond. 518.398.8000, www.ronnybrook.com
Saxelby Cheesemongers This Lower East Side shop offers a premium selection of American farmstead cheese, with a focus on artisan cheeses from the American Northeast. Essex Street Market, 212.228.8204, www.saxelbycheese.com
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ARTISANAL FOODS
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Alto Adige Bordered by mountains, this small region in northern Italy draws on both the Alpine and Mediterranean traditions to craft cured ham and cheeses of exceptional quality. www.speckaltoadigeigp-asiagodop.com
Doughnut Plant Artisanal doughnuts made with seasonal fruits and unique glazes, available at the Lower East Side headquarters and elsewhere. 379 Grand St., 212.505.3700, www.doughnutplant.com
Fizzy Lizzy The Manhattan-based maker of eight, refreshing natural juice spritzers with no added sugar or corn syrup. 800.203.9336, www.fizzylizzy.com
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Heritage Foods USA Dedicated to preserving heritage foods and making them available to all Americans by promoting genetic diversity, small family farms and a traceable food supply. 212.980.6603, www.heritagefoodsusa.com
Organic Valley Farmer-owned since 1988, this cooperative of organic family farms now produces dairy, eggs, juice, meat, soy and vegetables. 888.444.6455, www.organicvalley.coop
Widow’s Hole Oyster Co. Located on Peconic Bay on the eastern end of Long Island, Widow’s Hole cultivates and harvests oysters for same-day delivery to New York City. 631.477.3442, www.widowsholeoysters.com
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BOOK STORES
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Kitchen Arts & Letters The country’s largest food and wine bookstore, it stocks more than 12,000 titles and offers access to out-of-print books to assist food professionals, scholars and the general public. 1435 Lexington Ave, 212.876.5550, www.kitchenartsandletters.com
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CATERERS
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The Cleaver Company This longtime green caterer produces a wide range of events with menus showcasing the region and the season; visit their Chelsea Market organic eatery. 428 West 16th St., 212.741.6623, www.cleaverco.com
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Great Performances Whether catering for a 50-seat dinner party or a corporate event for 10,000, this creative and passionate caterer operates concessions from Gracie Mansion to Lincoln Center and now has its own Hudson Valley farm. 304 Hudson St., 212.727.2424, www.greatperformances.com
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FOOD BLOGS
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Serious Eats An online community focused on food and drink, this blog covers food news, recipes, restaurants and more. www.seriouseats.com
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ENVIRONMENT & FOOD COMMUNITY
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City Harvest Since 1982, the world’s first and New York City’s only food rescue program, whose fleet of trucks and volunteers link the city’s hungry with 20 million pounds of food rescued from restaurants, greenmarkets, farms and grocers each year. 575 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor, 917.351.8700, www.cityharvest.org
Environmental Defense Fund For more than 40 years, this 500,000-member nonprofit has worked to protect the environmental rights of current and future generations, focusing on clean air and water, healthy food chains, and ecosystem restoration. www.edf.org
Food Bank for New York City Founded in 1983, the Food Bank is one of the largest food banks in the country, helping to provide 250,000 free meals daily for New Yorkers who would otherwise go hungry. 212.566.7855, www.foodbanknyc.org
Heifer International Building stronger communities in the U.S. and worldwide since 1944, Heifer is a humanitarian organization that seeks to end hunger and increase self-reliance using livestock, training and participants’ agreement to pass along their knowledge to other families in need. 800.422.0474, www.heifer.org
Just Food Working to develop a sustainable food system in the New York City area, Just Food builds partnerships between rural family farms, urban gardeners and New York neighborhoods through Community Supported Agriculture and education. 210 East 51st St., 212.645.9880, www.justfood.org
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Long Island Wine Council With 40 member wineries, this industry association is dedicated to the promotion and development of Long Island’s premium wine producers. 631.369.5887, www.liwines.com
Pear Bureau Confirmed pear enthusiasts or novices looking to learn more about this delicious, sweet and juicy fruit can find recipes, nutritional information and the history of each variety carefully cultivated in the United States. usapears.com
Pride of NY Promoting the sale of food grown and processed within New York State, from farmstead cheese to maple syrup, from grassfed meats to fresh-made pastas. www.prideofny.com
Slow Food NYC The New York City chapter of Slow Food, an international organization focused on celebrating regional food traditions at a slower pace, is dedicated to a food system that is good, clean and fair. www.slowfood.com
New York Restoration Project Founded by Bette Midler, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating and restoring parks and community gardens throughout New York City. 254 West 31st St., 212.333.2552, www.nyrp.org
Uncork New York From Finger Lakes rieslings to Long Island cabernet francs to Hudson Valley dessert wines, the New York Wine and Grape Foundation encourages New Yorkers to drink from their own backyard. www.newyorkwines.org
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Karp Resources Designed to help clients grow their food and agriculture businesses, this boutique consulting firm believes that “good food is good business.” 631.765.9406, www.karpresources.com
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BANKS
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First Pioneer Farm Credit A full-service financial provider for agriculture businesses, First Pioneer offers mortgages, tax planning, consulting, insurance and more. www.firstpioneer.com
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REAL ESTATE
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General Growth Properties/Seaport Marketplace On Pier 17, the Seaport Marketplace is a landmark of Lower Manhattan, with historic buildings and a shopping center set on cobblestone streets with a view of sailing ships on the East River. General Growth Properties has proposed a redevelopment plan that will reconnect the Seaport to Lower Manhattan, drawing local residents and visitors alike. www.thenewseaport.com
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Lieblein Associates Using a mix of public relations, marketing, branding and events, this full-service communications agency delivers high-impact campaigns with measurable results. 631.447.9600, www.liebleinassociates.com
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GIFT SHOPS
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Pylones Since 1985, makers of gifts that excite, educate, and inspire smiles, from houseware and kitchen to garden and stationary. 69 Spring St., 842 Lexington Ave., 49 Grove St. #2, and Grand Central Terminal Shuttle Passage. www.pylones-usa.com, 212.431.3244
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TRANSPORTATION
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Zipcar The world’s largest car sharing and car club provider with a range of hybrid and standard cars throughout New York City waiting for day trips or weekend getaways. 866.4ZIPCAR, www.zipcar.com
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CLOTHING
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