I love snow peas. I love them so much I planted them in my yard. But they haven't sprouted yet. Good thing this fruit & veg. stand right by the Grand St. subway stop had them for only $1.40 per pound.
Too bad if you want to pick out the nicest-looking ones, though - a sign says "no picking" and the guy will scoop them into a bag for you. Still a pretty good deal, though.
This neighborhood is full of nearly-identical places to pick up fresh produce, but you won't find one more conveniently located than this one. Don't go too late though; I was there a good bit before dusk, and they were already closing up for the evening (as do most of the shops around here). read more