Every summer I make a trip to Union Square Farmers Market. It is a strange love affair. Perhaps it…read morehas to do with the long New England winters, hence, I would long for all things summer. I religiously buy the same things but there are many great things you can get. Bring your own shopping bag and note that parking is very limited. Enjoy! Earl grey ice-cream (eat on the spot) Corn Red beets and/or golden beets Seasonal vegetable A flower bouquet

Unless you live walking distance, don't bother. City doesn't want you here. Noplace to park!read more

Mobile Market - with Locally Sourced Produce Serving the…read moreBoston Community -- I'd give them 10 Yelp Stars if I could :) THANK YOU FRESH TRUCK FOR PROVIDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGGIES :) How I found Fresh Truck: A friend of mine who is a Student at Emerson brought Fresh Truck to my attention as we frequently exchange emails regarding alternative housing, lowering our carbon footprint, and shipping containers. I sent a link to her of a shipping container farm and she said "oh this reminds me of fresh truck." I thought Fresh whoahuh whaa?? www.thefreshtruck.org came up when I googled the name. It was far from a farm in a box, but still a really cool project servicing a need in the community. A National Problem: I have witnessed first hand working in the inner city, the lack of availability of fruits and vegetables in these neighborhoods. The kids eat firey spicy chips, drink liters of soda, blissfully unaware of the road they are going down and the ultimate price they may pay. When we buy local we stimulate the local economy and reduce environmental costs. When we eat healthy real unprocessed foods we help prevent disease from attacking our bodies. Access to fruits and vegetables is key. Some people in our "rich" country do not have access to real foods, and it drives me crazy. In many areas around our country there are no local farmers markets. I'm fortunate to have many options here in New York City. But this disconnect between the public and good healthy food is concerning. Programs that help the people in these areas try to help the community make healthier choices, however their efforts often fail as their patients have no access. Subsidized foods appear lining their shelves and local stores; cheap, filling, and in abundance. The subsidized foods in turn are expensive, and paid by the tax payers in the form of Medicaid, and other government programs. These food deserts ridden with, disease, cancer, diabetes, tragically turn a profit for the very same people who've probably subsidized this nutrient deficient processed foods in the first place. Cheap food is expensive: If we as a society consume cheap food we pay for it later. It costs less in the long run to prevent disease than to get rid of disease after someone is sick. Taxpayers pay this ginormous bill. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/August/19/diabetes-cost-FT.aspx Diabetes is an a billion dollar, if not trillion worldwide. If people are educated on healthy eating and have options through proper diet management and prevention is attainable. The Skinny: Two months ago Fresh Truck exceeded their kickstarter.com fundraising goal, and raised the money they needed to launch their Mobile Market. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1530126668/fresh-truck-mobile-farmers-market/posts . With a lower overhead than a traditional brick and mortar store, hopefully this business will fill a need, thrive, and make a difference. Access here is key. We need more businesses in our country like Fresh Truck It was refreshing to speak with Dan, one of the founders of FreshTruck, about the launch of this business. He understands there is a disconnect in our country and he is trying to help do something about it. "Fresh Truck is a social business that will operate a retrofitted school bus as a mobile farmers market, serving Boston neighborhoods with fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables. Fresh Truck has a regular weekly schedule, reaching multiple neighborhoods each day and targeting communities that are most underserved in terms of food access. Fresh Truck will alter the environment where families residing in food deserts make their food shopping decisions in favor of a healthier lifestyle." In May (if all goes smoothly) fresh truck will begin operation, servicing the Boston community. It's difficult for community programs and partners to help people in their community choose healthier choices when there are very few alternatives to subsidized cheap junk food -- Fresh Truck bridges this gap. What I love about Fresh Truck: Fair Prices Locally Sourced Supports the Local Economy Takes strain off of our Environment DOUBLE VALUE ON FOODSTAMPS :) The Scene: Environmental, Local, Earthy, Feel Good Destination Rating: 7 (Very unique) Date Rating: 2 Hob Nob Potential: 1 Strong Suggestion: want to support Fresh Truck? :) follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/theFreshTruck http://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/blog/2013/07/10/fresh-truck-boston/

A great business built by inspiring people. Helping to supply healthy & affordable food options to…read moreall of Boston. Oh, and the bus is cool too. Keep on keepin' on!

Come to this market to purchase unique, exquisite, reasonably priced and long lasting floral…read morebouquet's locally grown by Stoneside Flower Farm. I assure you that you will fall madly in love with each unique bloom!!!

Consider this the "quality over quantity" update…read more Earlier today, I purchased a head of romaine so leafy green and immensely blossomed, I swore I'd find a baby inside. And I did. He spoke English and told me that his name was Rutherford Jameson Aurelius, and that he'd bounced around from farm to farm, spending time with the Cabbage Patch Kids and getting into "nibble play" with Hazel from Watership Down. He continued to speak, but by this point a crowd had gathered and I still had radishes to buy. So I took my massive $2.50 head of romaine, bought a plump bunch of radishes, and went on my merry way. No fiddleheads... yet.

A disclaimer that I rarely get to check out this farmers' market because they're only open on…read moreWednesday afternoons in the summer, which is a hard time for me to get away from the desk. We happened to be driving by and I had to pull over and park. Kudos to all the vendors for sticking it out in brutal heat and humidity. Pretty impressive selection for a relatively small market. We passed by at least three vendors selling fruit/veg, a crepe stand, bagels, fish, meat, hot sauce, and even O'some from the same street. We got some smoked fish and cookies. Looking forward to coming more over the summer. There's plenty of street parking nearby.

A small, but pleasant farmers market with the usual vegetable stands and a small number of food…read morevendors. Patti from On the Edge Knife Sharpening had her van parked in front on Main St this past Wednesday for the first time (she's the only person I let sharpen my knives!). For 2019, they moved from their old location in the Arsenal Complex down the street to the corner of Main Steet & Whites Ave, next to Town Hall at 149 Main Street, and they are now open on Wednesdays not Thursdays from 2:30-6:30PM. An no, you can't buy anything before the bell rings! There are several parking lots nearby, and with luck you can find a space.

It may be small, but it has everything I need for the winter…read more ~One supplemental veggie stand to help make up the difference when my Boston Organics order gets used up too early (also - beautiful honey mustard)! ~Vermont Creamery with amazing cheese and butter ~Matt's The Amazing Smokehouse killin' it with salmon belly bacon and smoked haddock. I will die a happy lady. ~Cinnamon Sugar popovers accompanied by an ad-hoc drum lesson from Jay on his tabletop drum pad. And those are just the things that I bought! Stillman's was there with their phenomenal meats, the veggie folks have fresh eggs, there was a lady selling french macaroons - I had to try not to make eye contact with any more vendors lest I walk away with no more paycheck. Jonesing for summer days but can't get past the never-ending snow? The Brookline Farmer's market has you covered. And will also maybe teach you a drum roll.

Valicenti Organico has been my favorite find here! Locally made pastas of all shapes and flavors,…read moreand very creative and delicious raviolis! Even limited edition seasonal flavors. All reasonably priced for the quality. And three different flavors of gravy; golden, red and alla Norma (eggplant and ricotta red sauce)! 32 oz. jars for $10, how can you beat that? I also love getting lamb chorizo from Stillman farm. It's definitely a treat since it's a little pricey, but sooo delicious. There really is nothing compared to lamb sausage. There's also always some local cheese vendors, bakers, fish and produce vendors. Really, I just love the convenience of it, it's the easiest farmer's market for me to get to any time of the year. Prices are high, which is really why I only buy meat, fresh pasta and sauce, I'm willing to pay a little extra for the quality of those items.

BEAUTIFUL selection of produce- seriously very different from the grocery store (even whole foods)…read more If you miss farmers markets centered on fruit/veggies and actual food (no craft vendors here!) this is the place to be. Kind people and great community feel. Good for kids too. They also have super fresh fish and sustainably grown meat, both must-haves.

Cute little farmers market! Convenient location - lots of parking, walkable from town center…read more Good variety of stands for produce, meats, seafood, sweets, etc.! Typically will have a stand for whatever it is you may be looking for! Stopped in right at 2p this week and it was pretty crowded but lines moved quickly and it was overall a great experience!

5 stars, straight up, with no fuss, no muss. Why go all the way up to Russo's, when I can just sit…read moreback and let Russo's come to me? Place is mad busy between noon and two or so, tapers off as the afternoon wanes, and they might even knock down the prices after three or so, to move stuff out so they don't have to move it back on to the trucks. Prices are fairly competitive, quality and selection superior to other nearby markets (though previous poster is right, this is technically a produce stand), and the convenience (well, for me) can't be beat.

CASH ONLY. For $20,…read moreI was able to get a variety of fruit and vegetables. Whether you're picking up your weekly staples or finding the veggie you need for a recipe, this place is for you. You can pick most of the items yourself, while others are pre-bagged. The stand gets a good amount of business, but the line moves quickly.

The Brookline Farmers Market has it all! The stand with the largest variety of produce I've seen is…read moreKimball Fruit Farm which you cannot miss when you walk in, they have a range of lettuces, fruits, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and more at fair prices! I love Clear Flour Bread bakery which has a popular stand with a good selection of breads and pastries (the French baguette is $5!) The farmers market while not that large has all the staples you would want! The only suggestion would be to add another prepared food international stand or two (they have a Ukrainian prepared food stand which looks tasty). The market is open June - November Thursdays 1:30-6:30!

Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. What's not to like? The 'entitled'…read moreBrooklianans, maybe. Regardless, keep in line ... whether you have one or you have 21 items. Most of the stalls will hold items by the 'registers' while you collect the rest and then get in line to pay. Just swat the entitleds back in line. They provide a pleasant seating area. Mid-season it gets jammed at 1:30 - 2:30+ not to worry there are a variety of vendors carrying similar items. Remember, it's seasonal. Watch out for the dog leashes.