A Food Court Fit for The Plaza

For most of us, hearing the phrase “food court” brings to mind suburban shopping malls – junk fuel for the long walk to the Sunglass Hut. But at The Plaza Hotel’s new food court, I guarantee you there is a not a single Panda Express in sight!  Technically speaking, it’s “The Plaza Food Hall,” but let’s not split hairs when we could be enjoying a bounty of the best New York has to offer in classic European style.

The Hall opened last spring and immediate set food lovers abuzz, with its collection of outposts from some of the City’s most beloved eateries.

For the sweet tooth, the legendary La Maison Du Chocolat offers unlimited temptation.  From Paris with love comes a vast array of chocolate treats that will leave you melting.  Be sure to try their variety of decadent ganache, and of course their famous chocolate éclair.

If your sweet tooth is looking beyond chocolate, Billy’s Bakery puts the icing on the cake!  The cupcake craze in this city shows no sign of stopping, and one of the reasons for that is places like Billy’s that are constantly perfecting the art of the tiny frosted cake.

And if the freezing cold outside is getting to you, do as New Englanders do and warm up with a delicious lobster roll from Luke’s Lobster.  From a tiny storefront in the East Village, the guys behind Luke’s have recently expanded to other neighborhoods via restaurants, food trucks, and now The Plaza Food Hall.  Their rolls are packed with top quality Maine lobster – so get your lobster fix the easy way, without cracking shells… you’ll probably still need the bib, though!

For even the the most jaded New Yorker, accustomed to the offerings at venues like Chelsea Market and Eataly, The Plaza Food Hall is welcome and unique addition to the city’s foodscape.