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Europe's old Industrial Age glass-and-steel farmers markets are celebrating their hundredth birthdays by getting a new lease on life as trendy food halls. These market halls still come with the farmers market dimension, but they've been spiced up with great eateries, priced for local shoppers and serving the freshest ingredients. At any stall where you see locals lining up, you know something exciting is being served. If visiting a market hall, be sure to check the hours. Some are open in the ev