I quite enjoy shopping here and it is like shopping at the turn of the century. In fact, it is…read moreprobably exactly like how they used to shop back in the 1920's or 1930's. Walking in here is literally walking back in time to when the wares were displayed a certain way and the cash register doesn't really exist but cash is the only accepted currency. From the way the old man counts back your change in his little change holder to his old friendly smile and attempt to upsell you on Parmesan. He'll always ask if you have enough tomato sauce and if you are lucky he will give you a slice of cheese and tell you how it's the real deal and ask if you would like to buy some. He'll even tell you to freeze the cheese if you don't use it in a few days. I love picking up my pasta from here as it is the best and inexpensive. This place is epic and you have to make it a stop here at least once. You won't get service like you do here anywhere else. And yes, if it looks closed during business hours, ring the bell in the front. He will come down and buzz you in.

I had no idea that this Italian market was even here, and how could I have suspected that an…read moreItalian store would be nestled in the hustle and bustle of...Chinatown? Ms.Templeton of Erin Templeton fame was kind enough to tell me about a 'great little Italian market with the best Parmesan around' and I was quickly on my way to check it out. Tosi's is one of Vancouver's oldest establishments, currently being run by second generation owner Angelo Tosi. 75 years young, Tosi is a force in the store, always encouraging you to try the goods and suggesting new things. Now the store is not your typical market, it looks more like a warehouse and you may not even know where you are when you stand out front. You have to push a buzzer at the front door in order to be let in, I suspect this is because of security reasons but it is definitely unconventional. The store is a mish mash of all sorts of Italian imports alongside local cheeses and yes, the BEST organic Parmesan around! Fresh olives in buckets and fresh meats are there for you to create your next Italian feast. Note that Tosi's accepts cash-only.

Not that I frequent the 'Drive' often for grocery shopping, but really when I do and I need some…read morefruit's and veggies, somehow, someway when I am around this neighbourhood I will come in here and put some money down, maybe cause I know there are deals to be found here. I remember the first time I actually walked in here, it was recent, the Italian Street Festival, I was in need of lime's, I was stuck in the street festival, trying to escape it and get to my car to get out of there, yet taking a break from the sea of people and I came in here, and I had to say 3 for $1 for lime's (especially during times of fluctuation for this fruit) hey, you can take my loonie! They looked good, the prices were fair, and that is what you will get here for anything they sell you, fair prices. Yesterday was a good example, brussel sprouts, was outside where all the produce is usually put out, and they were listed for $1.99 lb, went to bag some up while my wife was inside looking for ingredients on her checklist, she didn't find them, yet we still bought what I picked out. Later on while being at another grocery store, saw those same brussel sprouts for $2.99 lb, felt like a winner indeed. A great shop for the people who live around the area, it's not your 'Choices or Whole Foods' but it does have enough of the essentials to get you cooking your meal at home.

There's really not much to add beyond all the rave reviews they're receiving. I go there mostly…read morefor the deli meats. I'm trying to cut down on my dairy intake so cheese is on its way out.....Sorry! But, oh, the deli meat is so nice. Never mind the price. I go for value and that is foremost in choosing such specialty. My favorite is their prosciutto​, both the local ones and those imported from Italy. They would thinly slice it for you​ and carefully layer them across wax papers so that you can enjoy them one by one with ease. Go late at night past 8 and the line up is relatively good, and sometimes non-existent. The staff will take their time showing care to wrap that meat perfectly for you. I like smiling at the staff behind the counter because they inevitably smile back. Smiling is contagious.

One of the best local farmers market in the lower mainland, located in the Village of Ladner in…read moreDelta, BC, this well attended annual even attracts locals and visitors alike! The organizer has put on a very organized event this year as we are all dealing with Covid-19! Traffic is controlled with volunteers & staffs direct visitors throughout the market, sanitizers are available at the entrance and also clear signs showing where the washrooms are, all the vendors are well spaced from each other and lots of walkways for visitors! Parkings are available on streets, remember to make sure you check the street signs so as not to get ticketed!

First time visiting the Ladner Village Market and I am impressed how many vendors are in this…read moremarket! There were at least 4 blocks of vendors. It was really nice to see the variety as a lot I haven't seen a lot of the vendors around at other local farmers market before. For the food vendors there were plenty of sampling available too! It's so nice to see more of these outdoors market out now for the public. More reason to go out to enjoy the sun and discover some good new finds and treats! And no better way to support local vendors!

One of my favourite farmers markets in the lower mainland…read more Excellent variety of vendors for produce, meats and hot foods. Many times even live music. Chill crowd and not pretentious. Small parking lot near Main Street, however very walkable as the surrounding area is mainly flat.

We were on our way to Queen Elizabeth Park and noticed the farmers market, so we decided to check…read moreit out. There were a variety of vendors. The smell of the crepes was enticing. We strolled around, but didn't end up getting anything. It's a nice place for locals or a quick stop if you happen to be nearby.

Good variety of products and stalls. Park across the street at the rec centre or library…read more You really have to be in the mood to buy at a farmers market and I'd just eaten a donut and wasn't really in the mood, just browsing. Bought a pair of earrings and got a stamp card from the vendor to fill up with purchases from other vendors and enter my name in a draw. Wasn't too busy on the long weekend Sunday today but parking isn't an issue. Enjoy the rose garden across the way too!

Great Sunday farmers market. I love farmers market, and…read moresupporting local growers, local artist and local products. I was originally here to check out a donut vendor Ive been following on social media. The donut place "Royal City Donuts" was really good. But I was happy I got to check this place out too. Lots of vendors from bakeries, meats, produces and so much more. Lots of parking. I will be back!

Full of bakery breads, seasonal produce and awesome jarred condiments and spicy sauces; peruse what…read moreVancouver has to offer from dedicated food gurus. Popular itali-mod restaurant Campagnolo puts out delicious treats made by their new pastry chef. Little Qualicum Cheeseworks offers samples of all their artisan cheeses - the feta is delicious!! You can buy your own herb, cucumbers and pepper plants, plus much more. Local food tastes better! Because it has less packaging, is seasonably fresh and in tune with mother nature. Growing organically helps to protect biodiversity by encouraging growth of lesser known varieties, which can often be more delicious if only for their rarity! ie. tomatoes - heirloom anyone!? They travel less distance in a guzzling truck, keeps our local economy alive, and encourages use of the province's land for farming. So it tastes better.

Y'ALL KNOW WHAT YOU CAN GET AT MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET?…read more Earnest Ice Cream, the crack of frozen desserts. My achilles heel, as it were. And yes, there's a plethora of other amazing local options: fruits, veggies, beautiful Little Qualicum Cheeseworks samples and goods, jams, breads, food carts, meats -- oh my! I love this particular farmers market more than any other in the city, not only because it's s'damn convenient, but it (out of all of 'em) feels the most urban. It's not trying to be a tra-la-la oasis in the city; rather, is straight-up located in the hub of a busy commuter zone in the middle of the workweek. Genius. There's something so very special about this one. It could be that I run into someone I know each time I go, but everything just tastes a little bit better when I buy it from here. Buying local just feels s'damn good.

Daughter and I stopped into this 'Kin's Farm Market' during our shopping within Como Lakr Village…read morethis morning. This particular market has never really been listed very high on my shopping 'to do' list, but with some time between other shopping venues today, a walk-by and look-see at what was being offered, captured our attention to stop in for a closer look. Broccoli was being featured at a great price. And having some dinner plans in mind for the rest of this week, it was 'yea', when I found some very decent looking and priced green onions and Roma tomatoes. Thanks to this stop at 'Kin's', I was able to catch and fulfill remaining items on my shopping list for today's shopping adventure.

Looking for Organic produce? Of all the Kin's in the Tri-Cities this is the one with consistently…read morethe largest selection of organic produce. They almost always have the following organic items, celery, cabbage, beets with and without the greens (greens are a great leafy veg like chard), garlic and ginger. They always have organic kale, carrots, bananas and several other items. I've even found organic watermelon over this past summer. Once I found organic apples but haven't seen any this year. The staff is helpful and if you ask repeatedly for an item they'll often get it in. Prices are very competitive. If you are on a tight budget look in the bargain shelf at the back. I got a bag of tomatoes that were very ripe at a real discount. They are close to deserving 5 stars. Perhaps organic citrus and/or tomatoes would do it for me.

The market had so many stands that I enjoyed browsing. What especially caught my eye was the amount…read moreof pastry options there were. I had a hard time deciding what to buy without risking the pastries going stale. They had 3 food trucks that looked interesting. I also enjoyed the singer that was performing, they added a nice ambiance.

New Westminster Farmers Market has such an awesome selection of vendors each week…read more I'd been wanting to try Twins Donuts for quite some time and when I found out that they were going to be at the New Westminster Farmers Market I just had to make it over there! I brought home 4 donuts: Oreo, Ube Coconut, Leche/Dulce Flan and Apple Pie. These donuts were scrumptious! I love how generous they were with the fillings. There was so much filling spilling out when I cut these donuts. While I was at New Westminster Farmers Market I also bought a few truffles and a Caramel Crunch chocolate bar from Drunken Chocolatier . They have such interesting flavours. Coconut Sambal truffles for instance...I've never seen any other place selling a Coconut Sambal truffle! Lots of crunching to be heard when we ate the Caramel Crunch so it definitely lived up to its name! Their chocolate truffles look so picture perfect. "Artisan" chocolate is an apt description for these chocolates as they really are a work of art. I was impressed already by the chocolates they were selling at the New West Farmers Market. I'm sure I'd been even more impressed if I went to their store on W Broadway.