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MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY
522 W 22nd St between Tenth and Eleventh aves, with three other branches in Chelsea. Subway C, E to
23rd St. 212 243 0200,
www.matthewmarks.com
.
Tues-Sat 10am-6pm.
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The centrepiece of Chelsea's art scene, showcasing pieces by artists such as Cy
Twombly and Ellsworth Kelly.
CAFÉS AND SNACKS
CAFÉ GRUMPY
224 W 20th St between Seventh and Eighth aves; three other city locations. Subway C, E to 23rd
St. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7.30am-8pm, Sun 7.30am-7.30pm.
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It's uncertain which will take longer, choosing a coffee - the selections described as if
they were wines - or getting your fix, as each cup comes made to order. But you'll be
able to taste the difference; it's as good as it gets. The original
Grumpy
is over in Brook-
lyn's Greenpoint.
LOBSTER PLACE
75 Ninth Ave, between 15th and 16th sts. Subway A, C, E to 14th St. Mon-Sat 9.30am-9pm, Sun
10am-8pm.
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A Chelsea Market fishmonger with a sandwich window at the back; take your chowder
(small portion $3.95), fresh sushi meal or picnic box ($10.95-19.95) up to the High Line
for lunch. There's also a seafood restaurant,
Cull and Pistol
, attached.
ROCKET PIG
463 W 24th St between W Ninth and Tenth aves. Subway C, E to 23rd St.
212 645 5660. Daily: winter
11am-5pm, rest of year 11am-6pm.
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They do one thing - with perhaps a couple of small diversions - a messy, smoked pork
sandwich ($14 for regular, $9 for a “shorty”), whose accoutrements (red onion jam, for
one) help make it a signature nouveau sandwich.
RESTAURANTS
CO.
230 Ninth Ave at W 24th St. Subway C, E to 23rd St.
212 243 1105. Mon 5-11pm, Tues-Sat
11.30am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm.
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Fashionable new wave pizzeria. Start with the crostini ($4) and an escarole salad ($8),
then share a few of the oddly shaped pizzas, like shiitake and rosemary ($18), and meat-
ball ($18).
