The Greenmarket, New York, N.Y.

A city as unique as New York deserves a market as unique as the Greenmarket, whose Union Square location is conveniently open four days a week. With honey from the Berkshires, plump tomatoes from New Jersey, and sheep's milk ricotta from Saratoga Springs, the Greenmarket offers patrons a taste of the rural life without leaving the grid. Chefs from famous New York restaurants like Craft, Bouley, and Gramercy Tavern can be found eyeing produce and squeezing tomatoes. But for those who want a more interactive experience, the Greenmarket offers public chef tours. During these $125 excursions, foodies can stroll through the market with a chef, helping the chef choose what will be served at the restaurant that evening.

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