 TEA AND COFFEE
Empire Coffee and Tea Co
568 9th Ave (between 41st and 42nd St) phone 212/268-1220.
This store for the serious addict has been fueling New York's caffeine
habits since 1908.
Porto Rico Importing Company
201 Bleecker St (between 6th Ave and MacDougal St) phone 212/477-5421; 40
1/2 St Mark's Place (off 2nd Ave); and 107 Thompson St (between Prince
and Spring St).
Best for coffee, and local rumor has it that the house blends are as
good as many of the more expensive coffees. The Thompson St branch has a
smaller selection and is primarily a café.
LIQUOR STORES
Prices for all kinds of liquor are controlled in New York State
and vary little from one shop to another. We've listed a few that have
an especially good selection or tend to be a touch less expensive. A
state law forbids the sale of hard liquor and wine on Sundays;
supermarkets may sell beer, but not wine or spirits.
Astor Wines and Spirits
12 Astor Place (at Lafayette St) phone 212/674-7500.
Manhattan's best selection and some of the city's most competitive
prices. Good kosher and organic wine section.
Chelsea Wine Vault
75 9th Ave (in Chelsea Market) phone 212/462-4244.
These incredibly knowledgeable folk will sell, store and even teach you
about wine.
Warehouse Wines and Spirits
735 Broadway (between 8th and Waverly Place) phone 212/982-7770.
The top place to get a buzz for your buck, with a wide selection and
frequent reductions on popular lines.
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