If the beans in question are associated with a particular cuisine, head for an ethnic market.

For the rest of the morning, I made the rounds of some of the city's ethnic markets.

And they have created ethnic markets that draw shoppers into the city, balancing the loss of retail trade to the suburbs.

Chefs have also started exploring the ethnic markets for fish.

"When they feel they are being squeezed by the competition from all sides, the ethnic market looks better."

These stores are known as ethnic markets and may also serve as gathering places for immigrants.

Several varieties are commercially produced and available in ethnic markets on the mainland.

"We want to offer something the malls can't, like a little ethnic market or a unique craft store."

Ms. Murphy, a cooking teacher, got the idea while taking students on tours of ethnic markets.

Elsewhere, other companies are also tapping into the ethnic market.