Maine Avenue Fish Market
Where: The Intersection of Maine Avenue and the Potomac River
When: Everyday
Since 1794, perhaps the US market with the most legacy and history, the Maine avenue fish market is a perfect destination for the fresh taste of the local waters and away from the political congestion of the capital city. Order up a paper plate of fresh oysters, with a dash of Tabasco and let 'em slide down raw. Also highly recommended are the Chesapeake Bay blue crabs cooked in bay seasoning, just try to escape the savory smelling lure as you stroll past.
New York State
New York City- Union Square Green Market
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Union Square East 17th Street & Broadway
As much as New York is a fabulous
restaurant town, New Yorkers really do like to
cook. Food quality and freshness is held in the highest esteem, one look at the
line for fresh eggs, and the proof is in the souflee. This market is bustling
with eager shoppers and offers a wonderful variety of the best of the regional
produce. Sample and taste local varieties such as homemade jams, spiced hot
cider, clam fritters and boar sausage offered by farmers to strollers and
passers-by. Greenmarkets are located through all five boroughs.
Pennsylvania
The Allentown Fairground Farmers Market
Where: The Allentown Fairground,17th and Chew Streets
When: Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 8am - 6pm
"The Allentown Fairground Farmers Market--The Most Modern Old-Fashioned Market in the East" More than sixty stands and concessions offer a huge variety of foods ranging from the familiar to the exotic: Amish pies and pastries, baked on the premises by Amish vendors, cheeses from everywhere on the planet, meats sold by local livestock growers, produce from lettuce to passion fruit and French olives, fresh baking chickens and turkey chorizo, lamb chops, even emu and buffalo meat--all of the finest quality, and at good prices.
The Reading Terminal Market
Where: 12th and Arch Street
When: Everyday except Sunday
The Reading Terminal Market is considered by many as the best farmers market in the U.S. Amish and Mennonite farmers from Lancaster Country arrive each morning to display their fresh baked cinnamon rolls* loaded with walnut toppings, Shoofly pie and seasonal variety of vegetables. Arrive early for breakfast in the Downhome diner of scrambled eggs, scrapple and hot apple cobbler.
(Editors note: Absolutely the best cinnamon rolls available anywhere. They alone are worth the trip to Philadelphia.)
