As the flowers in NYC begin to spring, New Yorkers are returning to the great outdoors.
A great weekend outing idea, as always, is hitting the farmers markets.
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While one may not expect Manhattan to have a lot of greenmarkets to offer, the city is, in fact, teeming with farm-fresh options. We've curated a list of the best farmers markets in the city.
77th St and 79th St, Manhattan
On Columbus Avenue between 77th St and 79th St, this year-round market offers New Yorkers the freshest seasonal produce, poultry, fish, dairy products — all the farm fresh products you can dream of. Open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ave A and East 7th St, Manhattan
Located in the trendy East Village neighborhood, Tompkins Square Park’s weekly farmer’s market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Pick up some fresh eggs to make that BEC (Bacon Egg & Cheese) you’re always craving Sunday morning.
366 Somerville Ave., Manhattan
Union Square farmers market has a new location: 366 Somerville Ave. Open May 15 through November 20 on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, “rain or shine” (according to Insta). We are already dreaming about all the beautiful heirloom tomatoes that are certain to make their Union Square Farmers Market debut this summer.
E 82nd Street between 1st and York Avenues
For an uptown farmers market option, head to 82nd Street Greenmarket for a full range of products. The market is open Saturdays year-round from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, and is located on the sidewalk, as well as the church courtyard. This market sounds like the perfect pit stop on your way back from The Met.
Sidewalk on North side of 23rd St., off 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Added to the list of openings we are excited for in May, besides The Met Gala, is the reopening of this Chelsea farmers market on May 14. The market will be open every Saturday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Anticipated vendors include fresh pasta, fish, coffee, bread, and more — everything you need to chef up a delicious spring meal for your friends.
Isham St between Seaman Ave. and, Cooper St, Manhattan
This year-round market is just as hearty as the New Yorkers that frequent it. Located at the foot of Inwood Hill Park, it is open bright n’ early every Saturday from 8:00AM - 3:00 PM. The listed vendors include a variety of farms from around the state.
110th St. & Manhattan Ave, Manhattan
Hosted by the Friends of Morningside Park, this market is open year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00PM. Check out this list of participating vendors so you can prepare your pantry (and stomach) for all the fresh goodies.
Photography by: Anne Preble
