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TikTok-Fueled Gourmet Grocer Meadow Lane Opens in Tribeca to Block-Long Lines

TikTok buzz turned founder Sammy Nussdorf’s concept into an opening-day spectacle that tested how far New Yorkers will pay for a boutique grocery experience.

Overview

  • The market at 355 Greenwich St opened Friday, drawing crowds that formed a full-city-block line with some fans arriving by 5 a.m. for the 11 a.m. start.
  • Founder Sammy Nussdorf cultivated demand by documenting the store’s build-out and taste tests on TikTok over more than a year.
  • Prepared foods and drinks command premium prices, including $15 gluten-free chicken nuggets, salads starting at $21, a $12 chicken salad, and coffee starting at $4.
  • Shelves feature luxury items such as $65 extra virgin olive oil, $74 matcha powder, and caviar priced up to $750, spotlighting sticker shock for a curated shopping experience.
  • The boutique space pairs a floral studio with an in-house kitchen reported at 2,000 square feet, operates cashless, and lists daily hours of 11 a.m.–9 p.m.