Foodie Tour: Chef Suzanne Cupps’ NYC
Published 04/03/2018
Having worked her way through the kitchens of Annisa and Gramercy Tavern before becoming executive chef at Untitled at the Whitney Museum, Suzanne Cupps knows a thing or two about dining in New York City. The chef encourages travelers to “explore areas like the High Line and the West Village, where there are unique shops and interesting restaurants.” Cupps did just that for blogger Amy Kim, as they took a culinary tour of the City. Check out some of Cupps’ downtown dining picks below.
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Chelsea Market
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75 Ninth Ave.
Chelsea Market has been functioning as a high-end food court since 1997. In addition to food vendors like Saxelby Cheesemongers, Dizengoff, Dickson’s Farmstand and Los Tacos No. 1, the market is home to stores like Posman Books and Bowery Kitchen Supply.
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Daily Provisions
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103 E. 19th St.
Danny Meyer’s pint-size, blue-hued bakery around the corner from Union Square Café lures in passersby and local workers for breakfast, lunch and impulse snacking. With just a few counter seats and standing tables, Daily Provisions is ideal for takeout or quick bites along with a coffee or glass of wine.
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The High Line
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Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street
Built on a once-abandoned elevated rail line, this distinctive park offers unparalleled views of Manhattan’s far west side. With places to sit and people-watch, seasonal blooms and fascinating architectural features throughout, it’s a great place to relax, and makes for an envy-inducing photo backdrop.
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Pasquale Jones
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187 Mulberry St.
Cupps calls this sleek Italian spot one of NYC’s “really craveable places.” Two wood-burning brick ovens fire up pizzas, charred cauliflower and pork shank for two. Don’t miss spectacular pasta dishes like Martelli spaghetti with sea urchin and Jonah crab.
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Union Square Greenmarket
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East 17th Street
This is one of the City’s most popular greenmarkets, and one of its oldest, too. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays year-round, it holds an incredible diversity of produce, poultry, dairy and baked goods—with up to 140 sellers at peak season.
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Untitled
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Whitney Museum of American Art
Cupps helms this contemporary American restaurant, a 2016 James Beard Award winner for restaurant design. Adjacent to the High Line and the Hudson River, Untitled is inspired by the seasons and the creative environment of the art museum it calls home.
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Whitney Museum of American Art
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99 Gansevoort St.
The Whitney offers a particular focus on works by living artists, especially during its renowned biennial. The modern-art collection, which includes also established names like Hopper and Calder, contains more than 21,000 works by some 3,000 artists.
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