"Any trip to Grand Central Market should start with a lap around the space to take in all the options, ranging from currywurst to smash burgers to lobster rolls. Solo diners don’t have to navigate the ever-busy market with a group that can’t quite decide what they want. Instead, opt for a main from one restaurant like Shiku’s dosirak or Ramen Hood’s vegan ramen, and complement it with bites from other vendors like Oyster Gourmet’s freshly shucked oysters or sliced fruit from La Fruteria. The upside to dining alone and ordering from a few vendors is that it basically guarantees having leftovers for a second meal." - Rebecca Roland