Knead & Co.

Bruce Kalman, the chef-owner of Knead & Co., holds one of his porchetta dip sandwiches at his new pasta bar in Grand Central Market.

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Jan. 25, 2016 3:50 PM PT

Sunday gravy spaghetti and meatballs at Knead & Co.

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The neon sign above Knead & Co., Bruce Kalman’s new pasta bar and market at downtown’s Grand Central Market.

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The pasta room at Knead & Co., Bruce Kalman’s new pasta restaurant at Grand Central Market.

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A porchetta on the Berkel slicer at Knead & Co. awaits slicing for the porchetta dip sandwich.

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