I don't come here for the train...which begs the question, why the heck would I review a train station?
On Sundays from June through November, between 9am and 2pm, I come for the very cool farmers market set up in the parking lot on the west side of the tracks. I love farmers markets! I see them as an invitation to take screamingly fresh ingredients, add a dash of inspiration to a pinch of skill and fashion it all into a terrific meal. This time of year I'm addicted to rifs on cold antipasto with heirloom tomatoes, fresh garlic and basil for pesto, eggplant for caponata, fresh bufala mozzarella, a good olive oil for drizzle, charcuterie, and some fresh crusty bread! Its all available here ('cept for the charcuterie). What's not to like!
The goods come from south Jersey and the Hudson Valley, and the farmers offer numerous selections at surprisingly reasonable prices (see pics). While finding parking at the station can be a pain when the market is busy, that's the price of admission.
Aside from fruit and vegetables, other vendors sell a nice selection of pickled veggies and marinated olives, fresh mozzarella, bread/baked goods, unusual jams, jellies and local honey. More details here (http://www.ridgewoodchamber.com/events/details.php month=6&event=778).
Open through November 22nd - it is dog friendly :)) read more