So I put on a pair of pants I hadn't worn in ages…and found a receipt from NYC when I lived in Chelsea in the recent past.
Having been a victim of the banking blow up I was out of a job and decided with a little free time on my hands I'd head to NYC and work on my "art." In addition to consulting with banks I'm also a published fine art photographer and wanted to work with some well known commercial photographers. A friend got me set up with connections and even a place to live in Chelsea, just above the Meat Packing district.
I lived on the corner of 19th and 8th street and had just about anything I needed within 1 block. One place was the Chelsea Food Mart (Not to be confused with the Chelsea Market on 9th) ….though the receipt says "Market" Google Maps says otherwise and their store front has "Mart".
This place was my go to for food, ice cream, and beer………..all which usually occurred around midnight to 3am in the morning. I really did take advantage of the city that never sleeps by never stop eating or drinking *grin*.
Seriously, in its little space…wedged in between "Rainbow and Triangles"…my friend told me when she lived there 10 years ago it was once a big gay section of town, but has sense gentrified way beyond the point of recognition with only a few little shops still in place. On the other side Lasagna Ristorante and inside the Chelsea Food Mart is a little of everything….a deli…beer and wine….groceries..fruits….veggies….breads….ice cream….cleaning supplies…and the list goes on and on. Folks were what I'd call "New York City" friendly….if it wasn't busy, they were pleasant…but when it was busy…you were better served by getting your stuff and getting out! So if you are roaming around this part of town…looking for something to drink/eat/or otherwise and want to save a buck or two…try this place…it'll be worth it.
This place is my "go-to" for breakfast and lunch. The counter guys always make a solid breakfast sandwich, can chop a fresh salad like anyone, and will make you a money sandwich come lunch time. They rotate a hot plate and have some pretty respectable soups. If you want to take a nap after lunch, get one of their signature sandwiches named after a local sports team or go all out and get the Charlie's. It's got chicken, bacon, cheese, and French fries… So, yeah… They have healthy snacks and drinks too, but the prices are sort of high for that stuff. Make your own coffee station is clean and fresh… If you have 8 bucks, you got a meal at just about any point of the day.
So I put on a pair of pants I hadn't worn in ages…and found a receipt from NYC when I lived in Chelsea in the recent past.
Having been a victim of the banking blow up I was out of a job and decided with a little free time on my hands I'd head to NYC and work on my "art." In addition to consulting with banks I'm also a published fine art photographer and wanted to work with some well known commercial photographers. A friend got me set up with connections and even a place to live in Chelsea, just above the Meat Packing district.
I lived on the corner of 19th and 8th street and had just about anything I needed within 1 block. One place was the Chelsea Food Mart (Not to be confused with the Chelsea Market on 9th) ….though the receipt says "Market" Google Maps says otherwise and their store front has "Mart".
This place was my go to for food, ice cream, and beer………..all which usually occurred around midnight to 3am in the morning. I really did take advantage of the city that never sleeps by never stop eating or drinking *grin*.
Seriously, in its little space…wedged in between "Rainbow and Triangles"…my friend told me when she lived there 10 years ago it was once a big gay section of town, but has sense gentrified way beyond the point of recognition with only a few little shops still in place. On the other side Lasagna Ristorante and inside the Chelsea Food Mart is a little of everything….a deli…beer and wine….groceries..fruits….veggies….breads….ice cream….cleaning supplies…and the list goes on and on. Folks were what I'd call "New York City" friendly….if it wasn't busy, they were pleasant…but when it was busy…you were better served by getting your stuff and getting out!
So if you are roaming around this part of town…looking for something to drink/eat/or otherwise and want to save a buck or two…try this place…it'll be worth it.
This place is my "go-to" for breakfast and lunch. The counter guys always make a solid breakfast sandwich, can chop a fresh salad like anyone, and will make you a money sandwich come lunch time. They rotate a hot plate and have some pretty respectable soups. If you want to take a nap after lunch, get one of their signature sandwiches named after a local sports team or go all out and get the Charlie's. It's got chicken, bacon, cheese, and French fries… So, yeah… They have healthy snacks and drinks too, but the prices are sort of high for that stuff. Make your own coffee station is clean and fresh… If you have 8 bucks, you got a meal at just about any point of the day.