February 23, 2009

Defonte's of Brooklyn New York

Fraternize with good old Italian boys of Brooklyn at this cult sandwich shop (the Red Hook original has been around since 1922). Arteries tingle with joy for scratch-made mozzarella and fried eggplant — or the Vinnie Barbarino (sausage and peppers).

  Gramercy, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brooklyn Charm

January 2, 2009

Baked by Melissa New York

Why are tinier things always tastier? Silver-dollar-size treats in flavors like PB&J, s’mores, tie-dye, and cookie dough are served from a bakery window off Broadway.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Cheap

November 13, 2008

Boqueria Soho New York

With an original 19th Street location, Boqueria has expanded to feed downtown crews tapas, raciones, cheeses, and Iberian desserts.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Brunch, Delivery

April 4, 2008

Grove New York

The floral bar and home boutique supplies exotic buds by the bouquet as well as fancy home accents like candles, pillows, cashmere blankets, tabletop accessories, and pretty fixtures.

  Downtown, Home & Garden, Delivery, Good for Gifts

June 22, 2007

Insomnia Cookies New York

Get dozens of gooey, chunky, doughy dollops delivered warm to your door (free with orders more than $5).

  Food & Drink, Delivery, Late Night

December 19, 2006

TheWoodman New York

High-end firewood delivery service transports oak, maple, cherry, and birch to fireplaces all over the city (plus the Hamptons). Chop, chop.

  Home & Garden, Comes to You, Delivery

May 1, 2006

Ditch Plains New York

An industrial take on the surfer’s favorite hang: Montauk-inspired lobster rolls, oyster shooters, and mac ’n’ cheese.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Delivery, Lobster Roll