Broadway Panhandler
New York, NY 10013-5312
Phone: (212) 966-3434
- Cross Street:
- Between Broadway and University Place
- Directions:
- N, R at 8th St; 6 at Astor Pl
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Editorial Review for Broadway Panhandler – by Lisa Marie Rovito
The Store
Less insane than Zabar's upstairs, less stuffy than Williams-Sonoma, this sprawling land o' cookware attracts everyone from NYU students on the hunt for a decent frying pan ("Look, Mom, I made eggs.") to self-proclaimed chefs, armed with serious shopping lists ("Look, Maurice, I made eggs Benedict for 50."). Though slightly maze-like and congested at times (despite double-height ceilings, which do help), it's one-stop shopping for the fine arts of food preparation and consumption.
The Goods
From pots and pans to peelers and pepper mills, from cookbooks and cookie cutters to blenders and bar ware, you'll find whatever you need for an elegant dinner party, Central Park picnic or jazzy rooftop BBQ. As a bonus, the name brands you love--Krups, Calphalon, Le Creuset, KitchenAid--are orange-stickered at discount prices that won't make you lose your appetite. For the truly obsessed, yes, they carry the black and white checkered pants.
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Insider Tips
What's Cookin'?Stop by the demo kitchen in the store's center, which hosts special events, demonstrations and cookbook signings. Inquire about upcoming happenings.
We're Cookin'!Ask about the bridal and gift registries and go nuts requesting everything to slice, dice, shake and bake.
User Reviews for Broadway Panhandler
02/03/2008 Posted by cookingdude
The other reviews on the site get to the the problem of this place: This company had more professional service and enthusiastic staff with aprons when the store was on Broadway. The staff at the 8th Street location is not as expert. Some of the staff are disinterested; some are helpful. It you are looking for something in particular try Macy's instead. If you are looking for something high-end and have money to burn, try one of the city's Williams-Sonoma locations. Alas, this place is worth stopping into if you are already in the neighborhood (the Village).
Pros: Convenient to shoppers in the Village
Cons: tight, crowded store; needs more space
07/22/2007 Posted by mhinpksl
I called before going to the store to ask about an item. The staff member was very nice on the phone--but when I got home after making the purchase, it turned out he had given me the wrong information, so I ended up with something different from what I had paid for. The store has great merchandise, but since it does not offer itself as a mass-market discount merchant (like Bed, Bath and Beyond), it should also offer good service. Unfortunately, its staff is ill-formed and unpleasant. You will find that most are not that interested in helping you, and you may will find that you know than they do about cooking and cooking equipment. In response to a very basic question, staff members relay the question across the room (loudly, in a very disorganized way), and you may well wonder if you are in the end getting good information. When I asked a staff member for a small service with regard to a purchase, the request was relayed to a second person who, after much prodding, responded "I guess so . . ." After I made the purchase, the manager came up and and said, "Sorry, we can't do that for you . . ." In summary, enjoy browsing the store (and it does have very good sales about twice a year), but if you need any help or reliable information, good luck . . . and take everything you are told with a pinch of salt . . .
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