Amy's Tastings - New York Area Wines, Jams, Candy, Pickles, and More!

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>>  New York City is about more than pizza slices, hot pretzels, bagels, and gobs of cream cheese. While these Big Apple staples are divine, you'll find amazing gourmet goodies at Greenmarkets, specialty stores, liquor stores, discount shops, regular grocery stores, and even in tiny bodegas.

Yes, it's great to be served specialty beverages and foods at 4-star restaurants, but then, fresh, East Coast jams spread on crusty bread are more than their equal in terms of taste (and, ahum, cost).

Got a family? Tight budget? Or more money to spend than is wise or prudent for most people? You'll all enjoy treasure-hunting in New York for its finest products. Best? Most cost between $3 and $20 each.

Whether you live here or are visiting, I think you'll have as much fun as our family does hunting for special New York area food and beverages. Of course, if you're looking for fresh gift ideas, nothing beats beautifully packaged, hand-packed, tasty food.

Questions? Ask away . . .
Amy Kotulski
July 3, 2009