{"id":3302,"date":"2009-09-08T10:43:36","date_gmt":"2009-09-08T14:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3302"},"modified":"2013-03-26T15:45:15","modified_gmt":"2013-03-26T19:45:15","slug":"londons-best-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/08\/londons-best-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"London&#8217;s Best Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img alignright size-medium wp-image-6898\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/vegetables-stand-300x116.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the colorfull stands of London open-air markets \" width=\"300\" height=\"116\" \/>\n\t<div>Enjoy the colorfull stands of London open-air markets <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Broadway Market in <a title=\"Travel tips about Hackney and East End, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/hackney\/\">Hackney<\/a><\/strong> (near Hackney City Farm and lovely Regent\u2019s Canal) is only open on Saturdays\u2014but it packs enough food in its stalls to last savvy shoppers a full week before their ritual return. This loyalty was earned by a range of peerless treats, from cupcakes with <strong>organic frosting (in flavors such as elderflower and salted caramel)<\/strong> to garlic-mushroom spreads that are worth eating whether or not your significant other will kiss you for the rest of the day. On top of all that, there\u2019s a Vietnamese caf\u00e9 and a traditional Cockney food stand featuring authentic East End favorites like jellied eel! As they say: When in England\u2026<br \/>\nOnce a week, the <strong>Sunday UpMarket on Brick Lane manages to outshine all the cheap Indian food restaurants in the area. This is perhaps <a title=\"London Travel tips\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/\">London<\/a>\u2019s most ethnically diverse market,<\/strong> positioning Polish kielbasis next to Japanese pancakes and Ethiopian spicy stews. Forget Disney\u2019s \u201cIt\u2019s a Small World\u201d\u2014this is the real deal\u2026and much more delicious!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We could go on and on about <strong>Berwick Market <\/strong><strong>close to <a title=\"Travel tips about Mayfair and Soho, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/mayfair-soho\/\">Soho<\/a><\/strong>, the food stalls on <strong>Portobello Road <\/strong><strong>in <a title=\"Travel Guide to Notting Hill, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/notting-hill\/\">Notting Hill<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong>West Indian Brixton Market <\/strong><strong>by <a title=\"Travel tips about Lambeth and Vauxhall, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/lambeth-vauxhall\/\">Lambeth<\/a><\/strong>, etc., but you\u2019ve definitely got the idea by now\u2014and maybe a craving, too. So when you\u2019re in the city, stop by these markets and bring some flavorful finds back to your New York Habitat vacation <a title=\"London Vacation Rentals\" href=\"\/london-apartment\/vacation\">accommodation in London<\/a> for a memorable meal of your own. We suggest:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A fantastic\u00a0<a title=\"London Accommodation 2 Bedroom Rental in Islington (LN-247)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/247\">2-bedroom vacation rental in City-Islington (LN-247)<\/a> situated on the second floor (3rd American floor)\u00a0of a modern building. Lined with hardwood floors \u00a0and featuring a\u00a035 m2 (375 sq ft) private balcony with patio furniture and bamboo plants, this elegant apartment is great for families and can accommodate up to 6 people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img alignleft size-full wp-image-3305\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/1152\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/picture-ln-apt\/1152\/1152D17.jpg\" alt=\"London Accommodation 1 Bedroom Rental in Southwark (LN-1152)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>London Accommodation 1 Bedroom Rental in Southwark (LN-1152)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8211; A bright <a title=\"London Accommodation 1 Bedroom Rental in Southwark (LN-1152)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/1152\">1-bedroom rental accommodation in Southwark-Bermondsey (LN-1152)<\/a> near Tower Bridge. This recently completed, modern apartment has a laundry\/dryer, double bed and stylish furnishings.<\/p>\n<p>For tasty treats, choose a London market\u2014but for a tasteful place to stay, make it a New York Habitat vacation accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>What food are you most looking forward to trying while you\u2019re in London? 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