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Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

A combination of a super-mall, luxury showcase, restaurant hub, and industrial office space, Chelsea Market and its bustling interior always feel a bit like the holidays. There you’ll find businesspeople sipping Intelligentsia coffee next to tourists peeling apart lobsters next to focused shoppers looking to score their next great purchase. Fountains bathed in neon light flow next to cheery bakeries and gelato shops,  hip jewelry stores glitter, and unmarked doors promise the unknown.

Located next to the High Line in the center of Chelsea, the Market has many of its own stories to tell. A combination of 20 buildings, it was where the Oreo cookie was invented when Nabisco had a factory there, and today includes a hidden restaurant underneath called The Tippler. With plenty of options for dining and shopping, Chelsea Market is a great place to spend a few hours while in Chelsea.

Printed Matter, Inc.

On October 15, 2015 Printed Matter, opened its doors to its new location on 231 Eleventh Avenue at 26th Street. Founded in 1976, the non-profit first opened their doors on Lispenard Street in Tribeca. Known for their open submission process, Printed Matter allows artists and indie publishers to submit books for sale in their shop. The bookstore circulates over 32,000 publications annually on behalf of the artists and small presses, and in addition, offer support services and activities including art installations, talks, book launches and performances.

Commes de Garcons

Comme des Garçons, which translates to “Like Boys” in French, is a Japanese fashion label founded by Rei Kawakubo. The Tokyo-based company has boutiques around the world, and its Chelsea is particularly stunning. The graffiti and art covered building housing the boutique features a futuristic tunnel that gives way to an equally stunning, gold interior. Whether you’re there to shop or to appreciate its urban architecture, Comme des Garçons is worth a pit-stop.

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