Searching for the country's next great dining scene? You won't find it in a restaurant (or a pop-up or a food truck). Instead, look to a new breed of market, where inspired chefs and food artisans are changing the way we eat out.
At these spots, arriving hungry is as much a requirement as bringing a reusable bag.
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At left, Robert Stout of Kings County Jerky Co. at New York City's New Amsterdam Market. Photograph by Tara Donne