La Marqueta

La Marqueta is a bustling public market in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood. The lively environment and numerous dining alternatives attract many foodies. Patisserie Vanessa, a French bakery recognized for its high-quality pastries, and Sprinkle Splash Sweet Shoppe, a Puerto Rican bakery famed for flan, tembleque, and quesito, are two standouts (cream cheese-filled pastry).

Central Park is about a 10-minute walk away from La Marqueta. At the market, you may stock up on tasty foods before enjoying them beside Harlem Meer, the park's northernmost lake. The city of New York has tried several times to resurrect La Marqueta but has been unable to come up with a viable business model that is acceptable to both local residents and politicians. La Marqueta Mile is a plan suggested by the Harlem Community Development Corporation, a state-run economic development agency. In 2010, the proposal won the support of the Center for an Urban Future.

A request for proposals was published in 2009 by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Council seeking businesses to run and maintain a 3,000 square foot commercial kitchen incubator in La Marqueta. In early 2011, Hot Bread Kitchen created HBK Incubates, a culinary business incubator, in a room at La Marqueta that had been restored with $1.5 million in New York City Council funds.

Location: 1590 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
Open: Tuesday–Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +1 212-534-4900