Food courts are a great place to grab a quick bite to eat, whether it's while you're waiting to catch a train, taking a break from shopping, or just wanting to enjoy a nice lunch. But lately, famous chefs and other restaurateurs have taken the food court to the next level, bringing high-quality food and swanky interiors to the masses.
The newest celebrity chef food court, The Pennsy, recently opened near Penn Station in New York City. Located at the corner of 33rd Street and 7th Avenue, the food court is home to five high-end choices for a quality meal.
The Pennsy is a new, more casual home for some of New York's most well-known chefs, including Mario Batali, Mary Giuliani, Marc Forgione, and butcher Pat LaFrieda.
Business Insider recently stopped by The Pennsy to see if it lived up to the hype.
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The Pennsy opened to the public on January 11. Before the Pennsy, the area surrounding Penn Station was severely lacking in quality places to eat, despite being a major commuter hub.
Now commuters can enjoy a high-end food court from some of the most well-known chefs in New York. The space is wide open, and there are plenty of places to sit and relax. The Pennsy's goal is that you "enjoy the experience so much, you'll be glad you missed your train."
Source: The Pennsy
This is the first Manhattan outpost of Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors. The New Jersey-based butcher shop supplies meat to hotels and restaurants around the world.
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