I came here for lunch, and it was one of the most delicious meals I have had in New York. This is…read moremy first time trying Trinidad food, so I wanted to get everything. Inside there is a line to order, as well as kiosks on the side. There are also two small tables if you want to eat inside. The bathroom is very clean, and they also have a sink by the wall to wash your hands. Service is efficient and I got my food about 15 minutes after ordering. My favorite was 100% the doubles. The basic channa double with tamarind sauce and mango chutney was so soft and perfectly sweet and tangy. The oxtail and goat curry were also good, but the channa was far superior---which says a lot since I love meat. I like the softer texture of doubles more than the thicker aloo pie and thinner/dryer roti. And considering how affordable every item is, I would definitely come back if I am around the area!

My new favorite food - doubles! I see what the hype is about and I'll be buying a few doubles to…read moretake home next time. The shop is steady busy with takeout orders and the occasional folks (like me) who wanted to sit and enjoy my first doubles there. They only have two tables and chairs. Most people order to go. You may order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called when it is ready to pick up. The kiosk is good because it easily shows all the sauces you may add to your doubles and the variety of other things like drinks, etc you may order. There is also the option to get in line and place your oder. You can watch the assembly line of workers quickly making food. Then check out with the cashier. They sell lots of different cakes, breads, nuts, and drinks too. I was a little overwhelmed on what to order, but a nice employee helped me out. I showed him what I was trying to order and asked for suggestions. Thanks to him I had the best doubles! Added tamarind sauce, mango chutney, and the benny sauce. The perfect vegetarian meal for $2.50! It is made of roti (flatbread), curried chickpeas, and topped with the sauces. Then rolled up to make a sandwich. So flavorful! I wasn't too sure which drink to get as I wasn't sure what they all tasted like. Chose the Seamoss drink, which is a mix of milk, seams, nutmeg, and some spices. Milky and not overly sweet. This was good. Maybe next time I'll get sorrel, which is hibiscus. They said the peanut drink is good too. Ordered Pholourie with tamarind sauce. These are fried savory dough balls. I couldn't resist getting a sweet treat. So, I randomly picked the salara bread, which looks like a cinnamon swirl bread slice. It is actually stuffed with shredded coconut that is colored red and tastes like cherry. Pretty good and not overly sweet. Definitely add this place to your list of eats in Queens. It is a trek from the city, but so good! Also, nice that it is a little bit away from the loud busy part of Liberty Ave in Richmond Hill. This is about a 15-20 min walk from there on Lefferts Blvd. Restroom available.

## A Slice of Italy in the Big Apple: A Five-Star Review of Eataly - Flatiron…read more **Rating:** 5/5 Stars **Location:** 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron District) **Primary Vibe:** Vibrant, bustling, upscale marketplace, and culinary playground celebrating authentic Italian food, wine, and culture. --- ### Introduction: The Disneyland of Italian Cuisine Stepping off Fifth Avenue and into **Eataly Flatiron** is an immersive sensory experience like no other. Often described by visitors as the ultimate playground for lovers of Italian food, this sprawling marketplace seamlessly combines a bustling grocery store, multiple regional sit-down restaurants, quick-service counters, and a rooftop bar and restaurant (Amalfi). Whether you are hunting down rare imported treats, sitting down for a world-class pizza, or simply wandering the lively aisles to admire the artisanal goods, Eataly delivers an energetic taste of Italy right in the center of Manhattan. This review explores what makes this iconic New York institution a stellar destination for food enthusiasts. --- ### The Marketplace and Shopping Experience The ground floor of Eataly is a vibrant labyrinth of high-quality imported goods, fresh produce, cured meats, and specialty items. * **Gourmet Finds:** From specialty chocolates like the Antica Torroneria Piemontese truffle selections to premium snack options and fresh Oishii strawberries, the market showcases top-tier ingredients. While prices lean toward the higher end, the commitment to authentic, premium quality is evident across every aisle. * **Durable Souvenirs:** Even the practical items stand out--their durable, reusable tote bags have become a favorite memento for visitors exploring the city. * **Efficient Checkout:** Despite the heavy foot traffic and bustling crowds, the checkout process moves smoothly thanks to a combination of friendly cashiers and convenient self-serve checkout kiosks. --- ### Dining Highlights: From Casual Bites to Sit-Down Feasts Eataly is home to several distinct eateries, most notably **La Pizza & La Pasta**, where diners can watch master chefs craft incredible dishes. * **Starters and Drinks:** Starting a meal with the *Focaccia Bianca*--freshly baked, warm bread paired with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and rosemary--sets a wonderful tone. Refreshing beverages like the *Limoncello Spritz* or a crisp *Hugo Spritz* provide the ideal sip for a relaxing meal. * **The Main Events:** Pizzas like the *Diavolo Dolce*--featuring a brilliant combination of hot spicy honey and whipped ricotta--showcase the kitchen's mastery of flavor balance. Traditional pasta dishes, such as a creamy, perfectly executed carbonara with crisp guanciale, win over even the most particular palates. * **Sweet Finishes:** No trip to Eataly is complete without heading to the front café for a shareable portion of their phenomenal, house-made tiramisu. --- ### Atmosphere and Service The energy inside Eataly Flatiron is electric. It is loud, lively, and undeniably touristy, but that buzz adds to the charm of feeling like you have stepped right into a lively piazza in Italy. The staff across the various service counters and restaurants manage the massive daily crowds with remarkable patience and attentiveness. Servers are prompt, friendly, and more than happy to guide guests through the expansive menu options. --- ### Summary of Highlights | Feature Category | Performance Highlights | | --- | --- | | **Marketplace Variety** | Incredible selection of imported Italian goods, fresh produce, and gourmet treats. | | **Standout Dishes** | Crispy-crusted artisanal pizzas, creamy carbonara, and authentic tiramisu. | | **Atmosphere** | Vibrant, bustling, and immersive Italian food market energy. | | **Beverage Program** | Refreshing spritzes, local and imported wines, and rooftop bars. | | **Convenience** | Located right in the Flatiron District with smooth checkout options. | --- ### Conclusion: A Five-Star Italian Escape Eataly Flatiron is much more than a grocery store or a collection of restaurants; it is a full celebration of the Italian way of living where every ingredient tells a story. While it can get busy and carries a premium price tag, the unmatched quality, vibrant atmosphere, and sheer variety of culinary options make it a must-visit destination in New York City. It earns a well-deserved, flavorful **5 out of 5 stars**.

This is the most famous Eataly in New York City and it is in Flatiron. There is a lot to explore in…read moreEataly with a supermarket to buy groceries and many eateries inside the market where you can get gelato and dine in pizza and pasta. There is a rooftop bar and restaurant called AMALFI in this location. There were many reusable tote bags of different variety for sale and they were very durable. But I did not come here for the tote bags this time. I came here for the chocolates that were on sale. They were having a sale of up to 50% of on selected items. The Chocolate Pistachio Truffles by Antica Torroneria Piemontese were 32% off the original price. Each chocolate was wrapped individually and were somewhat sticky when I tried them out. The pesto chips by Tartuflanghe that Eataly carried were 35% off. It was somewhat pricy even after the discount. It was originally $10.99 and with the discount it was brought down to $7.19. The pesto chips were tempting but I decided to not get them. The Grisbi Hazelnut Cream by Vicenzi was really good when I tried them out. They were mini hazelnut cream filled pies. I also got the Oishii strawberries, which were very cute and neatly packaged in the plastic container. They were really fresh and bright red. I never had these before and it was nice to try them for the first time. The bathrooms here were very clean but very busy with a line. There were many self serve check out kiosks and cashiers in this location.

Maybe a bit expensive for rice pudding but it was yummy. Love the vibe and decor. Despite the sassy…read moresignage, employees were welcoming and nice. They limit samples to 3 flavors. The classic creamy flavors were the best (coconut was delicious with coconut flakes).

This spot was so popular once upon a time. A friend was visiting NYC and wanted to come here for…read morethe nostalgia. We were able to sample some flavors before he settled on the Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. This was simple, sweet, with some vanilla notes. Their smallest cup is 4oz for $5.50. It's nice to have a bite or too, but can get quite overwhelming.

The Meadow is a gem of a shop in NoLita (as well as super-close to SoHo). the cozy store houses…read morecurated artisan salts, bitters, and chocolates from across the country--and around the globe. it's surprising how many variety of salts, bitters, and chocolates are available in this small space, but at the same time the store feels uncluttered, clean, and warm. while the store is a tight squeeze if several people are inside...the interior has a friendly cute vibe to it. tbh, if you are culinary-centric person...you could probably spend an our or two perusing the salts and bitters while also taking in the variety of dark, milk, and white chocolates bars available here plus there are smaller chocolate items and sweets at the register. the service is top-notch because the staff are both knowledgeable and affable about the items in the store especially the chocolate. there are several walls of chocolate bars...while it's curated...it's still a lot to take in. got some assistance from Eva and Miguel as i was looking to pick up an assortment of chocolates to be used as a part of a gift. they were helpful in both suggestions but also speaking to the chocolate, itself, as well as the origin/makers of the chocolate. color me impressed. landed on several bars as well as bundle of super tiny bars. everything was bagged up neatly to go. can't recommend any of the particular chocolates i got bc i never tried them as they were part of a gift, BUT the recipient of these chocolates said they were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed them. definitely worth a visit if you're in NoLita or looking for gastronomic spots (that aren't restaurants) for your salts, bitters, and chocolate needs and wants. FYI: prices do range on the high side because items here are artisan and not mass-produced...4 chocolates bars items totaled up to about $50ish...again this aren't any old chocolates and this ain't any old shop!

Friendly staff, quaint shop in NYC for bitters, liqueur, chocolate, flowers, Himalayan salt…read morecrystals and blocks as well. My friend much appreciated the Yuzu bitters that we got for him as he is an avid mixologist!

Stopped by quickly to grab me a nice tasting hot dog and I was not disappointed. I also got some…read moreMac n cheese to complete the meal and I was satisfied. I was on the upper level at the Chelsea Market, apparently there's a lower level but I didn't go there. Upper level is small but they do have a few seats. It was a bit busy so I was in and out. Not much to write about customer service as I didn't stay to chit chat but the atmosphere is nice and the hot dogs are so delicious. It was priced fairly too so that's a bonus.

The absolute best place in New York for pastrami sandwiches in my opinion. The cole slaw is also…read morepretty amazing. And now that Chelsea market has a lot more seating opportunities, there's no excuse not to come. The only reason not to try this place is if you're afraid of watching people cut big chunks of meat. But as a vegetarian you wouldn't come here anyways.

Fantastic store. Many high quality products and reason able prices. Absolute huge selection of…read morethoughtfully curated herbs, legumes, sugars, salts, veggies, syrups, honeys, and so much more. Seemingly endless array of choices for recipes to cook, bake, and steep. Duals has a strong bend toward foods popular in the Indian subcontinent, but certainlty is not limited to that region. They also have a selection of non food items like incense, toiletries, much more.

This store has everything you could ever need. Tea, curry, pani puri, colon cleanse, and much more!…read moreHelpful staff as well

Shi Eurasia is a great go-to spot for Europeans (Brits in particular) who want to grab food that…read moreyou might not always find state-side. All of the usual suspects are here - crisps, biscuits, crumpets, and teas. I was able to find all of my childhood favorites and then some! Some of the things I wanted were out of stock or missing (Walkers variety packs, Jaffa Cakes), however that didn't put too much of a damper on the experience. I don't know why they say you can't take photos or videos in here. In 2023, I expect that anywhere and everywhere is able to be photographed just given that we all have smartphones. That, and the somewhat unfriendly staff don't make it as much fun as it could be. Overall, this place is really convenient and definitely special. I like that i can come here and just stock up on snacks and things.

I went in here to buy Tim Tams and Vegemite. The Tim Tams were $8.99/packet. I thought, 'OK,…read morethey/re the real ones from Australia, not the ones made by Arnott's especially for importing to the U.S. so that's why they're so expensive,' because on the Shi Eurasia website they show a pic of a packet that you can get in Australia, i.e. without the words "Cookies" on them. I realized when I got home that what I actually paid for was the American import ones. The same ones you can buy in Target for $5.49. The first ingredient listed is "sugar." On the Australian ones the first ingredient is "Milk chocolate (38%)". But the Vegemite was a decent price, the staff was nice, there are some good things in there that you don't see in other stores here, so I would go back, just not for Tim Tams.

Creative vegan options and intimate vibes. Added tomato bisque which was delish with the panini. It…read morewas good in a delicate way esp on the rainy day I went. I would go again if in proximity and I wanted a healthy vegan meal and maybe try the Korean items this time.

Dinner | $40-50 We walked in last night without a…read morereservation. The owner/chef was extremely friendly and helpful and made sure that we were happy with everything we ordered and with the service. The cocktails were lovely and I enjoyed the vegan.bulgogi bibimbop quite a lot and my friend really liked her cheesecake. The restaurant is beautiful and the live music added a special touch. I'll be back!

Only specialized shop in Manhattan that sells British food and treats. Cottage pies, scotch eggs,…read moresausages, Cadbury, Terrys orange chocolate. Oh my! Friendly Service. You'll be greeted by Gracie the store cat! Highly recommend.

My friend wanted to come to Myers of Keswick because it's not often you see a British shop, and she…read morewanted to try the meat pies. This is a tiny shop, but contains a variety of items to choose from, such as cookies, candy, chocolate, tea, jam, etc. We ordered: The Sheperd's Pie ($7.95) had actual lamb inside so there was a bit of a gamey taste. This was surprising because a lot of pubs just lie and use beef instead. The mash on top also has truffle oil mixed in. This was my friend's favorite pie. The Chicken and Mushroom Pie ($6.25), and the Chicken and Leek Pie ($6.25) were both great, but we preferred the mushroom because it had more traditional gravy. The Scotch Egg ($5.95) was too greasy and salty for us. The Sausage Roll ($6.25) had a flakey crust. I liked it. The Steak and Ale Pie ($6.95) was meaty and flavorful, but it was heavy. My friend was not a fan of both the sausage roll, and the steak and ale pie because she found it too heavy and salty. Overall the pies are good quality and there are not many places to get them. Note that all these pastries were warmed them up in the oven when we got home prior to eating.

This is the butcher shop I go for special occasions. With prices of beef and import tariffs getting…read morehigher, the meats here are not cheap. However, if you are willing to splurge a bit, the quality here is second to none in the city. They carry Miyazaki wagyu in various cuts, along with American wagyu and top quality Mujifuji pork from Canada. I have purchased steaks and chops from them many times and it has always resulted in a bunch of happy faces.

Very understanding knowledgeable butcher and complete complement of beef cuts. The beef quality was…read moreoutstanding