Tucker Square Greenmarket

Small, but good. I usually go to the farmer’s market near the Museum of Natural History, but for some reason it was closed this weekend. Tucker Square delivered most of what I was looking for – fresh veggies, excellent sharp cheddar cheese. The flower and plant selection looks good and I am often tempted by the baked goods.

Not worth a special trip here. There’s about 6 stalls, and most of the time, they all carry pretty much the same produce (e.g. lots of apples and pears in the fall, lots of berries in the summer). If you live nearby, it makes sense to shop here, but otherwise, you won’t find anything particularly unique at this Greenmarket.

Small Greenmarket
Wish there was a bigger selection here, but I understand there is limited space. GREAT waffles at the waffles and dingles cart. Fantastic chemical free lettuces, honey, syrup, apples, smoked duck breasts, grass fed meats. You name it!
The Scene: Environmental, Local, Earthy, Feel Good
Destination Rating: 4
Date Rating: 7 (10 if you’re a good cook :)
Hob Nob Potential: 3
Strong Suggestion: You won’t be able to find everything here, but what you do find is rather tasty. Be prepared to make a second trip to the store.

Where else am I going to get locally-​sourced free running chicken eggs, hmm? And raw grass-​fed cheddar? That’s some seriously hippie stuff. You can’t find it at Trader Joe’s, y’know. The only problem with this market is I come for eggs and I leave with eggs, cheddar, apples, squash, onion, heirloom tomatoes, etc. It’s a tiny market but what it has is good.

Just got back and, like Sara said, if you got an empty fridge and you live nearby, Tucker Square is perfect. The market is very small, under ten vendors. It’s cold out, so I’m not sure if there’s usually more around.
Personally, I prefer a larger venue. I have a whole system: see everyone, buy nothing, and then go to the ones I remember, budget out what I want, then prioritize, and THEN buy. This system is completely unnecessary at Tucker Square. I took twenty steps and I was already at the end.
Here’s what I saw:
1. Fruit: Good apples and pears. Nice selection. Two vendors. Hot cider served up and perfect for the weather.
2. Vegetables: One stand. I didn’t check it out cuz I don’t really eat those.
3. Other: Meat, pickles, mushrooms and cheese! Yum! If you like any of these things, you better check it out.
4. Justina’s Suggestion: Apple cider donuts. Get a bag. You can’t eat just one. Their cookies are pretty damned good, too. Same vendor also has some granola that I may try next time.

Great neighborhood farmer’s market. They aren’t large like the one in Union Square, but decent for uptown. The seafood guy has great scallops, the cheese woman has a great selection of cheeses you can try a different one every week! The organic veggie farm has some awesome local and and in season organic veggies you can enjoy!

It’s a Saturday morning, and you open your fridge to find a moldy block of cheese, stale bread, leftover chocolate cake and the requisite beer. Your freezer’s not much better: it’s got a bottle of vodka and the bialys your mom bought for you at Zabar’s two years ago. You want to replenish the healthy food, but you’re too hungover to make it down to Union Square.
Have no fear, this Greenmarket is open on Thursday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. It’s a great alternative in the neighborhood if you’re feeling too lazy to travel anywhere. They cover the basics, with 3 different produce farms (two basic ones that usually have apples, tomatoes, etc and one focusing on more varied produce like jalapeño peppers, bok choy and other more different things.)
There is also a bread/​cheese stand, DiPalo’s turkey farms, and Knoll Crest fresh eggs. It’s pretty easy to whip up a good omelet from the offerings, so you can grab what you need, go home, make your breakfast and then get back in bed for your Saturday-​afternoon nap.