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Like an Italian bodega this little Italian makes ravioli plus sells imported pasta, olive oll, preserves is a mini gourmet shop. It always looked bigger when I was a kid, but is quite intimate inside. We bought ravioli with fontina and aspargus. The ravioli was dusted with flour. Luckily, I cooked it perfectly al dente with some fresh made marinara sauce( I grew up in Brooklyn), This ravioli was slammin'. The fresh mozzeralla we bought was also salty, melty and lovely. Like Leos in Corona, Dairy Maid makes it's pasta in small batches. Reall old school. Here's to Ave. U.
This tiny shop has been around forever and it looks that way. For those of you old school BK Yelpers out there, it reminds me a bit of now shuttered Joe's Superette (RIP) on Smith Street, treasured in my family for its life changing Rice Balls... It's definitely better stocked than Joe's ever was, but I feel like I want to take a duster to the whole place. And it has that same kind of random vibe in terms of the way the products are displayed. Dean & DeLuca it ain't. But oh, dat Pasta: We stopped in here a few months ago after a looong hiatus and stocked up on Pasta, all of it house-made. We'd been working our way through it, until finally, I pulled out the last of our spoils, some Pappardelle, from the freezer. It cooked up in under 5 minutes and had this perfectly al dente, almost chewy texture to it. Really unexpectedly lovely. Another winner was the Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Ravioli, which actually tasted like its purported filling, something that isn't always the case. Like another favorite of mine, Borgatti's, off Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, they custom cut the fresh pasta for you here on the spot. They did that for us with the Pappardelle. There's nothing like unearthing something delicious that you forgot all about from deep in the recesses of your freezer. Like that aforementioned Pappardelle. In this case, it also served as a reminder to return here. Pronto.
What a gem. I love these kinds of places. When you reflect on "old school" New York, you think of mom & pop shops specializing in a food craft from the old country.... Polish sausages, Ashkenazi Jewish pickles, the Ukrainian knish. Unfortunately these neighborhood staples are being replaced by Starbucks, Dunkins, chain drug stores and the other Staples. In the late 1800s/early 1900s, 4 million Italians emigrated to the U.S., mostly through NY. 4 million from a country of 14 million at the time. And while the Italian neighborhoods have gradually dissipated or been replaced with newer immigrant groups, there are still pockets and holdouts, swimming upstream against FreshDirect and a population who'd rather eat out than cook. This is one such stalwart. Part store, with loads of dry goods and jarred/canned items, they also crank out scores of fresh/frozen hand made pastas which you can take home and cook right away, or put in the freezer. There are similar places in other parts of greater NY, so it's not totally unique. That said, I've lived in several major Western U.S. cities and can't recall anyplace offering real, fresh, retail ravioli - except in a can. Let alone 20 different types. While I was in the store there was an early 20's-something couple also shopping, speaking to each other in the thickest Brooklyn accents. Shame on me for thinking Jersey Shore casting. She had obviously never been there before and he was dutifully showing her the selection and explaining how everything was made daily. He then surprised me by switching to Italian and having an animated discussion with the staff. Something about an important family dinner and needing to impress. The staff member switched back to English and asked the young lady if she'd like their pasta to al dente, and then explained how to prepare it accordingly. It made my day. Here was a young couple respecting tradition and intent on passing it on. May they have lots of kids who will grow up to be regulars at Dairy Maid, hopefully preserving a gem. In the meantime, go & buy some pasta here before the only alternative is Boyardee or Olive Garden. Forget tourist favorites. These are the places that make New York special.
Absolutely INCREDIBLE ravioli! I came here after a doctor's appointment in the area, looking to pick up something to make for dinner later that day. Upon arrival, the front door was locked, but if you ring the bell in the front, they'll buzz you right in. A woman came out from the back right away and helped me promptly. When you walk in, it's like you've been transported somewhere else. It's an adorable little shop with a freezer full of fresh ravioli in a variety of flavors, as well as fresh tortellini. They have a wide selection of other items as well, shelves and shelves full of imported dry pastas, as well as sauces, jarred vegetables, and more. It very much reminded me of Italy! I ended up buying the 12 pack of spinach ravioli for $7.99, and a container of tomato and basil sauce for $5.99. Perfect for two servings- and since I live on my own, I was able to get two meals out of it, which ultimately ended up being pretty cheap! When I finally got around to preparing my dinner, I taste tested the sauce as it was heating up in my saucepan. It's so simple with so few ingredients, but it was out of this world delicious. It worked perfectly with the hot and cheesy ravioli- the most perfect comfort food! Even though the store is pretty far from my apartment (I live in a different neighborhood) I will absolutely be coming back for more! I've missed being able to buy fresh made pasta, and this ravioli is particularly to die for. Looking forward to trying them with other fillings as well! Just thinking about that ravioli makes me want it again- so, run, don't walk to this spot! read more
On an idle Thursday evening, I muttered to myself, "I feel like having carbonara." The boyfriend goes, "You want some now?" I said, "Nah..." He follows up with, "How about now?" I went, "No..." He persists with, "What about now?" And I finally said, "Tomorrow, cuz we don't have the meat." Just to be clear, we have bacon, but not THE meat. What meat you wonder? The one and only, guanciale*. I went to bed but one question nagged me, "Where the heck am I going to find that dang guanciale around here??" The next day, I was wandering about the Italian neighborhoods in hopes of finding the mystical meat. I was just about to give up on my search but who ends up calling out my name? Oh, Dairy Maid, you milky temptress, how dare you carry about yourself so deliciously?? The enticing exterior with its time-soaked sign and the intoxicating interior with its well-stocked shelves was a pure joy for my thirsty eyes but what knocked me head over heels is when I asked, "Do you have guanciale?" and you answered, "Yes." The rest, as they say, is history. * = No insult to bacon or pancetta but if you have ever tried guanciale, you will know why you want it so bad! read more
2 years ago
Like an Italian bodega this little Italian makes ravioli plus sells imported pasta, olive oll, preserves is a mini gourmet shop. It always looked bigger when I was a kid, but is quite intimate inside. We bought ravioli with fontina and aspargus. The ravioli was dusted with flour. Luckily, I cooked it perfectly al dente with some fresh made marinara sauce( I grew up in Brooklyn), This ravioli was slammin'. The fresh mozzeralla we bought was also salty, melty and lovely. Like Leos in Corona, Dairy Maid makes it's pasta in small batches. Reall old school. Here's to Ave. U. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
This tiny shop has been around forever and it looks that way. For those of you old school BK Yelpers out there, it reminds me a bit of now shuttered Joe's Superette (RIP) on Smith Street, treasured in my family for its life changing Rice Balls... It's definitely better stocked than Joe's ever was, but I feel like I want to take a duster to the whole place. And it has that same kind of random vibe in terms of the way the products are displayed. Dean & DeLuca it ain't. But oh, dat Pasta: We stopped in here a few months ago after a looong hiatus and stocked up on Pasta, all of it house-made. We'd been working our way through it, until finally, I pulled out the last of our spoils, some Pappardelle, from the freezer. It cooked up in under 5 minutes and had this perfectly al dente, almost chewy texture to it. Really unexpectedly lovely. Another winner was the Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Ravioli, which actually tasted like its purported filling, something that isn't always the case. Like another favorite of mine, Borgatti's, off Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, they custom cut the fresh pasta for you here on the spot. They did that for us with the Pappardelle. There's nothing like unearthing something delicious that you forgot all about from deep in the recesses of your freezer. Like that aforementioned Pappardelle. In this case, it also served as a reminder to return here. Pronto. read more
4 years ago
15 years ago
What a gem. I love these kinds of places. When you reflect on "old school" New York, you think of mom & pop shops specializing in a food craft from the old country.... Polish sausages, Ashkenazi Jewish pickles, the Ukrainian knish. Unfortunately these neighborhood staples are being replaced by Starbucks, Dunkins, chain drug stores and the other Staples. In the late 1800s/early 1900s, 4 million Italians emigrated to the U.S., mostly through NY. 4 million from a country of 14 million at the time. And while the Italian neighborhoods have gradually dissipated or been replaced with newer immigrant groups, there are still pockets and holdouts, swimming upstream against FreshDirect and a population who'd rather eat out than cook. This is one such stalwart. Part store, with loads of dry goods and jarred/canned items, they also crank out scores of fresh/frozen hand made pastas which you can take home and cook right away, or put in the freezer. There are similar places in other parts of greater NY, so it's not totally unique. That said, I've lived in several major Western U.S. cities and can't recall anyplace offering real, fresh, retail ravioli - except in a can. Let alone 20 different types. While I was in the store there was an early 20's-something couple also shopping, speaking to each other in the thickest Brooklyn accents. Shame on me for thinking Jersey Shore casting. She had obviously never been there before and he was dutifully showing her the selection and explaining how everything was made daily. He then surprised me by switching to Italian and having an animated discussion with the staff. Something about an important family dinner and needing to impress. The staff member switched back to English and asked the young lady if she'd like their pasta to al dente, and then explained how to prepare it accordingly. It made my day. Here was a young couple respecting tradition and intent on passing it on. May they have lots of kids who will grow up to be regulars at Dairy Maid, hopefully preserving a gem. In the meantime, go & buy some pasta here before the only alternative is Boyardee or Olive Garden. Forget tourist favorites. These are the places that make New York special. read more
5 years ago
What can I say..? I looove Dairy Maid!!! I actually went there to get stuffed shells but forgot this is not the day they have them fresh. No loss I got the ravioli. The stuffed shells are fantastic! The ricotta is light,creamy and you could eat a whole box of 8 on your own! I needed them today,lol, but the ravioli are wonderful too. If you're really in a pinch for time her sauces are fab I usually make my own but a few months ago I did get the meat sauce and everyone loved it. Dairy Maid has imported pastas, canned tomatoes, passata, cooked food that is frozen and so much more in this little store. One person at a time, ring the bell and they are now closed on Sunday. I forgot to ask but I believe it's Thursday to Saturday for stuffed shells fresh. They do have them frozen I just prefer anything with cheese fresh. Go get some great stuffed or plain pasta and everything to go with it! The owner runs the store and is a lovely person read more
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