Mushroom Direct — Attraction in New York

We visited Mushroom Direct just before they closed for the day but they took the time to walk us around the facility and teach us about their mushrooms. They are an incredibly friendly business, and clearly experts in their field! We got a sample box of several species, including Lion's Mane, shiitake, oyster mushroom, and maitake.

We had cooked with oyster mushroom and shiitake before, but had never tried Lion's Mane or maitake. For the Lion's mane, we made a wonderful steak, served with vine tomatoes, asparagus, and a pepper corn sauce. We cooked these just like a regular steak—basting and all!

For the maitake, there is less out there in terms of recipes. What I will say is, if you haven't had them before, I wouldn't recommend eating a lot in one sitting—split up the bunch over the course of a few days so that your stomach can get used to them. Per our research online, we kept the cooking very simple, cooking on their own, and only adding a pinch of salt at the end. To get the most out of their earthy, rich flavor, we combined with some shredded chicken breast and risotto. I cannot recommend trying maitake enough, just in small quantities!

Please give Mushroom Direct a visit either online, or in person for a friendly, small business that is very knowledgeable, sells a fantastic product, and is...

I recently visited Mushroom Direct in Jamaica, NY, and was thoroughly impressed by their commitment to sustainable mushroom farming.

They not only provided me with high-quality mushrooms but also offered a fascinating tour of their facility and a highly informative education session on their sustainable practices.

During the tour and session, I learned about the importance of sustainable agriculture and the significant environmental benefits of growing mushrooms. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, readily answering all my questions.

I highly recommend Mushroom Direct to anyone interested in learning more about sustainable mushroom farming or seeking high-quality, locally grown, fresh mushrooms. They offer a wonderful variety of delicious mushrooms and are a fantastic resource for expanding your knowledge of sustainable...

Went from only eating mushrooms at P.F. Changs on their lettuce wraps to now being introduced to all sorts of mushroom dishes. Beef stew tasted delicious and couldn't tell that there was no beef in it. Went to Small Batch Restaurant at Roosevelt Field and they served a pasta dish with Mushroom Direct's organic gourmet chef mix mushrooms that my dinner date and myself haven't stopped raving about. One customer buys a case of lion's mane almost every week and makes everything from steaks to soups. As a new vegetarian he says that he cannot tell his current dishes apart from his former meat dishes. So many positive remarks. No soil, no bugs, no pesticides... just...