If you really want to get close and personal with New York City, you need to visit one of the city’s markets. It’s where the locals come to hang out, buy and sell all sorts of tasty food and other items, and have an overall great time. So why wouldn’t you want to join in?
Because there are quite a lot of these markets happening all across NYC, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s where you should go.
Chelsea Market
Located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market really has it all. You can taste all kinds of cuisines, from your casual American barbecue to seafood and Korean, while also seeing quite a lot of unique things. The variety of shops is also impressive while the unusual interior should make exploring that much more fun.
Grand Central Market
Grand Central Market, part of Grand Central Terminal, is a more upscale option. It is a place to go if you want to get fresh produce or try some of the best European dishes. You can also find lots of artisan chocolate products, a fine wine selection, and much more here.
Arthur Avenue Retail Market
For all things Italian, visit Arthur Avenue Retail Market in the Bronx. The best homemade pasta, an impressive selection of Italian cheeses, San Marzano tomatoes, cured meats, quality coffee, and much more are waiting for you to pick it up.
Union Square Greenmarket
If you prefer farmers’ markets, then Union Square Greenmarket in Union Square Park is the market for you. There are more than 150 farmers, bakers, and fishers from the region offering their products, but the market also features all sorts of other events like live cooking shows and book signings.