Best Appetizing Shops

SABLE’S 1489 Second Ave.

(212) 249-6177

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Brothers Danny and Kenny Sze learned the trade during their 12 years as lox slicers and managers at Zabar’s. This small, often-crowded takeout-only shop offers fabulous fish at fabulous prices. Aside from fish, they also offer cold cuts, exotic cheeses, salads and desserts, including rugalach and babka. One longtime customer says, “They have the best Nova and bialys you can find anywhere.”

MURRAY’S STURGEON 2429 Broadway

(212) 724-2650

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This 72-year-old little gem is smaller, and a little bit up Broadway from the world-famous Zabar’s, but it’s definitely in the same league — and its prices are often slightly lower. The lox and caviar are yummy, but they also carry Kosher deli meats, chopped liver like grandma used to make, a “Kosher” Alaskan seafood salad and an array of delicious knishes.

SADELLE’s463 West Broadway

(212) 776-4926

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This New York City brunch restaurant and takeout place in the heart of Soho consistently makes every “Best of” list. It features signature items like bagels on a baton and lavishly-arranged smoked fish towers, salami and eggs, babka loaves and every style of blintzes imaginable. But its most popular item is its French toast, which is soaked in egg, milk and cinnamon overnight and then deep fried. Lines can be long but Sadelle’s is worth the wait.