The Original Farmer's Market

Visiting the original Farmers Market by the grove always brings back great memories of my grandma. We used to go there all the time to eat and shop before the grove existed. She used to make her own cough syrup and she would get her ingredients from the market (liveroil, rock candy, vodka).


I had an audition the other day and decided to stop by the farmers market for lunch on my way home. I went to The Gumbo Pot which is a little taste of new Orleans. I got a plate of collard greens, fried red snapper and cornbread with their homemade tarter sauce. It was delish and had lots of flavor. I will go back there to take my fiancé to test it out, since he is a southern boy.

There is always plenty of fresh desserts to try out at the many bakery stands at the farmers market. I usually like to pick up some callah bread for home and a big cookie for my fiancé.  They have fresh meat markets and fresh ice cream shops. Its like taking a step back into the past where folks new the local baker meat butcher and candy maker. Everything is fresh and taste wonderful. Many folks pass right by the farmers market and go straight to the Grove. I would urge you next time you are near 3rd and Fairfax to spend a day shopping and eating at the Original Farmers Market.