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Mercado San Miguel is one of Madrid’s amazing public markets. Photo: Jennifer Olvera<\/p><\/div>\n

Visiting public markets is a great way to witness daily life and get a sense of place when traveling to a new city. Sometimes the experience is awe-inspiring. Other times an over-sensory experience awaits, one filled with unfamiliar sights, sounds and scents.<\/p>\n

In Mexico City<\/a>, Mercado de la Merced<\/a>, Cerrada del Rosario at Calle General Anaya, is not to be missed. Expect mounds of fresh produce, dried chiles, cactus and wild mushrooms from all over Mexico, tucked into stalls that have been strung with pi\u00f1atas.<\/p>\n

Toronto<\/a>\u2019s St. Lawrence Market<\/a> is, simply, a cool spot to be. Situated within former city hall offices at Jarvis and Front Streets, its vendors proffer meat, spices and fresh, local produce of endless kinds. When it\u2019s warm, a farmers\u2019 market spills into the parking lot, expanding the bounty. An on-site chef series adds further allure.<\/p>\n

When in Stockholm<\/a>, make your way to \u00d6stermalms Saluhall<\/a>, 114 39 Stockholm, a fantastic food hall chock-full of noteworthy cafes and restaurants, among them standout Lisa Elmqvist Fisk<\/a>, a seafood spot where you can both shop for and be served incomparable catches.<\/p>\n

Overwhelming is one word that comes to mind when visiting Chandni Chowk, the sprawling Old Delhi<\/a> marketplace where vibrant colors, a crush of traffic and narrow alleyways reveal Jalebiwala, a sweet shop that\u2019s over a century old; a jewelry-centric bazaar along Dariba Kalan Road; and Paratha Wali Gali, where options for parathas<\/em> (Indian-style flat bread) abound.<\/p>\n

Veering in another direction entirely is Madrid<\/a>\u2019s Mercado San Miguel<\/a>, Plaza de San Miguel, s\/n\u00a028005, an elegant spot for prepared fare\u2014fresh-shucked oysters, tapas with sherry\u2014as well as fresh-caught seafood, vibrant produce and pastries.\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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