Sadly, the BMI farmers market on Saturday mornings is struggling to survive. It has two things working against it. First is the spectacularly great Sunday market under the expressway that has been thriving for many years. It has everything one could want in the way of fresh locally grown produce.
Perhaps the thing that works most against the Saturday market is that the residents of the area have no idea what fresh food tastes like. They don't cook, they only eat prepackaged crap and, most likely, are hung over on Saturday mornings.
There are, however, a few good venders at the BMI. The two fruit and vegetable venders are very good, the pickle guy is wonderful and Bonaparte's bakery has delicious pastries. I've also tried the meat guy and his products are very good. The only thing that I'm passing on in the future is the coffee stand. $3.75 for a cup of coffee!?!
Somehow, this market must attract more patrons. Hopefully without resorting to a Bloody Mary stand for the local binge drinkers. read more