Downstairs is a busy self-service restaurant (and shop) open all day til late. Choose from fresh salads, Asian food, sushi and curries. Put your choice in a plastic box and pay by weight ($7.99 a lb). Eat there or take it over the road into Central Park. Delicious.
10 Columbus Circle; tel: 212 823 9600;
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
There is also another branch at Union Square (4 Union Square South, tel: 212 673 5388). Lots of organic/local produce, etc.Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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