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| - The Farmers Market is so helpful....in many many ways. Since starting my new, cleaner diet, a weekend is not complete without a stop-over at this market. This is the most complete market in Metro Phoenix, hands down! Definitely a fan. Let's shop around the Old Town Farmers Market:
~What To Do~
Located right off the main strip in Old Town Scottsdale, the Farmers Market takes up residence almost every Saturday in a parking lot, housing everything from on-site cooked or home-made pastries to small-batch concoctions, as well as housing numerous local/state-wide farms whom truck in their own produce for that day. From time to time knick knack stands are available, however the bulk of things to purchase are going to be.....edible!
~The Good~
The location is perfectly nestled away from all the traffic of Scottsdale road, and is right across from a major parking garage and other parking areas as well. During hot months (which there are a lot of) they have screens already put up which will shade you from the Sun. There is enough variety to go around when it comes to farm representation; four separate farms usually are at each event on Saturdays. The on-site cooks can make a bevy of different items; from swanky bar fare (Brat Haus) to a French cuisine specialist...they even have a mobile coffee supplier (What's Your Grind) whom prepares Iced and Hot coffees, on top of selling their general product. My personal favorite vendor is Heaven and Earth Macrobiotics. They create the most palate-pleasing vegetarian friendly food I have ever tasted... THEY ARE A MUST TRY. As you can see, overall selection is superb. Best Market in town.
~The Bad~
Nothing negative to comment on....Just some grievances I have about this market that really stem from small nitpicking issues...Many vendors hawk items I simply take no interest in. I am not much of a Salsa guy, but it seems each week there are 3 separate salsa people. I know they have a variety and to keep the events as large as possible, but having 6+ separate bakeries come out each week offering breads seems like over-kill. Perhaps it's me...just nitpicking.
~The Downlow~
Overall... this is the best market in town...Thus, they get the most stars. If you are the best, you get the most stars...seems simple enough! As for the stars, they get 5 for location, variety of vendors, abundance of farms, selection of on-site prepared foods, and Strong balance of comfort/health food vendors. This is a great choice to take the kids to prior to your big day out, or even a simple fun way to get out with your significant other. I have been coming each week, and do not see myself stopping!
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