Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
To Market, to Market
Don't let the concrete streets and buildings fool you - New York City has a thriving
greens scene. At the top of your list should be the Chelsea Market (
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)
, packed
with gourmet goodies of all kinds - both shops (where you can assemble picnics) and
food stands (where you can eat on-site). Also worth a look is the Union Square Greenmar-
ket (
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)
, open four days weekly throughout the year. Check Grow NYC
(
www.grownyc.org/greenmarket
)
for a list of NYC's other 50-plus markets.
Food Trucks & Carts
Skip the bagel- and hot-dog-vending food carts. These days, there's a new mobile crew in
town dishing up high-end treats and unique fusion fare. The trucks ply various routes,
stopping in designated zones throughout the city - namely around Union Sq, Midtown
and the Financial District - so if you're looking for a particular grub wagon, it's best to
follow them on Twitter. Among our favorites are
Cinnamon Snail Vegan Lunch Truck
(
www.twitter.com/VeganLunchTruck
)
,
Kimchi Taco
(
www.twitter.com/kimchitruck
)
,
Red Hook Lobster
Pound
(twitter.com/lobstertruckny)
,
Calexico Cart
(
www.twitter.com/calexiconyc
)
and the fabulously
Top Tips
›
Reserve a table at a number of restaurants around the city using
Open Table
(
www.opentable.com
)
.
Best for Old-School NYC
Katz's Delicatessen
Classic pastrami on rye is the name of the game at this New York
stalwart and tourist haven. (
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)
Zabar's
New York Jewish charm fills the knish-tinged air on the Upper West Side. (
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William Greenberg Desserts
Sweet treats a la New York yenta await:
hamantaschen
(you'll see) and the best black-and-white cookies around. (
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)
