Since October of 1940, this Bronx market has been a fixture along Belmont’s main thoroughfare in the beloved Little Italy district. Deeply rooted in Italian traditions, this market is enveloped in a range of aromas from freshly cut capicola to the tobacco from hand rolled cigars. Butchers, cheese mongers, and a new beer hall are on the market’s busy perimeter, while the aisles hold an abundance of fresh produce — and cured meats hang alongside Italian and American flags. Come to Italy without leaving the city. Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street.

For over 100 years, Essex Market has been a cornerstone of the Lower East Side. Today, the market is newly renovated with 37,000 square feet of sunlight-drenched space. The air is filled with the aromas of tacos, bagels, and cuisine from all over the world, while fishmongers, cheesemongers, and micro-brewers serve up their own amazing fare. The market also has weekly programs where kids and adults can learn to cook in a start-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Explore the magic of Essex Market. 88 Essex Street, (at the southeast corner of Essex & Delancey Streets).

Built in the 1930s, this market is in Borough “Boro” Park, Brooklyn, home to a growing Hasidic Judaism community. Today, Gourmet Glatt tenants serve fresh, authentic food, and its all-in-one Kosher supermarket, provides a variety of quality and specialty produce. While the exterior resembles the original structure built by Mayor La Guardia, the inside is a modern reflection of the culture that makes this community thrive.

Sponsored by the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation in a successful effort to revitalize and stabilize the neighborhood, Jamaica Market helped to put Jamaica, Queens on the map. From Chinese and Japanese — to Spanish and Trinidadian — here, you’ll find a world of flavors. This steadfast economic focal point is known for its busy and diverse food court — and highly popular summer-to-fall Friday farmers market. So, come hungry, come happy, and as always, bring your own bags. 9040 161th St, Jamaica, Queens.

What started as a bustling congregation of pushcart vendors, is today an open-air market that’s celebrating East Harlem's local flavors — and gearing up for exciting renovations — and a fresh, new future. Also home to an innovative incubator kitchen program, the market provides invaluable production education — and space — for small, artisanal, and ethnic food entrepreneurs. La Marqueta is under the Metro North tracks on Park Avenue, from 111th to 119th streets.

Moore Street was opened in 1941 and continues to be a mainstay of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Deeply rooted in Latino culture, the 15,000 square foot market is undergoing a $2.7 million renovation, making it more vital today than ever before. Come along for the ride as we transform this glorious market for the 21st century! Moore Street Market is located within the bustling Graham Avenue shopping district in between the J and L subway lines.