"A one-of-a-kind Eastern European supermarket with multiple NYC locations and a big basement kitchen that keeps food fresh upstairs; it’s easy to eat well for under $10 here thanks to a by-the-pound salad bar (including plov and carrot salad) and picnic-ready samsa pastries filled with halal-friendly meats or vegetarian options like pumpkin — ideal for grabbing food to take to Washington Square Park." - Melissa McCart