I used to have a crush on Natalie Portman, but it would never work out because she's a vegetarian…read moreand I sleep wrapped in bacon. Plus she's also now married, which doesn't help. Not to mention I'm a sad, broke, ugly fellow who'se only intrest is watching Coronation Street. Reruns. But let's say, for fun, that she was keen on me. I'd take her to Clifton Greens. Why? Because all the food here is stunningly beautiful and everything sold is from the earth. I don't recall anything animal, or anything processed. No breads. No cheese. Certainly no bacon pajamas. Just basket after basket of stunning fruits, veggies, roots, berries and legumes. Here we are in November, when most green grocers only have root veggies and cabbage, yet this place boasts vibrant peppers, heirloom tomatos, exotic fruits, even Asian citrus. I love to cook and this is now my "go to" place for hard-to-find greens. In fact, Natalie Portman will be sorry she ever went for a different fellow and shacked up in the States. We - the non worthy - now have "Clifton Greens" all to ourselves. Is the other Swan dancer seeing anyone?

I'm in here all the time, as an amateur chef..this place is…read more just the best for fruit and veg. Great produce and bring half Grench, I find all those little 'legumes' that you can't buy anywhere else... Grab a coffee to take out from Nero's next door and come browse the wonderful fare that nature provides...Am I overdoing the review thing a bit here...?

This fruit stall is the best thing about Kingsway. The fruit is good quality and so much cheaper…read morethan the not-as-fresh produce at the nearby Sainsburys. An amazing stall to have on my way home from work!

A very nice farmer's market, Sundays only. It's well worth a visit if getting to Queens Park…read morestations isn't too much of a hike. There were at least 40 vendors including: - 3 or 4 booths selling cheeses - 4 or so purveyors of meats - 2 or 3 seafood sellers - many selling veggies, cakes, pastries, ciders, eggs and other raw materials. And if you just want to show up and eat, there were 5-6 vendors selling sausage rolls, burgers, chicken, pulled pork/beef sandwiches, plus French stews. While there are much bigger/well known weekend markets in London, I think this is the best example of a local one that is mostly focused on farmers, fisherman, bakers and butchers - but that also has a lot of stalls where you can eat something really nice. Nobody is selling overpriced jars of stuff or catering to massive crowds. This is a market where you can discuss how the cheese is made with the person who made it.

Ah farmers markets. I used to live right next to one and it was just so nice to have fresh fruit…read moreand veggies and pre-made goodies and flowers and meat and seafood and pastries and bread and ice cream and coffee right on your doorstep. This one was just as good. I think california has different regulations or something because there were lots more meat and seafood stalls. There were at least two or three duplicates of each type of stall. I suggest doing a once around to compare prices and see what's all there that day. So excited to come back and figure out what to make that evening for Sunday roast with my market finds!

This is a beautiful fresh produce store! There's so much variety of fruits and vegetables one can…read morefind here, I bought guavas in London The staff is very friendly and the produce is always fresh, I highly recommend.

Avoid the Iranian shop called Zaman in Kensington, London. The woman who is the current owner is…read moredishonest and overcharges customers, often selling items at double their fair price. This is very disappointing and unfair treatment toward people who trust her.

Caught this on a promotion 3 course meal Indian food was amazing server was great good delicious…read morealso its in the casino the restaurant so had a good night. All on a Monday will return thanks...

It's funny isn't it, here's a shop I visit at least once a week, walk past numerous times a day,…read moreand I haven't even written a review in all those years. I think this makes it a typical example of all those lovely little places that make up our daily life. They are fairly unassuming but we'd be lost without them. Portobello Wholefoods is tucked away in a dark corner under the railway bridge, at weekends you barely notice it. During the week it provides the perfect addition to the fruit and veg stalls along Portobello Road. They stock everything you'd expect from a decent health food store at OK prices. One of the highlights for me includes the large selection of loose teas; I'd be lost without my fix of vanilla or mango tea in the morning! You can go hardcore with green and herbal as well, of course. All tastes and dietry requirements catered for.

Coming here makes you feel good about yourself. It's a mini vegetarian/organic haven selling…read moreeverything from a small selection of fruit and veg to more specialist meat-free/wheat-free/gluten-free/dairy-free/anythi ng-you-like-free food. Sometimes I find shops like this can be limited, but Wholefoods always seems to have exactly what I'm looking for. I mainly come for the amazing choice of vitamins and supplements as although I'm not a vegetarian I really don't see the point of taking something that's meant to be good for you, but actually has weird animal additives added or is encased in a gelatin shell (last time I checked boiled animal skin and bones really don't do anything for you). Also, I've met a lot of different staff and they are all eager to help with their wealth of knowledge on all things healthy. It's probably a tad more expensive to shop here, so you should stick to getting your more mundane items such as dried fruit from the supermarket, but for something a little bit special it's perfect. Why not try the gelatin free raspberry jelly or the fortified mineral water (you take your own bottles to fill and pay by the litre). Another great idea is that they don't automatically give you carrier bags at the till. There are a few used ones available if you really need one, but why not follow their lead and bring your own canvas bag to fill up.

Great fruit and vegetable shop, open decent hours too…read more They stock your usual fresh fruit and then some; plenty of different varieties of tomato, avocado, garlic (with the fresh stuff being my favourite) - a lot of it does tend to be seasonal (they've just started stocking Indian mangos, a favourite of mine!) If you're ever in need of something fresh, give them a try.

Marylebone Farmers' Market is an adorable Farmers Market that goes down Grotto Passage…read more I loved that we stopped into Ginger Pig while it was going on because it meant there was seating out front to have our sausage rolls, but we also picked up and extremely sour pink lemonade from one of the gelato vendors. It was fairly small, but could have used some extra water to cut the lemon, so we weren't mad it was on the tiny side. The passage itself had enough space to comfortably walk down and we loved checking out the different higher-end vendors and their wares. Overall I'd definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area.

An adorable street market, we caught the tail end on our Sunday in London, after walking back from…read morethe Camden Market. Lee had the most amazing treat...Scallops freshly grilled placed in a Scallop Shell atop of mushy peas... We were in the neighborhood on our way to the London Old Operating Theater. High end Farmers Market along a few streets vs a square. Definably recommended if you have an hour and are nearby on a Sunday, and yes, we did sit in the adjacent Paddington Street Gardens, enjoying the scallops & mushy peas on a park bench.

I love love love this place, and here's why…read more.. 1. The butchers are delightful people. They'll remember your name, recommend the best cuts, and even tell you the best way to prepare the meat. 2. This farm has the highest organic rating you can get. The animals are all pastured, fed the best food, and treated as humanely as animals can be treated before you eat it. Imagine sheep wondering through an open field, chickens laying eggs outdoors in the grass. It's how animals should be raised AND it's better for you. 3. The meat is just delicious. You can't even compare it to that high street grocery store that passes plastic for chicken. I have never had chicken so tasty, steak so tender, or lamb so juicy. Plus, they sale organic bacon and well priced eggs I am a frugal person, but will pay extra to buy meat that is better for me and for the environment. Tip: their burger patties are the best I've ever had and only 1.50. Also, their spicy lamb sausage makes for an easy and quick week night meal.

Excellent butcher shop in Maida Vale. Meat is always fresh and high quality. Staff is friendly…read more This is my go-to butcher and you can really taste the difference!

Dear Visitor, We have been living in Camden for years. We…read morecan give you a range of reasons why to shop at 'Dean's Fruits'. Maybe not as varied as Dean's range of fruits but... I. Social Responsibility The imminent power of retail chains and supermarkets is becoming quite apparent. Therefore, we should support small retailers as much as possible. II. Parenthood My 3year old daughter Thalia loves choosing fruits from the stall. She loves the real shopping experience and the earlier on she learns about the origin of food the better. III. Freshness We like to start eating fruits soon after we got them. At the stall we can pick the ripeness of fruits and don't have to wait days until they 'ripen'. IV. Friendliness Dean is a 'real' experience; welcoming and always down to earth. In January, you stick around for a couple of hours and you will experience how hard the job actually is. At that point you will appreciate Dean's warmth even more. He represents a trade that we should cherish and support. V. Cost Effectiveness You can choose the quantities you really need. Also, we eat quite a lot fruits and it makes a real difference in price. I assume that the fruits are about half the price of where we shop normally: M&S. So, go to Inverness Street, experience yourself and take your pick! Thanks Dean. See you tomorrow :) Rhys

Totally agree- why buy fruit at the supermarket when at the market…read more 1) it is better quality (eg ripe) 2) it is cheaper 3) has practically no packaging I have been shopping in Inverness street market and buying my fruit from Dean for the last 10 years. He is reliable - will advise you on the choice every week. If we do not support our local small shops, we will lose them and all we will have left is more T-shirt stalls and supermarkets! Lucia