Vanilla Gourmet Specialty Food

Brighton BeachSpecialty GroceryEastern European

The selection here actually spans several continents, with fancy foods and non-perishables from Turkey, Eastern Europe and Russia. When a grocery store’s ceiling is covered in decorative baskets, I always know I’m in for something good, and Vanilla Gourmet is no exception. Get jars of sour cherry preserves, above-average Turkish delight, and candies in gorgeous wrappers sold by the pound.