New York is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and each neighborhood offers its own unique set of food-related treats. While part of the fun of visiting or living in New York is discovering these offerings yourself, what follows is a woefully incomplete list of some of the highlights of New York’s most popular neighborhoods:

Union Square (between 14th and 16th Streets, Broadway and Park Avenue South): The star attraction of Union Square is by far the Union Square Greenmarket, which occurs every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Purveyors from around the region offer a lovely selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh meats and seafood, artisanal cheeses and breads, and everything from maple syrup to dessert wines. Definitely a must-see.

Chelsea: Walk west from Union Square and take an hour to explore Chelsea Market (located between 15th and 16th Streets and 9th and 10th Avenues). The converted warehouse, home of the Food Network studios, offers a wide range of food-related outlets, from a wine shop to a kitchen supply store. Don’t miss Buon Italia, an Italian imported food store (rows and rows of cheese, chocolate, pasta, olive oil, and much more); Manhattan Fruit Exchange (for the best and cheapest selection of dried fruit in the city); and Amy’s Bread for their black-and-white cupcake.

Tribeca: This alluring neighborhood of quaint shops and local bakeries offers the newest Whole Foods in New York City. Check out the incredible salad bar and the rock sugar/rock salt bars!

Greenwich Village: A food lover’s paradise, the winding streets of the West Village offer untold treasures waiting to be discovered. Be sure to stop by Murray’s Cheese on Bleecker Street for more varieties of cheese than you’ve ever seen before.

Midtown East: Chock-full of bland office buildings and apartment high-rises, Midtown East sports a hidden gem inside Grand Central Station: the Grand Central Market. This Harrods-style food hall has outposts of the city’s most popular food vendors, from Zaro’s Bread Basket (breads and pastries) to Dishes (prepared foods). Be sure to stop in if your train is passing through.

So there are a few starter suggestions—while they barely scratch the surface of what Manhattan has to offer, they’ll get your food tour of the city off to a good start!