Haven't posted in ages so I promised myself a double post today :) It's fitting since these past 2 weeks have been filled with trying new things and going to new places around town. After looking at Gary's blog post at g4gary.blogspot.com (which by the way is a must read for all food obsessed people) about Island East Markets, I had to go have a look myself given the rarity of such markets in Hong Kong.
Initiated by the Hong Kong Markets Organization, Island East Markets aims to expose and showcase the best of Hong Kong through locally grown food and artisanal goods. With an assortment of local organic farm produce and F&B outlets, you can easily pick up your groceries or have some quality food while browsing the market. The bread and cheese at Classified sold out pretty fast so make sure you get there before the crowds. The tea selection in one of the stalls is also worth checking out as they have a unique variety of tea leaves. Apparently, the owner was so obsessed with tea that his garden had a greenhouse which is used solely to grow tea leaves. Talk about dedication!
Obviously, no market would be complete without handmade crafts and second hand clothing. While there weren't a lot of these stalls, every one of them had something truly unique to offer. From custom made cheongsam's to handcrafted accessories, I doubt you'll leave empty handed.
Island East Markets open every Sunday from 10-5pm and will be back from November 11 to December 16. Click the link below to find out more about the market and how to get there. Happy shopping!
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