Housed in a beautifully renovated historic warehouse, which was originally the National Biscuit Company complex—originating in the 1890's—is Chelsea Market. This delightful and unique marketplace has been on my list of places to visit since I moved to the city. There's no Starbucks or fast food chains inside (ok, there is a Hale & Hearty, but I love that place so I'll let it pass.) But most of the shops and eateries are New York originals. From a beautiful, sprawling wine store to large traditional butcher shop, a milk dairy, bakeries galore, an independent bookstore, delicious coffee, a farm to table organic restaurant, and even a Moroccan decor boutique—all of the shops are just adorable and not too terribly overpriced (this is New York, after all).
This was our favorite store. Chelsea Baskets. It's kind of like Harry & David's, but even better! You pick your basket and then fill it full of goodies & they gift wrap it up for you. If I were rich, everyone I know would get one of these gifts!
This was our favorite store. Chelsea Baskets. It's kind of like Harry & David's, but even better! You pick your basket and then fill it full of goodies & they gift wrap it up for you. If I were rich, everyone I know would get one of these gifts!Also, an art exhibit of handmade letterpress artwork by YeeHaw Industries just happened to be sprinkled throughout the market while we were there . Turns out, YeeHaw Industries is located on Gay Street in Knoxville Tennessee, and showcased some wonderfully Southern pieces including Farmer's Market posters from Knoxville's Market Square Farmer's Market.
