The international nature of our neighborhood makes people in other neighborhoods envious! "Eat Globally, Shop with the Locals: Kensington's Church Ave." advises readers to "Visit Church Avenue in Kensington for a chance to shop for a world of food in 11218, a zip code that is often cited as the most diverse in the country." But we don't have to visit--we're already there!
The article describes Church Avenue as "a paradise of high quality ethnic food shops." Four stores--Bastek Deli, Dinosha Albanian Village, Golden Farm, and Mexican Grocery & More--are singled out for praise.
Bastek Deli 321 Church Avenue, between E. 3rd and E. 4th streets (718) 437-1081
Dinosha Albanian Village 319 Church Avenue, between E. 3rd and E. 4th streets (718) 851-9773
Golden Farm 329 Church Avenue, corner of E. 4th Street (718) 871-1009
Mexican Grocery & More 326A E. 2nd Street, between Church Avenue and Albemarle Road (718) 871-6882