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Farmers Markets Union Square, where New Yorkers shop

The Farmers Markets Union Square brings fresh produce from upstate to the middle of Manhattan. The Farmers Markets at Union Square brings a wonderful array of farm-to-table ingredients to NYC, with the personalities to match. As first-time tourists, prior to becoming New York City residents, we had no idea of the range of food options the city offered. When we...

Chelsea Market, New York

Chelsea Market is a collection of boutiques and eateries in the midst of the bustling New York hot spot, situated between the Google Headquarters and the Highline. New York’s Chelsea Market is the home of hip eateries, farm-to-table restaurants, and artisanal fare. Housed in the gut-renovated National Biscuit Company factory (I never realized that is where the...

Helsinki’s Hakaniemi Market is a treasure to experience

The Hakaniemi Market Square is one of several traditional open-air markets in Helsinki, Finland, set right on the iconic waterfront. After a sleepless night adjusting to the midnight sun, a coffee and fresh breakfast sounds like the perfect start to the day, so we prioritize a visit to the Hakaniemi Market Square as the ideal start for a day exploring Helsinki...