Despaña — all mentions

in:Cheese. Give it to me. 2 pts
“D'Espana. Place is great.”
H3
in:Where are we buying fancy tinned sardines? Manhattan but willing to travel within reason:14 pts
“the good ferrigno and matiz vintages actually rotate”
H2
in:Italian Americans, where do you get your cold cuts?6 pts
“I’ve really enjoyed Despaña (Soho) the last couple years. Their iberico, chorizo and tapas are all great”
H2
in:If you’ve ordered the same thing from 10+ places, which one won?5 pts
“Honestly? Despaña hits different. The balance of smoky, spicy, and fatty in their sobrasada just feels the most “right.””
H2
in:Best gazpacho in Manhattan?5 pts
“the one at Despaña is very good”
H2
in:Where to Buy Shelf Stable Food Souvenirs4 pts
replying to u/justflipping: Including foods/shops that be unique to you depending where you’re from & NYC-known foods Supermarkets and specialty stores: - Hong Kong Supermarket - Eataly - Kalustyan’s - Bangkok Center Grocery - 3 Aunties Mart - Sahadi’s - Yun Hai Shop - Patel Brothers - Fil-am Mart - Tashkent - H Mart - Zabar’s - Japan Village / Sunrise Mart - Katagiri - Mi Tierra Supermarket - Zaragoza - Heatonist Baked goods: - Chinese bakeries: Tai Pan, Mei Lai Wah, Fay Da - Babka from Zabar’s, Breads Bakery, Michaeli - Cookies from Culture Espresso, Levain - Pastries from Banh by Lauren, Radio Bakery, Librae - Lady Wong, Kuih Cafe Bagels: Best Bagel, Ess-e-bagel, Apollo Bagels Local breweries and distilleries: - Hana Makegeolli - Brooklyn Kura - Finback - Kato Sake Works - Other Half More ideas: - [Food souvenirs to bring back to Europe](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1b9jg3w/food_souvenirs_to_bring_back_to_europe/) - [What’re the best special goods stores or grocery stores in the 5 boroughs](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1dzgkdd/whatre_the_best_special_goods_stores_or_grocery/) - [International Gift Shops with Snacks/Markets with Household and Beauty Items](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1b8x9yw/international_gift_shops_with_snacksmarkets_with/)
“Great list! I'd add Despaña for tinned fish and other Spanish foods.”
H2
in:Born and raised NYer’s, what is your overrated and underrated spot?3 pts
“Despania (best Spanish food in NY - only place to get good Spanish wines)”
H2
in:Best cheap eats below 14th in Manhattan3 pts
“The sandwhiches at despaña are solid”
H2
in:Best cheap eats below 14th in Manhattan3 pts
“incredible cheap $11 tapas and sandwiches”
H2
in:Which Hispanic (?) Sandwiches do You Recommend?3 pts
“Despaña and Tomiño Taberna for bocadillos”
H2
in:Where to reliably buy 'Ndjua?2 pts
“at Despaña they have a great Sobresada - also a spreadable pork sausage with paprika and garlic.”
H2
in:Best place to get charcuterie supplies?2 pts
“DeSpana - best Spanish ingredients available. Unique offerings for the city. Pricy but worth it.”
H2
in:Best butcher shop that sells blood sausages?1 pts
“Despaña isn't a butcher shop but they do have high quality morcilla.”
H2
in:Markets with the best selection of cured meats, any borough but especially BK1 pts
“stop at Despana for excellent but pricy Spanish cured meats.”
H2
in:Charcuterie Shopping in Manhattan1 pts
replying to u/taarok: d'espana
“Yes, I just get as much hand sliced Pata Negra bellota ham as I can afford, and I'm done. Pointless to bother with the other stuff if that's available.”
H2
in:Best cheap eats below 14th in Manhattan1 pts
replying to u/PhysicalStage1286: The sandwhiches at despaña are solid
“They're good for sure.”
H2
in:What’s a place that nobody recommends but you can’t get enough of?1 pts
“Oh, and the monthly Pinxto Party at Despana on Broome Street. Kinda falls under the radar because it’s mostly a grocery.”
H2
in:Best sandwiches SOHO11 pts
“I’d add [despana](https://despananyc.com/) and Banh Mi Saigon (technically not soho, but close)”
H1
in:Where to buy boquerones?10 pts
“Try despana?”
H1
in:At Boqueria, you must eat their $50 paella, their signature dish, in 15 minutes and leave9 pts
replying to u/Nick12322: Any other tapas recs? I love boqueria but I’ll admit I haven’t been to many other tapas places
“Despaña.”
H1
in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Columbia Waterfront5 pts
“Mercado Central is a better market for Spanish foods and goods than more well known Spanish markets in thr city (looking at you Despaña and Mercado Little Spain)”
H1
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?5 pts
“Despaña, Rice Kitchen, or Joe and the Juice for a Joe’s club”
H1
in:NYC restaurants that serve sardines?5 pts
“They have a great selection.”
H1
in:Ham by the lb that’s not deli quality (ie Boars Head)3 pts
“If by ‘country style’ you mean what’s called country ham in the south your best bet is spanish serrano sliced thick, available at despana”
H1
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?3 pts
replying to u/mariatambien00: Despaña, Rice Kitchen, or Joe and the Juice for a Joe’s club
“Despana is a nice rec!”
H1
in:Best place to get charcuterie supplies?3 pts
“Formaggio Essex in Essex Market and Despana are both perfect for this”
H1
in:Charcuterie Shopping in Manhattan3 pts
“d'espana”
H1
in:Where to buy Jamon Iberico whole leg or not cut ?3 pts
replying to u/Wittymonkey: They do but I thought they were overpriced - I guess they are not at $695
“Yeah I like the quality. I used to get it hand sliced for parties.”
H1
in:Where are we buying fancy tinned sardines? Manhattan but willing to travel within reason:3 pts
replying to u/Johnnadawearsglasses: Despana on Broome Street in Soho usually has a decent selection
“The best spot!!”
H1
in:Best sandwiches SOHO2 pts
“Despana is one of the more interesting sandwich shops in the city. Highly recommend.”
H1
in:Best sandwiches SOHO2 pts
“More towards Nolita, but Despaña!!”
H1
in:Appetizers/Small Plates & Cocktails - Tribeca / SoHo 2 pts
“Despaña for Spanish snacks.”
H1
in:Best Takeout in SoHo/Nolita ($20<)2 pts
“Despaña”
H1
in:Soho wine and little bites?2 pts
“Despana!”
H1
in:Where are we buying fancy tinned sardines? Manhattan but willing to travel within reason:2 pts
“Maybe try Despana”
H1
in:Sandwiches Manhattan1 pts
“Despaña”
H1
in:Pre Broadway Tapas/Bistro vibe Theater District/E. Village/LES1 pts
“Tomino, despana, fiaschetteria, supper, Il posto accanto”
H1
in:Last 6 weeks in NYC - food not to miss?1 pts
“* Despaña”
H1
in:Best pintxos in the city? Preferably near the East Village. Thank you!1 pts
“For a casual lunch, Despaña.”
H1
in:Bostonian looking for recs1 pts
“Despana is amazing for Spanish stuff.”
H1
in:Don't sleep on these old places: Arturo's in the Village, M&O Market in SoHo1 pts
“honourable mentions to parisi and despaña, for Hispanic toppings”
H1
in:Cheesecake1 pts
“Despaña”
H1
in:Private Dining room NYC for 16 people / cool neighborhood1 pts
“Despana!”
H1
in:Best gazpacho in Manhattan?1 pts
replying to u/Dry-Ad5011: I loved the one from little Spain also the one at Despaña is very good
“Just had it on Saturday and it was great”
H1
in:Pan con tomate?1 pts
“Despana in Soho”
H1
in:Bars with a good Vermouth list? Other than Bar Oliver and il Pinguino1 pts
“I like it a lot.”
H1
in:Visiting NYC After 14 Years – Looking for a Great Brooklyn Dinner & Downtown Eats0 pts
“Despaña for lunch!”
H1