The weather was not the best on my arrival in New York so I tried to find undercover things to do. Since I was staying in the Chelsea area, the Chelsea Market was an obvious choice.
The market place is huge. It is in the old National Biscuit Company building which takes up 2 entire city blocks, bordered by 15th and 16th streets and 9th and 11th avenues. It is here that the famous Oreo cookie was invented and first produced.
The building has retained the feeling of a factory and many industrial components have been retained and new ones added.
The 9th Avenue entrance.
If you enter through the other side, you walk through a narrow entrance filled with old photos of the factory.
The little boy on the yellow raincoat features in many of the advertisements for the biscuit company.
Once past the narrow entrance the space opens up and either side is lined with galleries, food shops, restaurants and many other good things. The industrial theme continues.
Even the ATMs are industrial strength.
In the centre there are open tables of spices for sale…filling the space with heavenly smells.
Through the impressive lit arches there are places to sit…a little hard, but interesting.
A little further on there is an interesting water feature.
…and a directory.
Opposite was my favourite place for coffee.
Here are some of the other great things on offer.
I really liked this glass topped table.
…and the lift. (elevator if you are American)
There is even a little bit of Australia, in the form of Tuck Shop, selling delicious pies and sausage rolls.
At the moment there is a photographic exhibition throughout the market featuring dogs, called Best in Show by Dolly Faibyshev.
I found another reference to the boy in the yellow raincoat.
The Chelsea Market is a great place to go for breakfast, coffee, lunch…or just to get out of the cold and rain on a winter day in New York.
Wow, now we know where to go to next time…
By: Anonymous on February 25, 2013
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Wow now we know where to go to next time…
By: eponato on February 25, 2013
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I’m sure you would enjoy the market.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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What an amazing place, Debra. I can’t think why I’ve never been there on my many visits to New York. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
By: adinparadise on February 25, 2013
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The markets are fun. I visit whenever I am in New York.Chelsea is one of my favourite areas.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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A most interesting place. And I love those dogs! Thank you, Debra! Looking forward to more NYC reports.
By: mulino dominillo on February 25, 2013
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The photo exhibition was a lot of fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Hope you have a great trip in NY.
By: From a Tuscan Villa on February 25, 2013
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I am now on Long Island for a few days. We even saw some sun yesterday.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Debra, what an interesting place! Thank you for taking us there! I noticed the “Tuck Shop” on the signage as well, and thought, “oh, I didn’t know the Americans used that term as well”. Turns out they don’t – how nice to see a little place selling Lamingtons in the middle of New York! Loved the water feature, and the bread, and the Chinese dragon too! xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 25, 2013
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I am always pleased to see little bits of Australia when I travel. Lamingtons need to be shared with the world.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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What a fab market – I’ll definitely take a look if I’m lucky enough to get back to NYC 🙂
By: The Travelbunny on February 25, 2013
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New York is such a great city, I hope you get back soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Ahhh…home sweet home, sort of. I LOVE it! Thanks so much!
By: The Daily Cure on February 25, 2013
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I love New York too.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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In all my visits to NY did not know of this, thank you will put on my Bucket List. Look forward to more posting in NY.
By: rozmacallanoz on February 25, 2013
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I thought Chelsea Market was well known. I have been several times.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Great interior space Deb! Wish I was there on your trail! xx
By: janinevasta on February 25, 2013
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I love all the old…and new, industrial bits.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Wow what a fabulous collection of photos! It feels like I’m there! When were you in NYC?
By: thirdeyemom on February 25, 2013
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I am in New York right now. I am on Long Island for a few days, visiting my son, and I will be back in the city next week for a couple of days before heading back to Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Wonderful Debra!!! I didn’t know your son lived there. Hope the weather brightens up. I just love NYC!
By: thirdeyemom on February 26, 2013
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Thank you for the tour of the Chelsea markets they look wonderful, when I do that holiday in New York ! I will make sure I visit. I remember the Uneeda biscuit, and Oreo’s are a favorite for my son.
By: Anonymous on February 26, 2013
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I hope you do visit the market. I’m sure you will enjoy your time there.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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looks so arty! great photos 🙂
By: sheof108names on February 26, 2013
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It is a very photogenic place.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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The dogs are so interesting looking! NY looks so vibrant and intriguing 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on February 26, 2013
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I think New York is the ultimate city. I love it!
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Great photographic tour of a place I’ve also never heard of. So now I know where Oreo cookies were born!
By: dearrosie on February 26, 2013
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I didn’t know it was the birthplace of Oreo cookies until I read it on one of the information posters.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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What an awesome post. Loved the stores, the dogs, everything. I am hoping to get to NY this year so this could be a place for me to visit. Thank you for telling us about it, Lyn
By: aussiegirl0905 on February 26, 2013
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Chelsea is a good area to stay in, with lots of great things close by.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Fascinating place – and from the photo of the old building it was the most enormous biscuit factory!
By: Jan on February 26, 2013
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It must have churned out a lot of biscuits. I think it is interesting that they were called biscuits and not cookies.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Thank you! You’ve put this distracted writer in a New York frame of mind. Lovely shots and a great day no doubt Xcat
By: Catherine on February 26, 2013
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Despite the weather I am having a great time in New York.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Nice Market and traditional.
By: elviajerodesevilla on February 26, 2013
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There is a great selection of things to buy at the market.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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Reblogged this on El Viajero de Sevilla. and commented:
Bonito mercado de Chelsea Nueva York
By: elviajerodesevilla on February 26, 2013
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I was just in NY-wish our paths could have crossed. Have fun!
By: paninigirl on February 26, 2013
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What a pity you weren’t here this week.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 26, 2013
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So glad you’re enjoying your trip here in NYC. Did you have a favorite shop in the Chelsea Market besides the coffee? There are so many delicious food offerings there.
Hope the rest of your trip is going well.
By: Jackie Cangro on February 27, 2013
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Sarabeth’s is pretty good, except for the coffee, which is awful. The kitchen shop is full of wonderful things to buy and there is an excellent cheese shop at the market. The weather is horrible and I keep hoping for an improvement. I am now on Long Island and I am looking forward to seeing more of this gorgeous area.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 27, 2013
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Looks like the weather is clearing up for you! I’ve requested better weather for the rest of your visit. 🙂
By: Jackie Cangro on February 28, 2013
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OMG I was there 8 months ago same place and shot the same yellow guy in his uniform.This place is certainly a great photo op and has great food. Thanks for sharing
By: corneliaweberphotography on February 28, 2013
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I liked the little boy in his yellow coat. I also like the way they have kept the history of the place alive.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
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