If you’re planning to rent a New York apartment on your next vacation, we’ll trust that you’ll be requiring some seriously delicious ingredients to make self-catering even more enjoyable. While New York is renowned as the restaurant capital of the world, there’s no need to shy away from those kitchen burners! With the vast array of gourmet stores, you could be creating some gastronomic works of art all by yourself. The Upper West Side, and particularly Broadway, is home to some of the best grocery stores in the entire country. Food shopping here is anything but a chore! Only be ware...going out for milk and bread will likely take up a few hours, so make time to visit these culinary outlets and shop to your heart’s content. Citarella – 2135 Broadway You have to hand it to the guys at Gourmet Market Citarella, they’ve been in business for a century and they’ve managed to build a reputation for being the epitome supplier of epicurean treats. What started as a small food stall has evolved into a sophisticated and avant-garde establishment, offering world-class seafood, cured meats and an extensive range of home-made meals and groceries. If mouth-watering lobster, abalone and Spanish mackerel are what you’re ...