Three days a week Warsaw’s old Norblin Factory, which began producing plated ware in the 19th century, becomes a buzzing food market showcasing the bounties of the Polish countryside. With over 100 stalls, it mostly selling organic goods, often directly from the producers, who are happy to advise customers on the varieties of mushrooms or cheeses. “We are an activator of the organic farming market in Poland,” says Agnieszka Saternus, who co-founded BioBazar in 2010. Held on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays, it draws a crowd of well-heeled locals, including families and expats. This is a place to watch the seasons change; in the autumn, stalls fill up with the bright colours of pumpkins and apples (plus single-variety juices made from traditional favourites). Look out for gluten-free breads and cakes, Polish honey and natural wines. “Through BioBazar, we are building the city tissue again,” says Saternus, pointing to how it is part of the revival of Warsaw’s post-industrial Wola district, located just west of the centre. Stop by to browse the stalls, linger in a deckchair over coffee and people-watch – or pack it all up for a picnic in one of the city’s parks.