Jones Winery is one of my new favorites in CT! I went for the first time the other day, and…read moreinitially went to the wrong place! Keep in mind that there is a "Jones Family Farm Pumpkinseed Hill" at 120 Beardsley Rd., and then the "Jones Valley Farm/Jones Winery" at 606 Walnut Tree Rd. My GPS accidentally took me to the Pumpkinseed Farm at first, but it wasn't a big deal because the winery is just a few minutes away. Once I was in the right place, a staff member greeted me and gave me the wine/food menu. They have a lot of different areas to sit, including a patio with tables/umbrellas (where they had live music playing), a pavilion with tables underneath, an upper patio that was covered by a pergola with leaves/vines on top, and an inside bar area with seating. The inside bar area has garage doors that were open, leading out to the upper patio. Even though it was a hot day, I sat under the pergola and it was surprisingly cool underneath! After sitting down, a staff member quickly came over and took my drink/food order. I tried a glass of the Sunshine White, which was delicious! It was on the sweeter side though. Keep in mind that they only sell wine by the glass on the menu, but they do have a store where you can buy bottles to go. I also ordered the Simply Cheese Plate, which came with sharp cheddar cheese, Jones Berry Chutney, and sea salt crackers. This was excellent! They also do have a "Light Fare" menu with things like a hummus plate, cheesecake, popcorn, etc. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They had a "Bouquet Bar" set up where you could buy fresh cut flowers, as well as a small gift shop. Overall a very cool winery in Shelton, I would definitely recommend!

I love strawberry and blueberry picking at Jones during the summer! It is such a great…read morefamily-friendly outdoor activity. You can check their website for the field locations for picking, call their number for the daily crop report, and make your reservation online. We usually get the large berry box. It is quite large and takes my family of 4 adults a long time to pick, so take that into consideration when deciding what sized basket/box you get. In addition, since the large box can fit so much, be prepared to bake with your fruit or feed many hungry guests!

On March 2 I purchased a prepared salmon bowl. That evening I tried a piece of salmon and noted it…read morewas not fresh with a concerning odor. Next morning I opened the package and found the fish totally spoiled and took it back, explained the spoilage and requested a refund. I was told because I had no receipt, they couldn't give me a refund only a store credit, and since I wasn't part of the rewards program, I would have to shop for something and the money would be applied. At no time was there an apology or concern, since this could have made me ill. I was accused by Angus of giving him a hard time, since I pointed out the food was clearly their product and given the fact that the food was spoiled, the right thing to do was to give me my cash refund. A prepared date of a fish dish on February 25 was on the shelf for 5 days which I find concerning. I'm also appalled at the poor customer service.

We have been a few times and everything we have ever gotten has been excellent…read more Wonderful selection of meats and vegetables as well as prepared meals. We haven't tried any of the prepared meals but will give them a try soon. We ordered a beef tenderloin roast for holidays and it was honestly the best we have ever had and the price was on par.

Love this market and the diversity of produce, high craft products they carry! From fresh, locally…read moregrown produce to kettle korn, artisan oils/vinaigrettes, wool, wood sculptures, micro greens, baked goods/breads , pre-cooked hot meals, cards, meats & eggs.... you'll find it hard to not take the time to check out each stand. Supporting local Connecticut artists (because that's truly what all these people are, taking time and extra care to reach the high quality products so many things in our daily lives lack) is such an important aspect of community and helps to better support the local economy here in CT. Keep it local! They had a live band today also which was an awesome addition to the mini-type festival! This market runs from 9am-1pm every Saturday, rain or shine! Go find something that you'll be proud to show off to friends and family that you simply cannot find in big brand stores.

Most of the times I never find the products I want here, but I truly admire their gumption and…read morecommunity spirit and effort to promote small businesses in the community despite the Covid, and the seasons. For example, out of all the farmers markets near me, this is always the longest to stay open like until December even. And then they move indoor etc. Their spacing, ease of use and ample distancing makes one feel safe too. So, I just hope they improve the quality of the vendors. But otherwise, Kudos~! Truly amazing and innovative! As they used to even hold outdoor yoga classes at one time...

The best produce best plants, best service experience in many many years produces local, and all…read morethe products to have. The party plan is to have the best quality seen in many many years.

My fav place to go on Saturday mornings after Yoga. Great place to see neighbors, pick up some…read morefood and maybe some hand made gifts or something for me. I love fresh vegetables and meeting the farmers who grow my food is the bomb! Local as local gets.

Very cute farmers market. I will note that if you go to the one with CitySeed on Saturday, they are…read moreall the same vendors for the most part.

This farmer's market is the 2nd most popular/biggest one in New Haven besides the Wooster Square…read moreone (which CitySeed also organizes). The one at Edgewood buts up against the edge of Westville Village, which is nice if you also want to grab bunch of coffee before/after your market grabs. This market is only Sunday mornings and typically has over 10 vendors selling cheeses, fruits, vegetables, breads, and pastries from local farmers and businesses. They also do special vendors every once in a while like handmade soaps, or flowers. I really dig this market because it's right in the park, which makes for a nice setting, and it tends to feel more family-oriented and casual. There's often live music, games, or tables set up with recipes or information to learn about the produce selling that day.

This is a charming, community oriented farmers market, focusing on sustainable, CT grown produce,…read moremeats, cheeses and specialty products. It's right in the heart of East Rock so it's also a great place to connect with neighbors.It's open from 10-2 on Saturdays.

This is still my absolute favorite farmers market! During the winter, the market moves to the…read moregreenhouses at Gilbertie's Herbs and Garden Center. I appreciate that they've added select Saturday dates recently, as it's helpful for those of us working during their usual Thursday hours. My favorite vendor is Riverbank Farm, which offers delicious produce and prepared foods. I was slightly disappointed to find that their winter prepared foods are currently sold frozen, as it altered the texture and taste a bit. We picked up the classic hummus, a carrot sage hummus, pesto, vegetarian borscht, and carrots. The hummuses took about six hours to defrost at room temperature, while the borscht took a full 24 hours and was still a bit icy on top. Both hummuses were great as per usual; I preferred the flavor profile of the classic, which features garlic scapes, while two family members preferred the carrot sage. The pesto was quite oily, so it paired very well with pasta, though it did congeal once it went back in the fridge and required time to sit out again the next day. Similarly, the regular hummus hardened a bit overnight. The borscht wasn't our favorite, but I think that may have been due to the frozen-and-unfrozen nature of the dish. The carrots were delicious! We also enjoyed a vegetable quesadilla from Boxcar Cantina, which came with pico de gallo and avocado slices. The vegetables were fresh and the flavor was yummy, although it wouldn't be my first choice from their menu. While it had a solid amount of vegetables, I would have preferred more, as the edges were either plain or just cheese. We'll definitely keep coming back!

"Well, I'm running Police on my back…read moreI've been running Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday" (The Clash) Well, if you want to run over to the Westport Farmer's Market, be advised that the only day of the week you can do this is Thursday. That's all. Just Thursday. Despite today's Thursday drizzle, we did just that and spent an hour or so wandering around the grounds, chatting with the vendors, enjoying the live music, and everything else you do at a Farmer's Market. It's a good-sized market with plenty of space in its aisles and between booths. We saw a big choice of fruit and vegetable stands, meat, dairy, poultry and seafood vendors, plenty of food vendors, and even a few adult beverage booths. The Parlor pizza and Nit Noi Asian food stations were among the busiest vendors. We stopped at Nit Noi and picked up a frozen bag of shrimp dumplings ($16) and a jar of soy chili oil ($5). PRO TIP The Market is located pretty close to the Saugatuck River, and if you explore the grounds you'll find a footbridge that crosses the river and a walking path that follows the river, So if you gorge yourself on Farmer's Market pizza and ice cream, you can walk it off to some degree.

The City Seed Farmers Market near Wooster Square in New Haven is one of my favorite CT Farmer's…read moreMarkets. They have have great farms that have the best in season produce. They have other cool vendors like Ideal Fish, Jitter Bus Coffee, Olmo Bagel, Seacoast Mushrooms, Mystic Cheese, G Cafe and more. You can cover a lot of culinary ground with just one visit. The Wooster Square market is open on Saturday mornings. It's easy to access from 91 South. Check for other locations of the market too. Five Stars

CitySeed's Wooster Sq farmers market runs on Saturdays from 9am-1pm in the summer and is located in…read morethe Conte West Hills middle school parking lot. Parking is easy to find. It's an amazing place to stock up on weekly produce, grab brunch/pastries/coffee with friends, and dog-watch! On some days, there's even live music/performers. Vendors vary week by week but there's usually a good variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, local honey, dairy, eggs, and meats. Personal favorites: The fruit from woodland farm is amazing - they had samples of their plums and after trying one, I had to buy a pint! Other stands I find myself going back to are Seacoast Mushrooms (great variety and mushrooms are so flavorful!), Sono baking (delicious pastries and English muffins), and the jitter bus (excellent coffee to sip on as you're browsing the market).

love masons farm, the owner is such a sweet person. Everything is so fresh. I hope he will be back…read morethis year.

It was smaller then I thought - I saw it in passing, and on the way back had to stop. The parking…read morewas a fair sized lot, and the signage obviously easy to read. But they only had Easter flowers. The other structures on the property don't seem to be open to the public. It is just the tent out front with multiple tables. But the flowers are beautiful, prices clearly marked, and they take credit cards. The people there were also friendly but not over the top.