A newly opened Upper East Side grocer, Kidfresh, is a practical and nutritious alternative offering both freshly made and ready-to-prepare foods for children. Using mostly organic or all-natural ingredients, meals are prepared with attention to the food groups. The company has also conveniently packaged the menu options according to age, including Baby (0–12 months), Minis (age 1–2 years), and Kids (age 6–10 years). To keep munching entertaining, Kidfresh offers snacks in fun shapes and colors; tasty dishes include starshaped pancakes for breakfast and honey teriyaki chicken tenders with rice and edamame for dinner. Moreover, Kidfresh offerings can be customized to satisfy finicky palates: Edibles are sold either fully prepared in the “Grab + Go” section, or as individual components from which kids can pick and choose in the “Mix + Match” area — both assembled at child-friendly heights. For more information, go to kidfresh.com, or visit the market at 1628 Second Ave., between 84th and 85th streets, 212-861-1141.

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