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Bookstore
Upper East Side, New York
"perfect place for food lovers and book lovers to spend a day."(2 Tips)
"The best cook book shop in the world."(2 Tips)
"Amazing place to find food books, unlike anywhere else"(2 Tips)
"A dangerous place for any food book lover!"(2 Tips)
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Karen RegaladoApril 17I was pleasantly surprised with the exquisite look and outcome of the design. I have received numerous compliments about the look and feel of the kitchen.
A dangerous place for any food book lover! I can easily lose time in here. The staff is helpful, knowledable and always willing to help you find what you're looking for. The best!
Pame Rubio PiñaJuly 6, 2016Amazing 🙌🏼 Love this place it has a wide variety of books, a must for all the food lovers
ZocDocOctober 20, 2011Eating out is great, but it’s usually healthier (and cheaper!) to prepare your own meals. Head to Kitchen Arts & Letters, where you can find over 13,000 cookbooks - great vegetarian section, too!- MetroFocusNovember 9, 2011Executive Chef of Momofuku restaurants, David Chang recommends Kitchen Arts and Letters as the perfect place for food lovers and book lovers to spend a day. Read more about it on MetroFocus. Read more
- Ryan GallagherOctober 8, 2018The best cook book shop in the world. If they don’t have it they will get it for you.
- Suzanne ThumwoodMarch 3A tapestry of exotic cuisines for a writer helped me compile a food article for a magazine with fantastic images!!
Travel ChannelNovember 14, 2011Find rare books about all things food! Tony picks up some for himself on this trip. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Wayne SurberFebruary 12, 2014If you cook or love food this is the place to go. Skip everything else. Check the hours first!
Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Culinary Bookstore!
BravoDecember 2, 2010Cookbook heaven. I could spend a fortune here and they will find you obscure books.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef
Mario BataliFebruary 16, 2011Their collection of rare and unique cookbooks far surpasses anyone else in the city. Look around to get some inspiration- BravoJanuary 28, 2010The best selection of cookbooks from all around the world. They always have the newest and latest in stock. -Mike Isabella, Top Chef
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Kitchen Arts & Letters
1435 Lexington Ave (at E 93rd St)
New York, NY 10128
United States
New York, NY 10128
United States
With access to over 12,000 titles, you're bound to find that food or drink book you've been searching for.
Open until 6:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 1:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–6:00 AM
(212) 876-5550
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"Bonnie is so great and knowledgeable, and makes sure that everything in her store is interesting and high quality. Can't recommend her highly enough."
Lizzy Saxe - 9.4
"Stationery! Japanese souvenirs! Oh, and books, yeah! I also like the selection for craft souls - if you like to knit, sew, crochet you'd find something interesting."
Malika - 8.9
"Hip and edgy independent book store with well-selected assortment of used books in remarkably good condition. Particularly strong in the art and film genres. I highly recommend visiting Mast."
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- 8.9
"Nice place and people. If you are vegetarian like me try the Kale salad, the sesame vinaigrette was good! ;)"
Yoanna Capellupo - 9.7
"Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground"
Angi W - 9.5
"Went with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The modern art, tribal art, and antique furniture sections were particularly interesting. Don't miss the view from the newly opened rooftop!!"
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