Calling all Australians in NYC!
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Calling all Australians in NYC!
I'm a New Yorker heading to Chicago for the weekend to visit a high school friend and her Australian boyfriend. They recently moved into together, so I'm looking for a housewarming gift with a possible Australian theme.
Does anyone know of a store in NYC that sells Australian gifts, souvenirs, or transportable food items?
Does anyone know of a store in NYC that sells Australian gifts, souvenirs, or transportable food items?
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There's some info here about Australian gourmet food products that might still be available at Dean & Deluca.
http://www.benjaminchristie.com/article/147/
Many of the food "stuff" the Aussies like are also English like Bovril, Marmite... Vegimite is Australian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite
I don't know where it's sold though. I think I've heard Chinatown.
http://www.benjaminchristie.com/article/147/
Many of the food "stuff" the Aussies like are also English like Bovril, Marmite... Vegimite is Australian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite
I don't know where it's sold though. I think I've heard Chinatown.
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I don't live in NY, but if you find Tim Tams, you'll probably make a fan for life. Ordering a pack or so for my Australian has helped smooth many a boneheaded move on my part (but I usually order what she likes just because she likes it... just to make that clear.... )
World Market has them here, but they're labeled as Arnott's Chocolate Biscuits. They may have them in the NYC as well. World Market carries quite a few Australian food items.
To get an idea of what Aussie ex-pats order for themselves, check www.simplyoz.com
ps - vegemite is well known, but I do know it's an acquired taste not all Australians have acquired. Personally, I can see why... ugh. lol