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Mail-Order Gifts from The Slow Food Guide to New York City The Slow Food Guide to New York City by Ben Watson and Patrick Martins (to be published in spring of 2003) offers a number of gift ideas for the holidays. Recommended New York City Retailers: Murray's Cheese Shop Other Location: Grand Central Market, Lexington Avenue at 43rd Street Gift boxes of assorted cheeses from different countries of origin come in small (4 types; $59.95) and large (6 types; $89.95). Stilton cheese is available as a 5-pound wheel for $59.95, or in a 7-ounce crock from Britain's Cropwell Bishop Dairy for $18.99. All orders received before noon are shipped the same day via Fed Ex 2nd-day air. Orders for Christmas delivery must be received by Wednesday, December 18. Kossar's Bialys Bialys and garlic bialys are $6/dozen; bagels and sesame sticks are $7.20/dozen. All products are certified glatt kosher. In business since 1936. Russ & Daughters A wide selection of smoked salmon and other fish; herring; "alternative" caviar (Alaskan salmon roe, Caribbean flying fish roe with wasabi, etc.). Very nice gift boxes, including New York bagels, cream cheese, capers, and other necessary accompaniments. Established in 1914. Eileen's Special Cheesecake Eileen's carries 20 varieties of cheesecake, resembling the Italian "dry" style more than the gooey, creamy types. Their plain cheesecake is still perhaps the best, but flavors like amaretto, pumpkin, cookies and cream, marble, and cappuccino are worth trying. You can also order a "sampler cheesecake" with 12 assorted slices to help you decide. Eileen's sells a collection of nine assorted "mini-cheesecakes" and also rugelach, cookies, and other items. Peter Luger Peter Luger sells packages of USDA Prime, dry-aged porterhouse and strip steaks, ranging in price from $162.95 to $250.70, including overnight shipping. They also sell Peter Luger Steak Sauce, which retails for $49.95 for a case of six bottles, or $79.95 for a case of 12. New York's premier steak house, founded in 1887. More Information on the Slow Food Movement: Slow Food USA Slow Food's international Web site in English: www.slowfood.com For Books on Slow Food Chelsea Green Publishing Co.
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