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to approximately 40, many of whom are among the city's most excit- ing upstart chefs and artisan producers. Among the newcomers are Berlin Currywurst, for brats and dogs; Davidovich Bakery, for kosher bagels and schmears; Cappone's salumeria, an old-school Brooklyn Italian joint with wonderfully named signature sandwiches (the Travolta is made with porchetta and smoked mozzarella and goes for $12); Dizengoff, specializing in Isaraeli/Middle Eastern cuisine; Sicilian-style pizzeria Filaga; Li-Lac Chocolates, chocolatiers with a century-old history in Lower Manhattan; Mokbar, a mashup of Japanese ramen with Korean f la- vors; and Very Fresh Noodles, where you can watch dexterous chefs make hand-pulled noodles before your eyes. Older foodie favorites still deserve props. Chelsea Market Baskets has a fantastically curated selection of specialty foods and has expanded its offerings into a basement level. Dickson's Farmstand Meats offers artisanal, locally grown, and organic meat and poultry. Amy's Bread and Sarabeth's Kitchen earn raves for their baked goods. The herbs and spices at Spices and Teas sit in open bowls, and the melding of aromas can make your mouth water. Chelsea Creamline has expanded and features state-fair classics like burgers and chicken tenders as well as potato chips ($3.50), ice cream, shakes, and yep, fried oreos ($5). Because Chelsea Market is such a well-known food hall, it can be tricky to navigate on weekends. But don't let the large groups of slow-walking tourists leave you frustrated. The dark wood, stone walls, and rushing water falling fast from a pipe in the center of the old factory will soothe your senses. Most of the tables and chairs in the central walkway have been removed, so foot traffic shouldn't be too bad. If you find yourself annoyed by the slow pace, however, there's a new way to cope. Duck inside Corkbuzz, an inti- mate, just-opened wine bar that describes itself as a "never-ending dinner party." Order a glass of vino and some charcuterie snacks, sit back, and wait out the crowds. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, Manhattan. chelseamarket.com Far West Side: Gotham West Market This sleek hall in Midtown offers a little something for everyone. Playful and inventive global cuisine takes center stage at this three- year-old space on Manhattan's newly trendy far West Side. But less adventurous eaters and the health conscious also have delicious options from the nine vendors packing in crowds at this bright, well- appointed space. Among the newcomers to Gotham West Market are Uma Temakeria, which crafts made-to-order sushi hand rolls, including a supersized roll they call a sushi burrito ($10). Indie Fresh offers fast-casual soups (like Pho Beef Bone Broth), salads, and smoothies that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain no added sugar. Genuine Roadside serves up crowd-pleasing burgers, a pulled-pork sandwich and other diner-inspired favorites with high-quality and surpris- ing ingredients. Choza Taqueria, inspired by street eats in Mexico, arrived in 2014 and draws fans for its chorizo and carnitas. Chelsea Market Gotham West Market 132 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com