Jean-Georges Wants in on the Megamarket Movement

Jean-Georges Vongerichten told the Post yesterday about his plans to open a market in the basement of ABC Carpet & Home on Broadway. The 8,500 square-foot space was home to the Conran Shop before it closed in July. Vongerichten notes the "success of Eataly" in the Post article and goes on to say, “It’s just an idea now. But food is a part of life. People are foodies and love to shop for food. We will keep it very local and very American."

The pending market will sell local, artisanal products and be the third to open from Vongerichten in the ABC Carpet & Home building. ABC Kitchen came first when it opened to rave reviews in 2010. The second, ABC Cocina, is yet to open, but will do so early next year in the Pipa space on East 19th Street. The same ingredient-driven approach to cooking that defines ABC Kitchen will inspire the Spanish-influenced small plates that will make up ABC Cocina's menu.