Cleveland
With its 44-foot-high vaulted ceilings and iconic clock tower, this recently redone hall has the feel of a European train station. Plus, there's a year-round 85-stall produce area outside.
Seattle
Melrose plays David to Pike Place's Goliath, attracting a loyal following in the process. To understand why, order a cocktail at Still Liquor or pick up some handcrafted housewares from Butter Home.
Washington, D.C.
The soaring industrial space is packed with high-quality eats like Red Apron Butchery's house-made sausages and "porkstrami," and small plates at bivalve palace Rappahannock Oyster Co.
Chicago
Vendors such as Saigon Sisters and Lillie's Q have made this market hall a dining destination. Little Goat Bread, local star chef Stephanie Izard's casual sandwich shop, opens this month.
Philedelphia
Following last year's multi-million-dollar renovation, this Philly landmark is more relevant than ever. Still, we're partial to the old-school Dutch Eating Place and its sweet apple dumplings.
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We'll say it: Food halls are the new food trucks. Across the U.S., these new and newly renovated culinary temples are luring artisanal producers, specialty purveyors, even high-end dining spots. Here are five of our favorites.
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