I love everything about Weaver's. The produce, the cleanliness, the service and the variety of…read moreavailable groceries. And there's more than produce and groceries, with local artisan merchandise for sale. Weaver's is my Amish bodega.

What a surprising find. There is a mix of conventional products, Amish-produced products, and fresh…read moreitems. It makes some sense, given the location. We found the prices all over the map, with some items being a great deal and some being a bit expensive - shop with care and you will be rewarded with great quality. The small-batch prepared frozen meals are excellent, the chicken pie was full of real food and the price was good. Not all of the cheeses are produced by small farms, but there is a large selection of those that are. We got lucky enough to make it to their "Customer Appreciation Day" and meet many of the food vendors. It was fun to put faces to the companies and farms - not all were Amish folks, some were outsiders who seemed to be treated with just as much respect. The store is welcoming and seems to have a good attitude. I was hesitant at first, but after a few visits I feel very comfortable shopping there.

We visited Buck Hill Farm at the recommendation of our Airbnb host while we were staying in the…read morearea for the weekend & what a surprise it was! The exterior is misleading & easy to pass by if you're not in the know - don't let it fool you! Breakfast is only served on weekends between 8 AM & 1 PM & we just happened to be there. Service was extra warm & welcoming - we had our pup with us & it was a not so great weekend weather wise & while we offered to order & sit outside at a table as to not disrupt other diners, they managed to put us in their back room so no one had to eat out in the cold (Pepper can't write her own review, but she says thank you, two paws up!) While the menu is small, one item is better than the next & you can't go wrong no matter what you choose! Prices are reasonable for everything you get & in today's economy, it's a rare find! The apple pancakes were to die for & honestly, the biggest pancakes I've ever seen! Fresh biscuits with maple butter (YUM!) Don't pass up on the extra creamy & delicious chocolate milk! Seriously - can I get an IV drip of that? This place is the embodiment of farm to table (obviously). Zero frills, but full authenticity of a working farm. Wonderful place & wonderful people. They have lots of their goods for sale too, so you can take Buck Hill Farm home with you! We bought their delicious bourbon maple syrup, fresh herbal tea, hot sauce, & took some ribs back to the house to grill for Father's Day! Plenty of full & happy bellies even after leaving the farm. After breakfast, swing by the chicken coop & thank the ladies for the delicious eggs! LOL We hope to visit again next time we are in the area!

Best pancakes, Gluten Free Buckwheat was a hit paired with their beet hash! Eggs are from the…read morechickens in the farm. Can't get much fresher than that! A must stop for your weekend breakfast!

As frequent visitors, we want to unconditionally love Frog Pond Farms, because it's clearly a LOT…read moreof work to offer what they do and we respect that kind of hard work. When our daughters were toddlers, they could spend all day looking at the animals while we browsed through the enormous quantities of plants and produce. But we can't continue to ignore the "cons". The parking lot looks like it's been bombed, and - as other reviews have noted - it's not exactly the safest place when you consider lots of children running around. Visitors must be extra vigilant and patient when pulling in and finding a place to park. On busy days, the one long narrow strip of parking spots can be a challenge. The far end of the business where chicks, ducks, and bunnies are sold is incredibly fly infested. Fly paper rolls could go a long way in making it more tolerable. I'm not sure if the horrid conditions in some of the cages impacts the health of the birds, but I can tell you we purchased 5 silkie chicks a couple of weeks ago, and two of them died within days, and a third is showing signs of distress. This is not the first time we've had this experience with animals we've purchased there - sick animals, inaccurate sexing. We have stopped considering Frog Pond as our "go-to" place when we want to add to our flocks. The flies are also a problem in the fruits and vegetables. I was browsing the display of berries and grapes and completely rejected any notion of buying them with the quantity of flies that were landing on them. I don't know if there's a solution to that, being that it's - in effect - an outdoor farm stand. Look, there's a lot that's amazing and wonderful and unique about Frog Pond. The work they put in to stocking it, the amazing math wizard at the register who adds everything up in his head just like his dad did, etc. The place has gotten a LOT bigger since we first discovered it and that growth may be working against them. Other reviewers have stated much of the produce is trucked in from outside the area, and not grown locally. Not sure if that matters to most people, but the place does give the "vibe" that it's a local source farm stand that offers plentiful heaps of whatever's in season. The prices are quite a bit higher than what you'd pay for similar items in local grocery stores, but again - we understand the overhead must be pretty substantial for Frog Pond. If you have children - especially little ones - they'll see the place as Disney. When the magic wears off, though, and you start noticing how many greenbacks you're handing over when you go, you start to consciously reflect on whether it's worth the trip out there.

Sad so many bunnies and chicks in small cages. They are so close they can barely move. Two goats in…read more a small, fenced area with very little room to walk. To me that's animal cruelty. :-(

I love visiting farms. Maple Hill Farms was a true gem. I messaged the owners on Facebook the night…read morebefore to ensure that we could visit, and they responded super promptly! I spent an hour walking around the farm enjoying the views of the pond, the farm houses, and the animals. Before I left I stopped by the maple store that had all things maple (and some other non maple things too). It's a cash only honor system, where you log what you buy in the book. Would definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area!

The Otsiningo Park Farmers Market is amazing with about 30 vendors and 2 food trucks. It sells not…read moreonly fresh, local vegetables, but also jewelry, pottery, eggs, cheese, soap, homemade ointments, and handmade breads! The food vendors are also awesome - one of them makes the best sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches. And this is coming from someone who's been to all the delis in NYC :) The market is open every Saturday during the summer from 9 to 1PM. It's an amazing place to hang out in, especially because it's full of amazing people. You will see a plethora of dogs, too, since a lot of dog owners like to walk their dogs in the morning!

Looking forward to this coming Spring, and all it offers, like most everyone else. Otsiningo Park…read moreFarmers Market offers not only lots of fine produce here. but also pies, cakes, breads and 'spoon-bread' type of edibles here, as well as plants, sometimes crafts. Varieties of nutritional staples like honeys and maple syrups are here in abundance. Examples of my sojourns here: Have met the 'Urban Gardeners' here - that you see on local TV - and learned how to make different but healthy things like Swiss Char Burgers from them, as well as buying organic Kale, a real green powerhouse. Learned how Maple Syrup candies are made. You can also enjoy a picnic in the park, jog, play frisbee or ball games - whatever floats your boat. For those who can't be here on Saturday, there is a smaller but worthwhile downtown version on Collier Street from 9-12, Fridays. Check buyfromthebackyard.com. Lawrence Weinzimer

My husband and I spent a lovely couple of hours at the Farmers Market in Franklin, NY today. I wish…read moreI had paid attention to their names, but all the vendors were really friendly and happy to share where they were from and information about their business and wares. We sampled delicious breads, jams, and maple cream, oh yum! And, I got a cup of hot coffee for a dollar! Franklin is such a jewel, small and friendly, casual. We were in town visiting our son and his family; everyone seemed to know one another. Tables and chairs were set up on the lawn, people were hanging out, sharing food and conversation, while their kids played on the playground. We came home with pea greens, that were so very fresh, smoked trout that we ate with rice crackers, horseradish and capers. I'm looking forward to the right from the farm, fresh eggs and elderberry jelly for breakfast! This Farmers Market is definitely one to check out and we'll be back!

Love this charming farmer's market. Delicious bread and pastries.. local trout and vegetables..read more

Great Farmers Market .. something for everyone.Great time to come & chat with your neighborsread more

But for Lydia L's great review of the Rosendale Market we would have missed this gem on our recent…read moretrip to the Hudson River Valley. Just another example of the fine things one can get themselves into through reading Lydia L's reviews! Because this was a fine market to visit on a fine October day. Although we've consumed lots (LOTS) of wine, we've never tried mead and with Lydia's review to back us up, we tried some and bought some too. (Which would be enjoyed later on in the day with cheese from Dancing Ewe and seckel pears from Migliorelli's, both of the Rhinebeck Market.) Don't pass up the chewy, delightful pretzel rolls! We bought several to give to our friends in NJ and they were a BIG hit. (Seasonal cranberry / apple and also sea salt. Also found at the New Paltz market.) There were fewer farmers at this market on this October Sunday but the produce vendors there had top quality items. And the friendly woman at the info booth at the end of the market was offering samples of home baked apple crisp as well as tastings of local applies. More to love about the Rosendale Market...ample parking. Yahoo! Were we HRV residents it would be a regular stop for us.

Closed ‍ Don't know why they don't update this stuff... and considering this is out in the middle…read moreof nowhere, that can be pretty problematic if your family hasn't eaten and you have to do an about-face and drive another 20 minutes to find another place that's barely open for food.

What a lovely establishment! From the service, to the decor, the music, the mood, and the food…read more Everything was perfect about this place! It can be a little scary to drive after dark around here if you're not used to driving without street lights, but it is worth it. I got guacamole and a ribeye special ($26). The ribeye is new to the menu. The guacamole was just gucamole. It came with organic chips. The ribeye was really really amazing! The meat was super soft and had a charred flavor to it and came with two sides. I got rice and scallions. The scallions were a little oily, but really complimented the steak. I checked in on Yelp and got a offer for salad greens, but...basically, for anyone else who checks in, just don't ask for the offer. We got ice cream and churros on the house. There is refrigerated chicken, vegetables, and jam for sale up by the cash register. I would definitely want to come back for more ribeye! *Call ahead to make a reservation to get some good seats!