Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave. nr. 15th St
Subway: A, C, E at 14th St.
Mon-Sat, 7am-10pm; Sun, 8am-8pm
The Chelsea Market is sort of a funny thing to put down here, but it's neat enough that if you're in the area - especially if you're going to the Highline - it's well worth a stop. Basically, it's a food hall: a collection of high-end stores in the old Nabisco factory. The space is cavernous and odd, and the picnic pickings superlative. Just a few highlights:
Amy's Bread for sandwiches and bread
Butcher shop for sandwiches and salumi
Bella Italia for antipasti and panini
Lucy's Whey for cheese
Jacques Torres for chocolate
Ronnybrook Milk Bar for ice cream
Fat Witch for brownies
(Needless to say, also great if you've got a kitchen!)
