Thank the MTA the next time your train is delayed at the 59th Street Columbus Circle station.
TurnStyle — an aptly named 30,000-square-foot market that opened last week in the corridor below Eighth Avenue connecting the A, B, C, D and 1 subway platforms — will make it worth the wait. The refurbished space, with 18 trendy (in a good way) shops and 20 eateries, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Here are our favorites for a quick nosh.
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1. Bosie Patisserie
Annie Wermiel “There are a lot of people who walk in and say, ‘Look at this!’ ” says Nicky Dawda, the owner of Bosie Patisserie. Bosie’s got the requisite coffees and teas (we like the Kyoto cherry-rose tea, $3). But it’s the Ispahan pastry ($7.50) that really catches the eye: The crimson treat is a rose macaron sandwich with rose buttercream and raspberry touches (above). Plain macarons ($2.50) come in flavors including jasmine, pistachio and vanilla cheesecake.
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2. MeltKraft
The Truffle Shuffle mixes mushrooms and blue cheese.Annie Wermiel “I gotta get some grilled cheese,” says Angela Thoma while waiting on an order at MeltKraft. Many other people felt the same way during a Wednesday lunch hour. If you have time to stand on line, the $8.99 Mozzball Melt — with marinara, arugula, mozzarella and meatballs. For something even heartier, the Valley Thunder (also $8.99) comes with cheddar, beef brisket, and macaroni and cheese — all between bread.
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3. Bolivian Llama Party
Rich Gouger (left) and Alex Oropeza.Annie Wermiel Bolivian Llama Party, familiar to fans of Smorgasburg, has opened its first store here. “It’s been surprising to see how far people will travel for a salteña,” says co-owner Alex Oropeza of the savory, baked Bolivian pastries (served with cilantro sauce). For $6, grab a beni salteña, which comes stuffed with beef and aji panca. “That’s really good — it’s different … flavorful,” says patron Jon Roberts between bites. Other choices include sandwiches dressed with pork or beef brisket (from $6). Whatever you choose, wash it down with a $4 cup of sweet maracuya juice.
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4. Casa Toscana
Annie Wermiel It’s not pizza and it’s not a sandwich, either. It’s schiacciata — a crusty Tuscan focaccia bread, which Casa Toscana serves with meat and veggies on top. We recommend the $12 Arezzo, with prosciutto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and arugula. For $11, the Montevarchi is dressed with ham, mushrooms and thin zucchini slices. Those with a sweet tooth can also order cups or cones of gelato imported straight from Italy (from $5). Like a caffeine buzz with that gelato? This little spot also sells a $5 affogato (espresso poured over gelato) and a $4 crema di caffè (espresso over gelato cream). If that’s too heavy, there are several other espresso drinks that come mixed with cocoa and cream (pictured above) — all priced at $4.
