This is one of the most unique kosher specialty stores I've ever patronized. I primarily purchase things here for Passover, and I purchase their charcuterie. (I've yet to purchase any of their fresh meat, leaving that to Fischer Brothers and Leslie). The lahmabagine and kibbeh for Passover were delightful and replicated their chametzdik counterparts almost perfectly. What keeps me coming back are the superb kosher prosciutto, veal spalla, and other such items, which one can not really find elsewhere. The goose prosciutto is as close of an alternative to its porcine cousin as you'll find anywhere, and the taste is out of this world. The pates are authentically French, and go splendidly on some of their house-baked baguette, with dijon and cornichons. I've used their prosciutto, bresaola, and other products in making many Italian dishes, including antipasto platters. This is my go-to place for kosher Italian meats and pates. Many items in the store are geared towards Syrian palates, as well.
It's nice to see real butcher shops still around in the city. I was excited to see Prime Butcher Baker open up in Yorkville and have had a chance to shop there recently. Problem is, my wallet just can't really afford it!
If you are looking for a true Kosher experience this place plays by all the rules. From the meats, to the prepared foods, to the freezer items, to bakery goods, and canned/jarred items on the shelves everything is certified Kosher. They even have items that surprised me such as salads (quinoa and cous cous chick pea), rice (kobe beef fried rice and Mexican rice), kabobs (Korean beef satay and seafood) among others. Their meat selection is terrific and displayed in the front window so you get a good view of slabs of meat while walking by. The bakery items which are in the back half of the place are just delicious. Cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, rugalach, babka, muffins, etc, are all made here. This sleek looking designer store is fully stocked with all types of refrigerated, freezer, and grocery items.
As a Kosher gourmet food shop goes the prices are very high on certain items, with some causing sticker shock as soon as you lay eyes on them. Sure, you are paying for the gourmet quality and the fact that it is Kosher, but be a bit realistic of the neighborhood it is in. 2nd Ave and 82nd Street is not Madison or Park Ave over here!
Still, if you can afford to splurge now and then as I have done it's worth a visit once in a while.
This is one of the most unique kosher specialty stores I've ever patronized. I primarily purchase things here for Passover, and I purchase their charcuterie. (I've yet to purchase any of their fresh meat, leaving that to Fischer Brothers and Leslie). The lahmabagine and kibbeh for Passover were delightful and replicated their chametzdik counterparts almost perfectly. What keeps me coming back are the superb kosher prosciutto, veal spalla, and other such items, which one can not really find elsewhere. The goose prosciutto is as close of an alternative to its porcine cousin as you'll find anywhere, and the taste is out of this world. The pates are authentically French, and go splendidly on some of their house-baked baguette, with dijon and cornichons. I've used their prosciutto, bresaola, and other products in making many Italian dishes, including antipasto platters. This is my go-to place for kosher Italian meats and pates. Many items in the store are geared towards Syrian palates, as well.
It's nice to see real butcher shops still around in the city. I was excited to see Prime Butcher Baker open up in Yorkville and have had a chance to shop there recently. Problem is, my wallet just can't really afford it!
If you are looking for a true Kosher experience this place plays by all the rules. From the meats, to the prepared foods, to the freezer items, to bakery goods, and canned/jarred items on the shelves everything is certified Kosher. They even have items that surprised me such as salads (quinoa and cous cous chick pea), rice (kobe beef fried rice and Mexican rice), kabobs (Korean beef satay and seafood) among others. Their meat selection is terrific and displayed in the front window so you get a good view of slabs of meat while walking by. The bakery items which are in the back half of the place are just delicious. Cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, rugalach, babka, muffins, etc, are all made here. This sleek looking designer store is fully stocked with all types of refrigerated, freezer, and grocery items.
As a Kosher gourmet food shop goes the prices are very high on certain items, with some causing sticker shock as soon as you lay eyes on them. Sure, you are paying for the gourmet quality and the fact that it is Kosher, but be a bit realistic of the neighborhood it is in. 2nd Ave and 82nd Street is not Madison or Park Ave over here!
Still, if you can afford to splurge now and then as I have done it's worth a visit once in a while.