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The amount of land needed by a nation to produce the same amount of food procured by trade and sea.
A new outdoor food market will open on Friday, May 22, at the Seaport District, occupying the space on South Street between Fulton and Beekman Streets where the fish market formerly stood.
The "Fulton Stall Market" will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring fruits and vegetables, seafood, cheeses, breads, cut flowers, and potted plants.
Per the press release, here is a list of the 2009 vendors, including descriptions.
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John T. Edge explores how this "polyglot purée with roots in different places and peoples" has become an iconic "American sauce."
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