I finally, FINALLY made it over to Chelsea Market to check out Friedman's. It has been so long since I first heard about it and so many people have recommended it that during my last trip to New York, I knew I had to make it a point to get there.
My sister and I actually happened upon Chelsea Market on a cold day in New York; neither of us had been in and, since we were two blocks away, we decided to take a walk through it. We were pleasantly surprised to find that it is a large, indoor market with lots of different food options. It's a great way to walk around and stay warm while braving the bitter winter in New York. The Market serves up options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten free folk, and carnivores alike.
A few days after my sister and I originally explored the Market, I had an afternoon to myself to wander the city. I went down to Chelsea Market with a mission in mind: to finally sample Friedman's. Luckily once I arrived, I was very happy with my meal there! I ordered the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich on gluten free bread (which costs an extra $2.25, of course). The 'wich came with hummus, sprouts, shredded carrots, tomato, cucumber & avocado on grilled gluten free bread. You can also add turkey or chicken for $2.50.
I know the above picture is grainy and can't communicate the sandwich's taste, but I assure you that it was delicious. The bread was crispy and had been lightly grilled to perfection. Many of the gluten free breads I have eaten over the years are crumbly and tough, thus not providing good sandwich-making material. The bread at Friedman's was much lighter and didn't fall apart upon first bite. I would definitely visit Friedman's again for a gluten free sandwich, despite the $2.25 surcharge on gluten free customers. I suppose it is just something we have to get used to... even though every time it sees such a surcharge, my wallet trembles.
If you get a chance, check out Friedman's and the Chelsea Market on a day when you would prefer to be inside in New York. The Market is a great cold or rainy day activity and Friedman's is a perfect way for gluten free folk to have a sandwich that may just remind them of the days when they could consume gluten without repercussion.
Do you love it or do you love it?
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Friedman's
75 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10011 (Map)
212.929.7100
A few days after my sister and I originally explored the Market, I had an afternoon to myself to wander the city. I went down to Chelsea Market with a mission in mind: to finally sample Friedman's. Luckily once I arrived, I was very happy with my meal there! I ordered the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich on gluten free bread (which costs an extra $2.25, of course). The 'wich came with hummus, sprouts, shredded carrots, tomato, cucumber & avocado on grilled gluten free bread. You can also add turkey or chicken for $2.50.
If you get a chance, check out Friedman's and the Chelsea Market on a day when you would prefer to be inside in New York. The Market is a great cold or rainy day activity and Friedman's is a perfect way for gluten free folk to have a sandwich that may just remind them of the days when they could consume gluten without repercussion.
Do you love it or do you love it?
- - -
Friedman's
75 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10011 (Map)
212.929.7100
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