North Market named one of nation's top public markets

The North Market in Columbus has been named one of the nation's 10 best public markets by USA Today.

The market, on the north end of Downtown, was ranked No. 7 based on readers' votes. The market came in just behind Findlay Market in Cincinnati at No. 6.

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USA Today praised the North Market for its variety and longevity.

"Open since 1876, this historic public market has everything to make a foodie smile," noted the article. "Made up of local merchants and farmers, with such delectable treats as fresh pierogies and vegan soul food."

The North Market contains more than 30 vendors, with plans to add eight to 10 more as part of the Merchant Building development now underway on the market's former parking lot.

Leading USA Today's lineup was Easton Public Market in Easton, Pennsylvania, "the oldest, continuous open-air market in the United States," according to the article.

Also on the list: Eastern Market, Detroit (No. 2); Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia (3); Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis (4); Boston Public Market, Boston (5); Lancaster Central Market, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (8); Historic Square Market, San Antonio (9); and Pike Place Market, Seattle (10).

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: North Market among two Ohio markets recognized nationally