Here's the gourmet of Kip's Bay in Manhattan's East Side: Todaro Brothers. They've been around since 1917 and we sure wish we'd discovered this shop sooner. Todaro Bros. specializes in Italian gourmet items and features their own house brand of olive oil, salad dressings, and coffee.
The staff working behind the deli counter seemed gruff, but were quick to offer cooking advice and samples of the cheese, olives, and Italian meats they sell. They also carry the Jo's salad dressing that was recently recommended in Blueprint magazine.
