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| - Kingsland Farmers Market opened in December 2010, but I only became aware of it when Global TV televised live events at the market. So on a Saturday, I decided to visit and was surprised how close it was to my workplace (Heritage building). Finally a farmer's market that offers healthier lunch options.
The first thing I noticed upon my first visit was that it was a little tricky getting to the market. If you are going north up MacLeod, make sure you stay on the right and as soon as you pass heritage, watch for the sign and you will need to turn right and follow a tiny road under the bridge.
When I went, there was a lot of people, understandably since everyone came to check out the new market. Parking is tricky but over time, I'm sure it would not be a pain in the neck. Inside, the place was relatively small but the shops were squeezed together so that you can make several rounds around the building and visit different shops. Now to the nitty gritty, there were several shops that I visited and purchased from:
Sichani's Mediterranean- I had an awesome falafel wrap and bought a hummus and spinach dip to go.
Wild About Salads/Irena's Products- I tried their crab salad and nearly went insane because it was so good. I have definitely marked this spot as a favourite. I think vegetarian and gluten-free dieters will like this place since they offer salad items (and identify if something is gluten-free)
Smokey Lake Goat Cheese- it looked like a couple of guys occupying a minimal and casual space with their cheese fridge. But you don't need 10000 items to impress someone. Their goat cheese samples was enough for me to pick up a few flavours I liked.
King's Orchard Produce/Broxburn Vegetables/Lund's Certified Organic Vegetables. I have to be honest, it was so much people I couldn't tell which produce section was which. I just kept picking up whatever fresh veggie and fruit I liked.
I also purchased several cuts of deli meats from Jackson's deli. What was funny was that as my mind was contemplating on the crucial ingredients of a sandwich, I realized I needed bread. So when I 180'd fancy me walking into the Rustic Sourdough Bakery. So I picked up a sourdough. Later that day, I had a sandwich worth bragging about for ages.
One place I am not too sure about, which can be supported in what I observed was a lack of people flocking to the place. Dorbel International Seafood was dodgy because they were selling fresh frozen fish (is that what you would call ironic or oxymoron, I don't know) in boxes costing $115 dollars. As my eyes crossed over the price, I was told the price was a good deal considering the price sold at restaurants was much more expensive. I just smiled politely and moon-walked my way out of there.
There were a few more places I wanted to visit but didn't get a chance to. The meadery caught my eye like the scent of a roast hog drew in Friar Tuck, or the shine Prince John's gold dancing in Robin Hood's dream... I could go on. Oh there was also a place selling Indonesian cuisine. Oh I'll be back all right, back with a pimpin wad of cash.
Wow, I realized that I was the first to review a FARMERS MARKET. That's big leagues in the Yelp world.
p.s.
I may be wrong, but these places seemed to only accepted cash which is all I had. There is an ATM machine near the entrance.
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