Ripe heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, juicy plums—nothing beats your local farmers' market for the freshest ingredients. But there is one drawback: A visit will make you hungry. Thankfully, many markets also showcase vendors that sell excellent prepared foods. Here are some of our favorites.
Charleston Farmers' Market.
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Hollywood Farmers' Market
Los Angeles
Angeleno foodies crowd this Sunday market for coconut milk from Dave's Korean Food, pupusas from Delmy Pupusa, and Carmela's ice cream. Ivar and Selma avenues; farmernet.com -
Alemany Farmers' Market
San Francisco
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market is better known, but chefs prefer this Saturday market for oysters on the half shell and the curry crepes from Malaysian Lacy Crepes. 100 Alemany Boulevard -
Jackson Memorial Foundation Green Market
Miami
Visitors to this Thursday market get iconic foods from South Florida—Cuban sandwiches, arepas, and Colombian empanadas. 1611 NE 12th Avenue -
Crescent City Farmers' Market
New Orleans
Every Tuesday for a month, a different local chef fills a tent with market-driven fare, such as Louisiana shrimp tacos and gumbo z'herbes. 200 Broadway Street; crescentcityfarmersmarket.org -
New Amsterdam Farmers' Market
New York
This year-old market features local charcuterie, pickles, and more—we love the porchetta sandwiches from Porchetta and the shrimp rolls from Luke's Lobster. South Street at Peck Slip; newamsterdammarket.com -
Portland Farmers Market
Portland, Oregon
At this Saturday market, you'll be spoiled for choice—tamales from Salvador Molly's, crepes from C'est Si Bon!, or wood-fired pizza from Tastebud. SW Hall and SW Montgomery streets; portlandfarmersmarket.org -
Mill City Farmers Market
Minneapolis
The don't-miss here is Chef Shack, a mobile food trailer that features seasonal nachos, bison burgers, and tongue tacos. 704 2nd Street South; millcityfarmersmarket.org -
Charleston Farmers' Market
Charleston, South Carolina
Start the day with a crepe at Charleston Crêpe Company. After that, try the pickled okra from Fresh Pickle Works or shrimp and grits from Tasty Brunch. Marion Square, King and Calhoun streets -
Austin Farmers' Market
Austin, Texas
Part cooking school, part butcher shop, Dai Due sells superb buttermilk biscuits with country-style breakfast sausage on Saturdays. 4th and Guadalupe streets; austinfarmersmarket.org -
Downtown Farmers Market
Salt Lake City
Enjoy Granddaddy Dean's BBQ pulled pork, Mama Linda's chile verde, and wheatgrass from Sunbridge Growers. Pioneer Park, 300 South and 300 West; slcfarmersmarket.org
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