Outdoor artisanal food court in Greeley Square Park is a culinary treat (photo by twi-ny/mdr)
Greeley Square Park
33rd St. between Broadway & Sixth Ave.
Daily through November 24, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
www.urbanspacenyc.com/broadway-bites
As if the Macy’s Herald Square area isn’t already crowded enough with Thanksgiving approaching and the holiday shopping season moving into full gear ridiculously early, now there’s another reason to head to the Midtown hotspot. Urban Space, the company that finds unique indoor and outdoor specialty market opportunities for retailers and in the past has developed such popular outlets as Mad. Sq. Eats, the Union Square Holiday Market, the Dekalb Market, and others, is now operating Broadway Bites, a culinary mecca in Greeley Square Park. John Quincy Adams Ward’s statue of abolitionist, social reformer, political activist, newspaper editor, and presidential candidate Horace Greeley overlooks thirty food stations that offer international food and drink daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm through November 24. You can start with Bantam Bagels’ cream-cheese-infused dough balls and a cup of joe from Gorilla Coffee, then move on to a slice of pizza from Roberta’s, a lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound, a bulgogi burger from Asiadog, a rice ball from Arancini Bros., barbecue from Mason Jar NYC, takoyaki teriyaki balls from Mimi & Coco NY, a variety of meatballs from Mighty Balls, or gluten-free veggie fare from Two Tablespoons and healthy shakes from SoBar. There’s also California street food from Jicama NYC, Indian from Chutney, Thai from Bangkok Bar, Korean from Seoul Lee Korean Barbecue, Turkish from MMM Enfes, Mexican from Mexicue, cured meats from Charlito’s Cocina, sausage and beer from Dorrian’s Winter Garden, creative sliders from Slide, sandwiches and beer from the Cannibal and Mayhem & Stout, grilled cheeses from Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen, and sweet and savory crepes from Bar Suzette. For dessert, our favorite is Macaron Parlour, but you can also try Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, Nunu Chocolates, Doughnuttery, Sigmund’s Pretzels, and miniature Dutch pancakes from the Poffertjes Man. As with Mad. Sq. Eats, it’s worth making a trip to this outdoor food court, not just stop by if you happen to be in the area or are going to or coming from Macy’s, Penn Station, or Madison Square Garden.