Dawa.46

Behind the glass façades of Second Avenue, Dawa.46 keeps a tight selection of staples you’d want close at hand. The store sits at 857 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017, a stretch already thick with foot traffic and quick errands.

It’s a small-format grocery with a fresh angle: tubs of cut flowers near the entrance signal something beyond canned goods and shelf-stable basics. Beyond the usual dairy and dry goods, the store also stocks a rotating set of local produce marked up on a chalkboard by the cooler.

Call ahead to hold a bouquet—(212) 883-1116—if you’re making a last-minute stop on your walk home. The number rings straight through; no apps or extensions wedge themselves between you and the counter.

Grab what you need, then walk five minutes south for the East River Esplanade’s open benches and skyline views. The map is easy: use the directions to 857 2nd if you’re coming from the subway.