In fact, Mr. Brock likes adding a few green ones for tartness and texture.

WSJ: Sean Brock's Beet, Strawberry and Sorrel Salad | Slow Food Fast

But to be truly urban by today's standards, Midtown East needs texture and variety, different scales and mixed uses, green spaces and reliable infrastructure.

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