RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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The Roosevelt Island Grocery Store You Don’t Know – Yet

There’s a well-stocked, clean and well-lighted grocery store on Roosevelt Island you may never have visited. Better known for its best-in-class deli, Bread & Butter Market is home to surprisingly diverse and fully stocked shelves of the things you use…

Is Zabar’s New York’s Best?

Zabar’s New York’s, best original neighborhood market, thrives while nearby competitor Fairway goes belly up. The reason is simple. Zabar’s knows what it is and doesn’t get outside itself. Reporting by David Stone for The Roosevelt Island Daily News To…