GOURMET TRAVELLER 59in April, and many plan to return. For some, the
main attraction is The Shed, a US$475-million
multi-disciplinary arts centre that features a giant
sliding roof clad in Teflon and has already hosted
performances by the likes of Björk and Gerhard
Richter. Others will no doubt return for the
superlative empanadas at Mercado Little Spain.
When I return, my first stop will be Peach Mart,
a whimsical version of a typical Asian convenience
store. The pocket-sized venture, next door to Kawi and
also run by David Chang, is the new Manhattan go-to
for lovers of cult Korean and Japanese snacks such as
caramel matcha potato chips and hard-boiled gummies.
It’s also has a kimbap-rolling machine that churns out
crowd-pleasing varieties such as mortadella and cheese.
Best of all are the Japanese-style convenience-
store sandwiches, made with Japanese milk bread
and filled with irresistible combinations such as
potato salad with jalapeño peppers. It’s some of the
simplest food available at Hudson Yards and also
some of the best, and proof that you don’t need
a grand dining room to dazzle.