Learning about Lexington Market

Interviewing Robert Thomas Last Thursday, Calvin and I interviewed Robert Thomas, the head of the Lexington Market, for an hour.   He was charming and very talkative.   We covered a fair amount of ground although I wished we had a little more time.   I found him thoughtful and responsive to questions.   He has a pretty clear vision of what he wants the market to be like, although he is realistic about the challenges, particularly in the environment outside the market.      Toward the end of the interview, I asked what his vision for the new market is and he responded:      It’s not even so much what the market looks like but how it functions. And how it functions is as a market that’s welcoming to people all up and down the socio-economic scale who are moving in and out seamlessly. We’re offering things that people want from a quick sandwich, to the regular comfort food, to things a little more exotic.   We’re offering spices and things, and ingredients.   I’m learnin