Archestratus
“And every item of food I've had in the cafe has been phenomenally delicious – I dream about the biscuits and pistachio lace cookies.”
“Large variety–bbq, nyc, local, memoir, baking, etc. It was organized well, bright, and easy to peruse.”
“The owner of the place is super sweet, and is there to help anyway she can.”
Archestratus
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
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$ Price range Under $10
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Archestratus Books & Foods is the local Greenpoint quaint bookstore you never knew you needed in your life. Just recently opened this past weekend, Archestratus has hundreds and hundreds of books relating to cooking and cuisines of various cultures around the world, in addition to artistic greeting cards from Studio Sarah and a variety of sketch and journal books. Whether you are seeking books as a carnivore or a vegetarian/vegan, books on paella or books on healing with food – Archestratus has it all.
Plus, they have a liquor license (bonus!). So, at the back of the bookstore you'll find a cozy cafe serving beer, wine, and fun homemade snacks.
The owner of the place is super sweet, and is there to help anyway she can. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Brooklyn. And really if you're in any of the five boroughs if you're a cook of any kind. Can't wait to visit again soon!
When I told owner Paige Lipari I wanted to move in … I wasn't joking. But seriously, this place was almost created for a cookbook nerd slash baker like myself!! Which is why I was introduced to the shop in the first place. Even people who know me knew I would love this place.
When I had to downsize my apartment, all my books went to my sisters garage but my cookbooks. My cookbooks! I couldn't dare shove them in a dark room. They are meant to be displayed. They bring me joy and they guide me in creating beautiful meals and treats that make my friends and family happy.
The curating of the cookbooks is impressive!! I saw so many of my favorites from local bakeries cookbooks like Baked, Four and Twenty Blackbirds to local restaurants like Buvet and Nomad. Then the treats section had heavy hitters like Dorie Greenspan. Vegetarian cookbooks had all the staples like Moosewood. And there is even a food memoir section. I have meaning to get Colin Atrophy Hagendorf's "Slice Harvester". This little punk rocker ate a slice of pizza at every pizza joint in Manhattan and lived to talk about it. I already started reading this and it's hilarious!!! Oh then there's the cute little kid sized kitchen area with food books like one of my childhood favorites Maurice Sendak's "In the Night Kitchen". And I also had an obsession with child size kitchens from the day my little brother was born. I got to play with one and I wanted one ever since.
And if allllllll that wasn't enough. They have more of my favorite past time, coffee and treats!! I wanted the pistachio lace cookie but they were all devoured by the time I got there. From what I hear Lipari makes these Italian treats. I think I feel future BFF coming on.
Yesterday was independent bookstore day. If you spent a $100 you got a free tote (Baggu brand so yeah…quality) and if you bought a cookbook you would get a free cookie. I bought a coffee, a good memoir and chatted this young ladies ear off. I'm pretty sure she regretted pouring me regular coffee but she was super sweet.
And last but not least. The bathroom here is huge. I absolutely love the Andy Warhol cake print and the measuring cup vase for the flowers.
I will be visiting more often until my move in is complete! Ha! Alright… I'll just come for books and cookies.
Wonderful selection of cookbooks! Small and quiet. Large variety–bbq, nyc, local, memoir, baking, etc. It was organized well, bright, and easy to peruse. The space felt warm and friendly. They also have notebooks and stationery items. They have used cookbooks on sale on carts out in front of the shop. There is also a cafe in the back, but it didn't seem open on that day. We were there on Halloween and it looked like they were setting up a movie screening in that section. Really cute shop!
Absolutely LOVED this fabulous new cookbook store (!!) in Greenpoint. We read about it in the NYTimes and had to check it out for ourselves. We love to cook so this place was heaven.
Books are organized well, with sections for different countries/backgrounds (e.g., Italian, Jewish, Caribbean, Nordic), different techniques (e.g., pickling, farming, baking), as well as by memoir, etc. We spent an hour perusing and could have stayed longer.
What was most fantastic was the collection. Yes, all the newest, most up-to-date cookbooks were on display but also community coil-bound cookbooks and other unusual gems. Used books are also included among the mix so that you can score some really great deals – I found two copies of a huge, fantastic grilling book in very good condition for $11 each! Can't wait to visit again and bring friends. The woman at the front counter, who I'm assuming may be the owner, was friendly and very sweet. Cafe in the back with drinks and snacks, too.