Take cover from the rain…read more.. Been here before, and now I realize how popular this place has become. Two floors of food, and shopping experience. Food court is good, stopped for some Chicken Bone Broth Soup, continuing with the cold weather vibe. Reasonably priced, fun to just window shop and people watch, great building reconfigured for exploring how this old building use to be a nabisco factory? Certainly a good stop over for good shopping experience, tourist finds, and variety of stores to explore outright.

Cute spot to walk around and lots of food options & shops. There's quite a bit to choose from and…read moreit can be overwhelming. I am glad I checked it out but once was probably enough and I don't need to come back. If you want to walk the High Line, you can grab a quick bite here and then this runs right above it so it's easy access!

Instagram will get ya. It'll hype something up with just the right angles and shots, and then you…read moreget there . . . and it's fine. It's okay. I felt this way about Chelsea flea. On instagram, they show these tight little shots of cute trinkets, interesting art, of maybe just the perfect vintage piece. But you get there and . . . it's just like any old flea market, but probably more expensive. I wouldn't say people shouldn't look around and experience it if they are wanting to shop and treasure hunt. But a lot of it is tangled jewelry in bins, old DVDs (I know that's making a comeback), clothing that's stained, a few cool things dispersed amongst the junk.

We visited last weekend and enjoyed perusing the many vendors. Lots of clothing, vintage jewelry,…read moreAfrican handmade items, etc. It's not super organized, and you should plan on spending at least a few hours here if you want to search through everything to find treasures. Prices start high, but you can bargain. It gets pretty crowded and can be difficult to navigate through the packed aisles, but people were pretty friendly.

Stumbled upon the Union Square Night Market while walking through the park on a Thursday evening…read more As a big fan of outdoor food markets, I was excited to see one pop up in Union Square for the summer. The Night Market is open on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 10pm. For such a compact space, there's a great variety of vendors offering different types of food. After checking out the options, I went with a braised chicken arepa and a pork belly & sweet plantain empanada from Ehbra Colombian Food. The total came to $19, which felt like a solid deal given the portion size and quality. There are picnic tables set up around the vendors, so it was nice not having to eat on a park bench.

An annual summer event in Union Square. It started May 19th on Thursdays and Fridays and runs…read morethrough October 18th. A variety of cuisines are offered with prices that run fairly high. I wanted to have the jerk chicken with rice cooked in a pineapple shell but at $15 it was both expensive and too large for me. I had three meat skewers which were $10 for 3 or $4 each. I sat at a table under an umbrella to eat. The sun was high in the sky and it was hot. Music is always here and what made my lunch enjoyable was Michael Jackson signing "PYT" loudly. Lots of people are here and this will go on till the evening. Some booths are going to be in Bryant Park end of October.

Actually this IS a good flea market if you are looking for the right things. It is great in that…read morelots of the seller's merchandise turns over from week to week as opposed to some places where the same stuff is on offer from week to week. An d even the guys who do put out the same stuff over and over again do tend to mix in new merchandise in with their boxes. It is OK for clothes, great for electrical items and electronics, household items and even food. Kitchen and bathroom items. Even better are the on-street offerings outside! You might even find knick-knacks here though dont hold your breath, no real antiques/collectables. What is especially good is that all the sellers tend to be motivated to sell, as opposed to hold out for some pseudo-retail price!

This place is more in the business of offering used clothing at rock bottom prices than weird and…read morewhimsical finds of the knick-knack/antique/record variety. But it's a fun hidden book all the same. And many vendors willing to barter.

We love the holiday shops at Bryant park and go at least once a year. We usually will do hot…read morechocolate, fried pickles, walk around and stop by whichever shops are popular. We got the chicken schnitzel in pita bread from 12 chairs, which we highly recommend. I wasn't a big fan of the fried Greek cheese. Wanted to try the Dubai strawberry but the line was way too long. Overall, the holiday shops are always great and fun.

It is a fun experience, so many good food. Too bad it was pouring rain, so it was kinda hard to…read morewait in line and not to be able to enjoy the food. Limited seating area. Kinda pricy food for small portion. But it was fun. Service was just ok depending on the vendors Lot of food selections. Overall it is ok. Pretty nice and big compare to Columbus holiday market by central park.

As a longtime patron of Essex Market, I highly recommend this historic Lower East Side destination…read morefor dining and shopping. What began as an unofficial pushcart market in 1888 has evolved into a modern, 37,000-square-foot facility at the corner of Essex and Delancey Streets. Recommended Vendors Nordic Preserves Fish and Wildlife Company for outstanding Scandinavian delicacies like gravlax, house-cured herring, and smoked salmon baguette sandwiches. Ni Japanese Deli, creating delicious bento boxes, miso soup, and rice bowls with ample vegan and vegetarian options. Dhamaka is an award-winning Indian soul food focused on rare provincial recipes. It's difficult to get a reservation but it's worth the effort. Don Ceviche (Market) A favorite for Peruvian classics like fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and rotisserie chicken. Luis Meat Market A legacy, family-owned butcher shop operating for over 20 years, offering a massive variety including specialty cuts. They provide a great bang for your buck and it's my go to for morcilla and oxtails. Porto Rico Importing Co. is an old school coffee importer with a branch conveniently located inside the market. Today, the market houses nearly 40 independent vendors, community spaces, and a mezzanine with public seating. It remains a vital culinary hub that perfectly blends neighborhood grocery essentials with artisanal dining.

This market combines restaurant stalls with grocery stalls. Lots of international markets with a…read moregreat variety of cultural staples, fresh produce, specialty foods. I could spend hours here and lots of money choosing from the variety of vendors.

We visited Grand Bazaar NYC on the Upper West Side and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The market is…read moreone of the oldest and largest weekly flea markets in New York City, running every Sunday with both indoor and outdoor vendors. It has a fun and lively vibe with a mix of vintage items, handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, collectibles, and food stands all in one place. What we liked most was how easy it was to spend a few hours just walking around and exploring different local vendors and small businesses. The market feels very New York, with lots of unique finds and creative products you do not usually see in regular stores.

If you take the crosstown bus and walk from 79th Street on Columbus Avenue to the flea market,…read moreyou'll pass various farm stands lining the road. It made my visit to the Bazaar all the more pleasant. I've been coming to Grand Bazaar for more years than I care to remember, having taken a break for ten -- okay twenty -- years. Can't put my finger on why, perhaps I'm not as interested as I used to be. While the market is vibrant and busy, it's not as it was. Perhaps not as much diversity in wares. (I used to get a lot of pottery, art and vintage jewelry.) Back in the day, my friends and I would go to the East Village and buy funky old fur jackets for a song. I kind of had that in the back of my mind coming here. (There are many vintage coat vendors.) But prices have risen considerably. (What hasn't?!) The market is open Sundays, year 'round. Despite buying nothing, I know I'll be back. (Maybe coats get cheaper when it's warmer.) Plus, I like strolling around on the upper westside, which has a different flavor than the eastside, where I live.

Enough fun for 5 stars but how can I do that with a crowded noisy street? Let's just say the…read moreshopping here is better than it is in China and Hong Kong. The food is cheap and fabulous as well. A visit to NY would not be complete without a stop in China Town.