I had my first Chelsea Market experience last weekend, and it revealed a trove of curiousities. I had been to the building before, but only for the fantastic brunch at the Nicole Fahri restaurant, 202, housed in her boutique. Venture a bit further, and you will find a goldmine of shops, from a brownies-only bakery (Fat Witch) to a seafood shack/store (The Lobster Place) to arguably the best espresso in the city (Ninth Street Espresso). Please also note the wide selection of produce, including the oddly-shaped turban squash, above.
I bought a brioche loaf from Amy’s Bread; the taste is rich and buttery but the interior is as light as cotton candy. I also found Buon Italia to be a great source for Callebaut chocolate (I seized a hefty block of Gianduja) and cooking oils, to say nothing of the 5-kg container of Nutella fit for a giant:
The market is a fun place to spend a weekend afternoon, foraging for unique foodstuffs, finding inspiration for the night’s dinner, or just grabbing a bite after shopping in the meatpacking district.
Info:
75 Ninth Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets)
New York, NY 10011
Mon-Fri, 7 am to 9 pm, Sat and Sun, 10 am to 8 pm
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I love Chelsea Market. You have to get a cupcake at Eleni’s
Posted 28 Sep 2007 at 5:07 pm ¶http://www.bigcitylittlekitchen.com/2007/08/13/nutella-cake/
So you can make like 13 Nutella Cakes with that? Perfect…
Posted 01 Oct 2007 at 12:56 am ¶Trackbacks & Pingbacks 1
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