Ode to a Farmers Market

Nothing says Midwest living like a good farmers market. Which is why, upon moving to Manhattan, it was at the top of my to-do list to find my favorites within the city. I've already been to many since arriving a little under three months ago and have truly enjoyed the fantastic selections of flowers, fruit & vegetables, cheese, fish and even cider and donuts now that the season is upon us! The best part? The prices are about half of what they would be at your local Food Emporium or other grocery chain. Here's a list of my favorites:

Tribeca Greenmarket (Greenwich Street between Chambers & Duane - www.grownyc.org/tribecagreenmarket) - Right in my neighborhood, this mini farmers market has everything you need. It's open on Wednesday and Saturday and is situated right next to Washington Market Park - an ideal place to sit under the trees and enjoy some treats.

Abingdon Square Greenmarket (Hudson & 8th Ave between W. 12th and Bethune - www.grownyc.org/abingdongreenmarket) - Perfect to hit on your way home from brunch or some boutique shopping in the West Village. Open on Saturday from 8am-2pm year round.

Union Square Greenmarket (Union Square from 15th-17th Streets - www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket) - This is the mother of all Farmers Markets in the city. Union Square is completely taken over each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday by vendors selling literally every item you could imagine. Definitely a must-do/see.

This week I'm enjoying some delicious garlic green beans thanks to the Tribeca Greenmarket. And - I can't lie - some phenomenally delicious donuts and cider. Next week - who knows!