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Braving the Chill at Headhouse Market
Annemarie Vaeni Dec 07, 2010 Market Beat 0 comments
The thermometer read 35 degrees last Sunday morning in Philadelphia, but as the newscaster noted, with the wind-chill, outdoor temperatures felt more like 25 degrees. Wind and cold may have slowed the pace a little, but it certainly didn't stop a collection of dedicated farmers, vendors and shoppers from connecting over the tantalizing goods at the Food Trust’s Headhouse Farmers' Market. The historic market is located on South 2nd Street between Lombard and Pine streets. The Headhouse Shambles provides vendors and shoppers with a roof, and at the end of the market is the Headhouse building, which formerly served as a fire station. The market runs on Sundays from 10am to 2pm, May through the...
Sugarsnap Expands to Tech Park
FarmPlate Jul 23, 2010 Market Beat 0 comments
When you pull into the parking lot at 30 Community Drive, the hub of South Burlington's Technology Park, you might have to squint to spot the cheery little sign for the new Sugarsnap restaurant. It's off to the left, sandwiched between TelJet's and Test America's no-nonsense logos. It feels far away from Sugarsnap's friendly home at the edge of the Intervale. But once you step inside, warm aromas from simmering soups and just-baked cookies tell you you're headed to the right place. After six years of serving impeccably fresh, ready-to-eat, mostly local foods from its Riverside Avenue location, Sugarsnap has just expanded into a new commissary kitchen and second retail store in South...
A Day At NYC's Tribeca Greenmarket
FarmPlate Jul 08, 2010 Market Beat 0 comments
The 90-plus degree New York City weather didn't stop shoppers from picking up fresh food in the city's Tribeca neighborhood this Wednesday. Shoppers who could have easily slipped into the air-conditioned sanctuary of Whole Foods (a mere block away) were opting instead to support local farmers and bakers and stock their baskets at the Tribeca Greenmarket. The quiet, family-friendly market is located on Greenwich Street, between Chambers and Duane Streets, adjacent to a usually busy playground. It’s open year-round on Saturdays; it's also open on Wednesdays from April 7 to December 22. [caption id="attachment_4251" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Red and Yellow Swiss Chard from Alex...
Montpelier's Meeting Place
FarmPlate Feb 19, 2010 Market Beat 0 comments
Since 1977 the Capital City Farmers Market has served as a favorite Vermont gathering place for local producers and devoted foodies on Saturdays from May to November. Come December, market junkies used to have to go cold turkey. But not anymore. Now in its third season, Montpelier's winter market welcomes eager shoppers on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Fresh meats and cured sausages, farmhouse cheeses, still-warm artisan breads, irresistible baked goods, maple products, micro greens, root veggies of every color and shape, fiber arts, conga drums, one-of-a-kind t-shirts . . . the list goes on and on. More than 25 central Vermont food producers and craftspeople will set up...
Woodstock Farmers' Market: Nothing Short of a Blast
FarmPlate Dec 04, 2009 Market Beat 1 comments
WFM gained national attention this past summer when it was named "Food Retailer of the Year" by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade. The localvore/globalvore Mecca is situated just west of Woodstock Village on busy US Route 4. You can spot it by all the fresh garlands, wreaths and trees lined up at the WFM Garden Center at this time of year. Mark Your Calendars! Hungry holiday shoppers can sample the Italian artisan foods purchased in Italy this fall by WFM staffer Amelia Rappaport at the Italia Next Door event. Taste, discuss and learn about these amazing products--pastas, olive oils, balsamics, condiments, chocolates and cookies--on Saturday and Sunday December 12th and...
Barnard General Store Sustains Tradition
FarmPlate Nov 13, 2009 Market Beat 0 comments
The store's classic soda fountain dates to the 1950s. The pizzas are baked on a stone hearth. The pastries are baked in-house. The coffee's always fresh. Magazines, newspapers, maps, animal feed, Vermont gifts and clothing are also available. Carolyn and Kim will open their doors even wider this Monday, November 16th, to host A Trip Around the World, one in a series of dinners held at their monthly Karmic Cafe. This Monday's meal features a magical tour through the world's souks and spice markets with stops in the Middle East, South India, the West Indies and Italy. Dinner begins at 6 pm with freshly made hummus and baba ganoush. Space is limited to 30, so call today to reserve: 802.234....