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Can we ever have too many farmers markets? I don't think so. One of the most exciting trends in the past few years has been the explosion in growth of farmers markets. According to the USDA, the number of farmers markets increased almost 20% between 2002 and 2004, from 3,137 to 3,706.
More opportunities to support family farmers and buy fresh, and often organic produce make farmer's markets very appealing. Last year a couple of new farmers markets popped up in San Francisco and will be returning this Spring bigger and better than ever. One farmers market that I am looking forward to checking out is at The Cannery. The Cannery at Del Monte Square was originally opened in 1907 as a fruit and vegetable canning plant. Later it was purchased by Del Monte. In 1963 this gem of a building was restored and turned into a shopping mecca for tourists.
Now there are a couple of attractions that may lure the locals, the farmers market which takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 9 until 2 and the opening of the Oakville Grocery. The store, expected to open this summer, will be similar to the one in Napa Valley. It will feature specialty cheeses, breads, charcuterie, smoked fish, a deli, wine tasting bar and cooking demo area. The Cannery will also be leasing space to a high quality chocolate shop, a bulk florist and a kitchen store. Will it give the Ferry Building Marketplace a run for the money? Only time will tell.
The Cannery farmers market kicks off today, if you can, drop by around 11 for a chef demonstration by Gary Danko or on Saturday for a chef demonstration by Annie Somerville of Greens Restaurant, also at 11.
Farmers Market at The Cannery at Del Monte Square
2801 Leavenworth Street @ Columbus Street
San Francisco
Fridays & Saturdays 9 - 2
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Farmers Market Opens Today
Can we ever have too many farmers markets? I don't think so. One of the most exciting trends in the past few years has been the explosion in growth of farmers markets. According to the USDA, the number of farmers markets increased almost 20% between 2002 and 2004, from 3,137 to 3,706.
More opportunities to support family farmers and buy fresh, and often organic produce make farmer's markets very appealing. Last year a couple of new farmers markets popped up in San Francisco and will be returning this Spring bigger and better than ever. One farmers market that I am looking forward to checking out is at The Cannery. The Cannery at Del Monte Square was originally opened in 1907 as a fruit and vegetable canning plant. Later it was purchased by Del Monte. In 1963 this gem of a building was restored and turned into a shopping mecca for tourists.
Now there are a couple of attractions that may lure the locals, the farmers market which takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 9 until 2 and the opening of the Oakville Grocery. The store, expected to open this summer, will be similar to the one in Napa Valley. It will feature specialty cheeses, breads, charcuterie, smoked fish, a deli, wine tasting bar and cooking demo area. The Cannery will also be leasing space to a high quality chocolate shop, a bulk florist and a kitchen store. Will it give the Ferry Building Marketplace a run for the money? Only time will tell.
The Cannery farmers market kicks off today, if you can, drop by around 11 for a chef demonstration by Gary Danko or on Saturday for a chef demonstration by Annie Somerville of Greens Restaurant, also at 11.
Farmers Market at The Cannery at Del Monte Square
2801 Leavenworth Street @ Columbus Street
San Francisco
Fridays & Saturdays 9 - 2
- Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Turns 20
The Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture, aka CUESA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ferry Plaza farmers market. It's one of the best farmers market in America, and for good reason. In addition to being a showcase for some...
- Slow Food And All That Jazz
The brouhaha over the remarks by Carlo Petrini about the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market lead me to post something that unfortunately lead to some bad feelings and misunderstandings. So I thought I'd take this opportunity to clarify my own positions,...
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Did we all see this coming? Or just me? Carlo Petrini founder of the Slow Food movement, the very man who inspired so many farmers at the Ferry Plaza farmers market has dared to criticize the farmers at the very same market for their outrageous prices...
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The way I was gushing about the Union Square Greenmarket, you’d think I didn’t have a farmers market closer to home. There are a couple of small markets close by, but my favorite local farmers market is FreshFarm Market at Dupont Circle in Washington,...
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I'm in Southern California this weekend, but here's a look at some of the items we've covered at Growers & Grocers over the last week. Bruce Cole reposted his Edible San Francisco article about Northern California Slaughterhouses. ...