Scarsdale Farmers’ Market

The saddest farmers’ market you’d ever want to see. When I arrived there were only two small trucks on site and one tent, under which were tables with vegetables and fruit. The selection of breads and baked goods — trucked all the way from Meredith’s Bakery in Kingston, N.Y. — was off to the side. The quiches and breads looked good, but I did not purchase any. I was after the produce.
The overall selection was not very large, and I was disappointed. I was hoping for a wider selection of vegetables, and I didn’t see any cheeses, jellies or honey on display for the customers, as the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market offers. The larger tomatoes were nearly gone — only two were left when arrived, and one of the workers explained that they had a run on tomatoes that morning. I did choose some nice potatoes, shallots, grape tomatoes, nectarines and an onion, so I did not leave empty-​handed, and my purchases totaled only $ 8, which is definitely less than I would have spent for the same amount of groceries at the supermarket. I had wanted to buy some mushrooms for sauteing as well, but declined when I saw that the cheapest ones on sale were $ 10/​pound. What the hell?
I’m giving the farmers’ market two stars because the employee who rang up my purchases was really nice, and the grape tomatoes he suggested were delicious. Besides, they might have been having an off day. I plan on taking some trips back here to see how they fair as the summer season ends and fall kicks into gear. They’re open through November, and hopefully they’ll have some great pumpkins and squash.

Another excellent farmers’ market in Westchester. This one has a great variety of vendors and I appreciate that it’s set away from the village proper as parking is plentiful and it’s pretty sedate.
I went specifically to procure pork from Thornwood Farms, which recently bailed out on the Ossining market (boo!!). I got my pork, and then some! A lavender farm stand makes Scarsdale its home, with beautiful gifts (sachets, etc.) and lavender scented baked goods. There are several produce stands, though only one vendor had (sort of pathetic looking) fruit. There is a fantastic cheese vendor where samples abound, and that day they were selling organic lamb spring rolls, which were delicious. There are two wineries, an Asian sauce vendor, a pickle vendor, and more.
Surprisingly pleasant for tony Scarsdale! I’ll be an occasional visitor.