CW Retail - Food Halls Report

The Pennsy

A t just 8,000 sf in size, this mini food hall in Manhattan’s Pennsylvania Station opened in 2016 and currently offers a bar, coffee shop and five eateries. However, all are either chef-driven or artisanal concepts: among them, Franklin Becker's The Little Beet, Marc Forgione's Lobster Press and Mario Batali and Mary Giuliani's Mario by Mary. Butcher Pat LaFrieda offers his legendary meats, and vegan food is offered at The Cinnamon Snail.

The Pennsy ticks all boxes: It benefits from both commuter and tourism traffic thanks to its location at Pennsylvania Station (serving more than 600,000 commuter rail and Amtrak riders per day) and offers immediate access to the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Herald Square and Madison Square Garden.

Food Halls of America 2016

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