Canal St Market

SoHo & Chinatown


In the borderlands where Chinatown morphs into SoHo, this food and retail market unavoidably turns heads. The warehouse-like dining area is a world tour of food trends – Japanese shaved ice, ceviche, seasonal farm food etc. The shopping floor is the place to hunt for unusual indie gems such as vintage skateboards, K-pop clothing and locally made jewelry.


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