A Market Lunch with Books and Plants to Bring Home
Browse imported pantry goods and fiction or academic titles, with seeds, soil and tools available for a gardening project. The East Harlem shop closes earlier than the other stops on both Saturday and Sunday.
Manhattan Specialty Shops
Broadway Provisions for Early Risers
Milano Market Westside fills its shelves with imported goods in Morningside Heights. The Italian deli stands at 2892 Broadway. Its counter offers over one hundred specialty sandwiches on fresh-baked ciabatta and heros. Fresh mozzarella and cold cuts feature among the fillings. Sandwiches cost twelve to twenty dollars. Weekend hours run from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, matching the daily schedule. Pick up lunch and browse the shelves for imported pantry goods.
Secondhand Pages and Surprise Picks
Weekend browsing at Book Culture starts at 10:00 AM. Saturday hours extend to 9:00 PM. Sunday closing is 8:00 PM. The independent bookstore at 536 West 112th Street occupies two stories. Readers can choose between new and used books for all ages. Browse academic titles or fiction, then try the Blind Date with a Book section. Bargain remainders start at ninety-eight cents. Gifts are also available.
Greenery Beneath the Tracks
At Urban Garden Center, plants share space with potting supplies. The family-owned East Harlem shop stands at 1560 Park Avenue. Pair a plant with a pot and soil for a weekend gardening project at home. The shop also has chickens on-site. Seeds and tools are available for other planting jobs. Leave room in your shopping plans for the earlier closing here. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
