For 30 years, stopping in at my shops--from the first, E.A.T., to the newest, Eli's Manhattan--to pick up a loaf of hearth-baked bread, a pound of perfectly roasted coffee, and whatever old-fashioned pastries, prepared foods, and gourmet pantry staples catch the eye has been a New York way of life.

But why should lucky East Siders have all the fun? Through Eli's Essentials, anyone with a craving for a taste of New York can sample an irresistible selection of our most popular items, almost all made exclusively by or for us.

To share the pleasure, check out our overstuffed gift baskets, as well as our new Gift of the Month Clubs. Let my Essentials become a tradition for you, your family, and your friends. And do drop by our shops when you're in the neighborhood.