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We all know that with the current Coronavirus outbreak situation, supporting local businesses and service-based work is VITAL. The restaurant industry is getting hit big time, and more than ever, they need our help and support to survive. For those who can, show your support and loyalty by participating in employee relief funds, buying gift cards from your favorite spots, but also ordering in! Even during these challenging times, many of your favorite restaurants are still ready to serve you, offering contactless deliveries and takeout. Some orders have to be done directly via phone or text for pickup on site, and many others use third-party services via Seamless, Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Doordash or Caviar. The latter two even launched a package of commission relief and marketing support for new and existing partner restaurants, and are offering financial assistance to Couriers who are sick as well donating food and providing financial assistance to out-of-work Captains.
You don’t have to spend your quarantine eating spam or beans out of a can. You can still safely enjoy some of NYC’s best food to brighten up your meals during these challenging times, all whilst showing your loyalty and support. I’ve assembled a curated guide for pickup and delivery options from the very best restaurants in New York. Many of them are usually hard reservations to come by, so let’s look on the bright side – this might be the first time you’ll actually get to discover some of NYC’s top eats this easily!
⇒ THE EASIEST HEALTHY OPTIONS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY:
Starting with these because staying healthy is the priority and virus prevention also comes down to our immune system. Here are easy accessible options for immunity boosting foods:
Food is Medicine – use code XOGOURMADELA for 20% off
Sakara
www.sakara.com
Online Delivery Meal Program
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Food is Medicine is Sakara’s motto. If you haven’t yet, this is the perfect time to start living the Sakara Life, with all meal delivery programs moving forward as usual. Plant-based, nutrient-dense, organic, and DELICIOUS meals delivered nation-wide (contact-free). Use code XOGOURMADELA and the link above for 20% offyour order.
Juice Press
www.juicepress.com
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You can still order organic smoothies & bowls (made-to-order), juices and immunity shots, salads and soups, but also the new JP Organic Grocery. with fresh organic produce items delivered in in all boroughs. Don’t forget your turmeric. and ginger shots!
Juice Generation
www.juicegeneration.com
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They’re still juicin’ every day from 7am-7pm for all your at-home immunity needs. Stop by any of their open locations for takeout or skip the line with order ahead. If you’re looking for free, contactless delivery, visit Postmates, Uber Eats, Doordash, or Grubhub.
Dr Smood
www.drsmood.com
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You can now pre-order probably the healthiest and most immunity boosting food in the world with the Dr Smood pickup app. Download the app and receive a $5 off your first order with promo code ‘SMARTFOOD’*. They are also adding in a free no-chemical, food grade, and all-natural hand sanitizer refill with every pickup.
Brodo
www.brodo.com
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I swear by bone broth for immunity boosting, especially with some extra turmeric and garlic. For pickup, they process all orders digitally (via their app or order.brodo.com) and a staff member will bring your order out to you when ready. You can also use either of these digital methods to get free delivery within 1 mile of their shops (also ship nationwide).
Sweetgreen
www.sweetgreen.com
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Stock up on those greens! You can now order your salad to your apartment, without any delivery fees whatsoever, all through the Sweetgreen site.
DIG
www.diginn.com
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Healthy yet hearty farm-to-table fast-casual bowls via takeout or free contactless delivery. To be ordered via the Dig App or their website.
⇒ THE QUARANTINE SPLURGE – NYC’S VERY BEST RESTAURANTS AT HOME:
Rezdora
www.rezdora.nyc
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The hottest pasta dishes in NYC is now accessible in your own home! You can order fully prepared dishes for delivery on Caviar or if you are safely in the Flatiron, opt for take out: not only can you pick up their amazing house-made pastas, they are also offering bottles from the restaurant’s Northern Italian wine list at retail price from 11am to 9pm daily! And for your solitary pasta party, Rezdora has dinner kits available for pick-up for $40 that includes dry pasta for two with your choice of pomodoro, duck ragu, and vegetarian mushroom ragu (as well as gelato and tiramisu). Order on their website.
Now’s your time to try Rezdora’s’ amazing pasta in the comfort of your own home
Carbone
www.carbonenewyork.com
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The cat’s out of the bag and the response has been overwhelming. The toughest Italian restaurant to get a reservation in the city is offering delivery via Caviar. Never again will you fulfill your Spicy Rigatoni Vodka craving this easily!
Nami Nori
www.naminori.nyc
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Considering how hard it’s been to score a table at Nami Nori, this might be the first time you’ll actually get to try their spicy crab handroll. They are accepting orders from Tue-Sat from 4PM – 9:30PM, at this link.
Nami Nori’s hyped hand rolls
Minetta Tavern
www.minettatavernny.com
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If a ($33!) Black Label Burger doesn’t put a smile to your face, then I don’t know what can. For your pick-up and delivery orders from this Greenwich Village staple, call 212-475-3850 between 4 and 9pm (10pm on Friday and Saturday). Menu here.
The famous $33 Black Label Burger
Atoboy
www.atoboynyc.com
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One of my favorite Korean fusion restaurants in the city is offering delivery for the first time ever via Caviar. Hours are 5pm to 9pm from Monday trough Saturday. Wine, beer and soju are also on offer.
Gochujang Chicken on Caviar for $21
Hillstone
www.hillstonerestaurant.com
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Nothing pairs better with Netflix than a spinach and artichoke dip. Both Midtown and Murray Hill locations of the popular American bar and grill are offering a condensed menu for takeout and delivery. Order here.
Barbuto
www.barbutonyc.com
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Our beloved Barbuto is back! Not the welcome back we all expected, but this West Village icon is currently offering a BARBUTO TO GO (pick up only) menu from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Accepting pre-orders via email, info@barbutonyc.com, until 2:00pm daily or call at 212.924.9700 to place an order.
Barbuto’s famous chicken will def bright up your day!
Bar Primi
www.barprimi.com
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Andrew Carmellini’s East Village spot offers all its Italian signature dishes for delivery via Caviar, from spaghetti and clams to broccoli rabe-studden orecchiette. Order here.
Anton’s
www.antonsnyc.com
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What an amazing initiative from this relatively new West Village hotspot. Anton’s is offering a Stay In, Help Out To Go menu where each item is $1/one dollar. Their hope is that you’ll order your way through this $1 menu, and shower the kitchen team with tips. 100% of your spend (every single dollar from your bill + gratuity) will go directly to their Kitchen Team. Orders & payment are made by phone (to minimize physical interaction) at 212.924.0818 from Noon – 8 PM, daily. Limited delivery in the West Village and no-contact pick up.
Raoul’s
www.raouls.com
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The iconic Soho French bistro is offering a limited menu for takeout. Call 212-966-3518 for more details or order on Grubhub.
Llama San
www.llamasannyc.com
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The best restaurant of 2019 at home! Llama San is offering a limited selection of their stellar Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine for pick-up, via phone at 646-590-4422 or email at pickup@llamasannyc.com – as well as half-priced wine and beer bottles. Call or email between noon and 5pm, and schedule a pick-up between 5pm and 10pm. They are also doing a great Llama family auction – make sure to check out their IG.
Llama San’s outstanding octopus rice
Taverna Kyclades
www.tavernakyclades.com
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Green seafood cravings? The Bayside (718-631-2000) and Astoria (718-545-8555) locations of this famous Greek restaurant are now delivering their entire menus via phone, and the East Village outpost is available on Caviar.
Greek Salad always a win
Striphouse
www.striphouse.com
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This NYC class steakhouse is offering take out and delivery. Take out orders will receive 10% off and 50% off select wines to go for curbside pickup.. Call (212) 328-0000 to place an order for take out or order delivery via Grubhub.
Morton’s Steak
www.mortons.com/newyork
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Just like its sister restaurant Striphouse, To place your order for curbside service To-Go, call your favorite location (the Manhattan Midtown number is 212-972-3315 and get 10% off on all To-Go orders). Deliveries via GrubHub.
Le French Diner
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This casual French bistro in the LES is a true gem. They are now offering pick-up at their restaurant from 5pm until 9:30pm ish. Just call 212-777-1577 for menu details and to place your order.
Niche Niche and Tokyo Record Bar are collaborating on a $20 bento box and a $45 dinner for two as a pickup option, with a bottle of wine for an extra $25. The menu changing every day, so make sure to check their Instagram page for details. They’re also selling their inventory of sake and Champagne. You can book your order and a timed pickup at both directly on Resy (link for Tokyo Record Bar here.
⇒ FOR THE BEST ASIAN FOOD:
Ivan Ramen
www.ivanramen.com
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What is more comforting that a hearty hot bowl of ramen. Both LES and Hell’s Kitchen locations are available for delivery.
We all need a hearty Ramen right now
Hanoi House
www.hanoihousenyc.com
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My all-time favorite NYC Vietnamese restaurant is offering a special takeout menu with not only its stellar pho, but also banh mi, delicious appetizers, and even cocktails and wine. Call (212) 995-5010 to order directly, or order here daily from 12pm to 9pm.
Hanoi House has the best Pho in NYC
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
www.nomwah.com
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The Nolita dim sum fave is offering most of its menu for takeout or delivery. Order here or here.
Mimi Cheng’s
www.mimichengs.com
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More dumplings cravings satisfied by Mimi Cheng, with both delivery and take out at either location, and a new offering of frozen dumplings.
Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings are always satisfying
Golden Diner
www.goldendinerny.com
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Golden Diner is offering awesome daily specials at a great price, for pick up and delivery from Tuesday to Sunday. Keep a look out on their Instagram for more details. Call for pickup at 917-472-7800 better than ordering online.
Wayla
www.waylanyc.com
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The city’s newest Thai hotspot (and one of the very best) is available for takeout and delivery. Order here.
The best dishes at Wayla
Lovely Day
www.lovelydaynyc.com
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A more casual / affordable yet great Thai fare, available for delivery via Caviar.
Ugly Baby
www.uglybabynyc.com
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If your quarantine is in need of a little spice, Ugly Baby to the rescue. Available for takeout and delivery by contacting the restaurant directly at 347-689-3075 every day except Wednesday (including wine and beer) . Check out their website for a full drink menu. Ugly Baby expanded their delivery zone from 9th Avenue to Atlantic and Henry Street to 5th Street in Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, and Cobble Hill.
If your quarantine is in need of some spice
Somtum Der
www.somtumdernewyork.com
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Traditional Isan cuisine available for pick up and delivery by calling 212-260-8570 and get 10% off.
Uncle Boons Sister
www.uncleboonssister.com
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The best Thai fare in NYC is available every day from 12pm-9pm for takeout and delivery via Seamless or Caviar. Call ahead for takeout at 646-850-9480.
Uncle Boons’ amazing Khao Soi Kaa Kai is available for $17
Fish Cheeks
www.fishcheeksnyc.com
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This Thai restaurant on Bond Street has most of its menu available for delivery, including crab curry and somtum corn salad. Order here.
This Noho gem is a Thai seafood-focused restaurant with highly raved zabb chicken wings
⇒ THE BEST FOR BREAKFAST / ALL-DAY EATS:
Soho Diner
www.sohodinernyc.com
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The hottest diner in town is offering take-out and delivery every day from 6:30am until midnight! The modern version of the classic diner in the Soho Grand Hotel has much of its menu available, from a smoked salmon breakfast plate to late-night buttermilk pancakes, as well as cocktails. Call (212) 965-3011 or order here.
Russ & Daughters
www.russanddaughters.com
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Your breakfast bagel fix is safe: the NYC lox haven will still be providing your New York Deli essentials through delivery, pickup, and takeout counter at the shop, Manhattan delivery via online ordering, and nationwide shipping. For take-out, the original Lower East Side store is open 9am – 4pm Monday – Friday. To prevent crowding, they will only be allowing a few customers in at a time. Once you take your number, wait outside until just before your number is called. Better yet, call — ideally 24 hours — in advance and they will have an order ready for you to pick up. 212-475-4880, ext. 1. For Manhattan delivery, call 212-475-4880 ext.1 (24 hours in advance). Or order online for same-day delivery: Manhattan | Brooklyn (starting March 26 on Caviar.)
Re-create this amazing breakfast platter from Russ & Daughters at home
Sadelle’s
www.sadelles.com
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For more amazing smoked salmon and elevated Jewish deli fare, Sadelle’s is available via Caviar.
Lox Bagel cravings satisfied
Dudley’s
www.dudleysnyc.com
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My favorite Aussie-American cafe on Orchard Street has much of its menu for takeout or delivery—Bronte burger grain bowls, chop salad and more. Order here and use promo code “lower east side” for 10% off.
Don’t let this quarantine take away your weekly dose of avo toast & #yolkporn!
Ruby’s
www.rubyscafe.com
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One of NYC’s best cafes is available for delivery or take-out directly online or on Caviar and Doordash if you are outside the neighborhood radius.
Quarantine meal prep Ruby’s style!
Bubby’s
www.bubbys.com
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The Tribeca flagship is open for delivery – order on Grubhub or call 212-219-0666 for delivery or pickup.
Katz’s
www.katzsdelicatessen.com
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The world’s best pastrami is available for takeout, delivery and even nationwide shipping. Via their website or on Caviar, or by calling 212-254-2246.
Recreate When Harry Met Sally’s Katz scene at home – more appropriate 😉
⇒ FOR THE BEST PIZZA:
Lucali
www.lucalibrooklyn.com
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This is a big deal – and maybe your only chance to finally have a taste of the best pizza in NYC. Lucali is now accepting pick-up orders by phone at 718-858-4086. They start taking orders at 1pm for their plain pies only, and when you do get through, they’ll tell you what time to come pick them up.
Lucali has the best pizza in NYC
Rubirosa
www.rubirosanyc.com
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This always-busy Italian-American spot has most of its favorites available for delivery from 12pm to 10pm, including the tie-dye pizza. Order here or call 212-965-0500 to arrange a pick-up order. Wine & Cocktails Available To-Go!
Rubirosa’s famous tie dye pizza
Emmy Squared
www.emmysquaredpizza.com
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All the Emmy Squared locations, including the East Village, Upper East Side, and Williamsburg, are offering their menus for delivery and pickup, including their famous Detroit-style pies and a selection from their beer and wine lists.
⇒ THE BEST VEGAN OPTIONS:
Avant Garden
www.avantgardennyc.com
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My favorite elevated vegan restaurant is open for take-out and delivery Tuesday-Saturday 12-9pm. You get 20% off if you call the restaurant directly to place your order at 646-922-7948. Also ask about their discounted alcoholic beverages. They deliver within the East Village between East 23rd St to Delancey St and Broadway to the East River.
Blossom
www.blossomnyc.com
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Both the Chelsea and UWS locations of Blossom are now offering takeout and delivery from 12pm to 8pm with a special men available on Seamless / GrubHub, Postmates, and UberEats.
Jajaja
www.jajajamexicana.com
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LES and West Village locations of the vegan Mexican hotspot are doing takeout and delivery through Caviar, Grubhub, Postmates, and Seamless right now.
Jajaja’s vegan tacos
Urban Vegan Kitchen
www.urbanvegankitchen.com
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The Carmine Street vegan spot is continuing to offer its menu for takeout and delivery, including the lasagna and roasted mushroom-barley burger, and alcohol delivery. Order here.
Butcher’s Daughter
www.thebutchersdaughter.com
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One of my favorite kale salads in the city! This plant-based and juice bar favorite offers takeout and delivery from all three of its New York locations: Nolita, West Village and Williamsburg. They have transformed each of our locations to ‘Butcher’s Bodega’s,’ offering everything from fresh produce to our signature pantry items. If you can’t find what you need, just give them a call and they will do their best to find it for you. Full ordering options here.
One of my favorite vegan kale salads in NYC
By CHLOE.
www.eatbychloe.com
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This vegan fast-casual chain is a convenient option for great vegan salad bowls (love the kale caesar!) or burgers. Place an order on their app (and collect points and credits) or online for contact-free pick up or delivery through one of the third party partners – they will donate $1 for every burger, salad or sandwich sold this month to their Team Member Relief Fund (that you can also donate to in their GoFundMe page).
Vegan fast food essentials at by CHLOE.
⇒ THE BEST MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD:
Nur
www.nurnyc.com
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Meir Adoni’s hit spinoff of his Tel Aviv cooking is offering a special takeout menu, including its irresistible Jerusalem bagels, skewers, sides and more, For Delivery and/or take-out options, call at: (347) 620-9581.
Jerusalem Sesame Bagel – The breads are made at Breads Bakery daily exclusively for Nur and are must orders!
Lamalo
www.lamalonyc.com
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Delicious Israeli cuisine on 31st Street now offering a Middle Eastern “bento”. You can book your order and a timed pickup directly on Resy.
Taim
www.taimfalafel.com
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Ordering a large catering from Taim is worth it if you also want to keep yummy healthy leftovers. they wrap the falafel and pita separate from the salad and hummus, keeping everything fresh and warm. Several ordering options, including from their website, Caviar or on their app.
12 Chairs Cafe
www.12chairscafe.com
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This is a delivery favorite even outside of a quarantine situation. The Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant has much of its menu available for delivery, and has recently expanded delivery to most of Manhattan from noon to 9pm (including UES, UWS, FiDi, Harlem and parts of Queens). Best is to call their soho location at 212-254-8469 or order here.
⇒ THE BEST SUSHI:
Sushi Yasuda
www.sushiyasuda.com
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Mitsuru Tamura’s omakase sushi spot has a special takeout and delivery menu, including omakase (as well as beer, sake and wine). Delivery is provided by their in-house staff. Take-out and limited delivery are available from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Starting March 28, they will also be open for Sunday take-out and delivery – check back on their website. for exact hours. Call (212) 972-1001 for take-out and delivery orders – call in advance — even the day before — to secure a preferred delivery time.
Sushi Katsuei
www.sushikatsuei.com
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For high end yet “affordable” sushi, order from the West Village location on Caviar or the Park Slope original on Postmates.
Uni-que times we’re living…
⇒ BEST OF BROOKLYN:
Alta Calidad
www.altacalidadbk.com
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One of best Mexican spots in Brooklyn is open every day from 11am-10pm for take-out and delivery. All take-out orders should be placed directly through them and delivery should be done through their many delivery partners (listed on their website). If you can, go the take-out route: they’re offering a free margarita with every take-out order placed directly with them! Order online or call 718-622-1111. They also have a weekend menu with brunch items, and are selling pitchers of their famous Margarita Calidad and El Jardin cocktails to help get you through the quarantine! Menu details here.
Alta Calidad
Hometown BBQ
www.hometownbbq.com
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Did you know some of the best BBQ in NYC is in Redhook? If you didn’t, now’s the time to get that sorted! Hometown BBQ is offering pick up and delivery from their Red Hook location (454 Van Brunt St) beginning at noon. Their Industry City location is closed though. Currently, they are delivering to Red Hook, Columbia Waterfront, Carroll Gardens and Gowanus from 12-8 pm every day. Order here.
Glasserie
www.glasserienyc.com
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The best part about Glasserie is its cool space, but hey, at least you save the trek to their remote Greenpoint location. Wine and cheese enthusiasts will be happy to hear that a portion of Glasserie’s food and drink menus are available for delivery and pick-up every day between noon and 8:30pm. Order here for pick-up or delivery west of the BQE and west of Grand Street to Metropolitan Avenue.
Pies n Thighs
www.piesnthighs.com
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Comfort food had never been so necessary. Order directly from this Williamsburg spot’s website or give them a call at 347-529-6090.
Claro
www.clarobk.com
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where New York and Oaxaca. Claro is now offering its Mexican delivery and take out on Seamless and Grub Hub with additional offerings to follow in the very near future.
Fette Sau
www.fettesaubbq.com
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This other BBQ favorite in Williamsburg offers pickup and delivery via Seamless, Grubhub or Caviar, or call (718-963-3404) /come in for pick-up. Only one set of customers inside at a time of course! For details and updates, keep checking their Facebook and Instagram page.
⇒ FOR THE BEST BOOZE
Dante
www.dante-nyc.com
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This Greenwich Village staple is offering a selection of their award winning cocktails (bottled) & full a la carte menu- to go, pick up or delivery, including its burrata, flatbreads, pasta and more..
Click HERE or go to Dante Direct Ordering from their website.
Yes please!
Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels
www.compagnienyc.com
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One of my favorite wine bars! This popular Little Italy wine bar has a limited food delivery menu, of mostly small bar plates. Wine packs and beer delivery. More details here. Keep an eye on their social media for updates. Order via text only to 262-483-5979.
⇒ THE BEST DESSERTS:
Maman
www.mamannyc.com
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Maman’s Greenpoint store is open daily 8am-3pm for take out & delivery only. They will be serving their menu for as long as possible, and are also selling cookie dough to-go kits and to-go coffee kits so you can bring Maman home to you. $5 from each kit purchase goes directly to the Maman employee fund. All Maman NYC store fronts are closed until further notice. For delivery contact: catering@mamannyc.com or call 646-838-0700.
Maman has the most amazing pastries to bring some sweetness into this gloomy time
Dominique Ansel
www,dominiqueanselny.com
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Dominique Ansel Soho is open, currently offering take-out at regular hours & delivery via Caviar . Dominique Ansel Kitchen in NYC’s West Village will be temporarily closed until further notice. Their operating hours may change, so if you have a pre-order pick-up, call (212) 219 2773 to confirm before coming to pick-up. If you wish to reschedule your order, give them a ring too. Click here for more details.
Van Leeuwen
www.vanleeuwenicecream.com
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Sitting on a couch while eating a full pint of ice cream straight out of a container is finally socially acceptable! Van Leeuwen ships its amazing ice cream (both regular and vegan) nationwide, so please support them, especially since they have an amazing donation program for hospitals in NYC and LA: if you work at a hospital and would like to receive a donation reach out to donations@vanleeuwenicecream.com.
Stay Safe, Be Healthy, and Bon Appetit!
