Fishers Farmer's Market is one of the best in the area…read more This year it has expanded even more encompassing the majority of the Nickel Plate District Central Green . They play live music in the Amphitheater for a couple hours. There is something for everyone. From fruits, vegetables and flowers to meats, honey, teas and food options for both breakfast and dinner just to name a few. They also have permanent bathrooms and plenty of places to park from the several free parking garages and on both sides of the library.

The Fishers Farmers Market is awesome. We arrived just before 8:00 am opening and easily found…read morenearby parking. The walkways to the market are accessible and easy to follow. The market was festive with music playing and over 80 local vendors. Vendor tents are spread out with lots of space. A yoga class was offered near the amphitheater stage. We found a good mix of vendors with about a dozen selling local produce, my primary interest. The veggies looked fresh and I bought corn, dill and the most beautiful and freshest eggplants that I have ever seen. Prices were reasonable. Venders were selling everything from baked goods, local meats, fresh cut flowers and honey. There were some vendors selling craft and artisan items. Most notable to me was a vendor selling beautiful hand crafted leather items. We saw about a dozen food trucks selling breakfast items, coffee, smoothies, donuts and more. I thought the food trucks were on the expensive side but I only checked out a couple. Vendors were friendly and engaging for the most part. I like interacting with the local farm crowd. I'll be back.

A nice little farmers market on Saturday morning. Lots of different options for vegetables straight…read morefrom the farmers. Also, there were some other knickknacks candles, cups, pillows, kettle corn just a whole bunch of other little things you might want along the way. Lots of spices, fresh and dried. About 20 vendors and all of them were very friendly and had nice conversations and gave tons of great information.

Had so much fun at the Greenwood Farmers Market. Lots of…read morefresh Veges to pick from. A few other booths with breads and sweets. This week a scarecrow making kit and also the ever popular kettle corn . Lots of up close parking.

First visit was from the app To Good Too Go. I picked up Amazing pumpkin cookies. They might have…read morebeen the best cookies I have ever had. Second visit I picked up a loaf of sourdough bread. I can't believe that I can eat a sandwich again without my stomach hurting. The service was great. The person at the counter helped me pick out a bread!

Where else are you going to find Gluten free, dairy free, and egg free baked breads and pastries?…read moreThis was my first visit to this little neighborhood bakery. When we walked in, we saw a case filled with fresh made breads, beautiful cookies and tempting pastries. I like that all the ingredients are prominently marked on each item. We selected a orange cranberry scone ($5) and a cherry vanilla galette ($7). The pastries barely made it to the car. Both pastries were delicious. The whole grain galette was particularly filling and the cherry filling yummy and fresh. We were greeted with friendly and attentive service. The clerk told us that we can call-in an order and pick up later. Also, they will deliver locally on Tuesdays. They also ship anywhere in the US. Go early for the apple pastries, which sell out quickly and were gone when we arrived. They sell croutons and other dry goods as well. There is no seating inside the shop. We found plenty of parking in the shared strip mall lot.

I'm been making the circuit of local farmers markets to find the best of the best. Pike Farmers…read moreMarket is small, but has some of the most interesting and friendly vendors that I've encountered. The market is held on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 am in a church parking lot off Lafayette Road. Last Saturday, there were about 20 vendors selling baked goods, local meats, flowers and produce. The local Pike library had the bookmobile on site for guests to check out and return books. There was a fabulous bbq stand selling meals. But what caught my eye were the exquisite artisans. I saw some of the most beautiful woodworking pieces that I've seen. Tooled French rolling pins, beautiful hand crafted pens, bowls and more. Another booth, was a woman that made hand crafted leather pieces that rival any from Italy. She made extraordinary leather pillows and bags. A musician/singer played in the center of the market. Games were set up to entertain young people. There was a little seating. And, of course, "My Dad's Corn" was there selling bags of the freshest corn in Indiana. I bought veggies, herbs, cookies, bbq slider, hibiscus slushy and several cookies. Parking was easy in and out. I was there early and it wasn't crowded, but probably gets crowded later in the morning. This is a small, but great market. I'll be back.

Pike Farmers Market had it's inaugural season in 2022 and was formed by the owners of KayLeo Urban…read moreFarms. It is a family friendly, dog friendly farmers market where the vendors are nearly all based within Pike Township. The volunteer staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. There is a good variety of vendors from a small batch coffee roaster, to a farm-to-table butcher, to woodworking, soap-making, organic pet food and treats, and several produce vendors selling either the plant to grow yourself, or the produce itself. For 2023 there will be rotating food vendors and food trucks along with a live music tent. Pike Farmers Market is young, but has grown rapidly in it's 2 years. Definitely worth checking out, or turning it in to a summer family routine!

What a wonderful experience! The food was spectacular, the ambiance was fun, classy, and upscale…read morebut without a hint of pretentiousness. The servers were pleasant and interactive as was Chef Jason. We spent 4 hours in Chef's home kitchen watching him carefully craft every single detail of each dish. He took the time to explain each dish, the source of the ingredients, and the logic behind the flavors and wine pairings. From the very first dish, to the last, you could taste the heart and soul Chef poured into the food he presented to us. Watching him meticulously prepare every single detail was not only entertaining, but really heightened the experience. The food was SO DELICIOUS! I've been to several Michelin star restaurants in the US and Germany, it was on par, for certain. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking an alternative to mainstream dining.

This is a unique place. Located a block north on 16th Street, this cute farm stand in front of the…read morehouse, has gardens sprouting everywhere. The owner and farmer extraordinaire, Jason Michael Thomas, sells fresh, local items from a variety of local farmers and makers each month. Want to support local? Visit his website (https://jasonmichaelthomas.myshopify.com/), place your order and pick it up on Saturday between 11am and 1pm. He sells local eggs, herbs, plant starters, homemade sourdough breads, ceramic mugs, flowers, vegetables and more. All you have to do is walk up to the table out front and say your name for simple pick up. Jason is a super friendly guy, so it's always nice to see him and chat as well. If you live nearby, I highly recommend that you start picking up goods from Jason each week. It's a great way to be sustainable and supportive of local farmers. Jason also always has gardening, baking, and farming tips and is a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to ask him anything! You can also sign up for private farm-to-table events and culinary classes as well!

There was as a very long line at the Food Florist when the Brownsburg Farmers Market opened on…read moreThursday. People in line raved about the frozen meals. They sell a variety of pot pies, lasagnas, noodle dishes, breakfast casseroles and fruit pies. The pies are beautiful with preparing instructions on the package. I bought a Spinach-Feta Quiche, which was absolutely delicious. The small pie easily served four and was decently priced at $13. The clerk was probably the friendliest person that I ever met. She took time with each customer, smiled, thank them for purchased and packaged the frozen meals carefully. She let us know where to purchase the pies after the market closed for the season. I can't wait to try other meals. The pies/casseroles make a great gift for someone homebound.

I found the Food Florist at the weekly food truck event at the State of Indiana Robert Orr plaza…read more Someone told me about this... you buy a frozen dinner, stick it in the break room fridge/ freezer and take it home. When you are ready for a no stress great meal, you preheat your oven and stick the casserole /pot pie in and cook it per instructions on the foil top. I just made the Sweet Corn and Chicken casserole last night and was pleased with the results. Yummy. Plenty leftover for lunch tomorrow. I have heard tell that the Allisonville location is very convenient for those on the northeast side.

I visited for the February Open House. The group that was there got a cheese plate to sample. The…read morecheese plate consisted of Snapdragon, Nettle, Fromage Frais, Trillium, and one other cheese which I think was Dutch Tulip. They were all fantastic. There was a short presentation and then a tour given by Co-Owner Laura Davenport. It was interesting to hear about how the different cheeses are processed and how Tulip Tree Creamery came to be. After the tour I made a purchase of two cheeses: Nightshade and Fromage Frais. If you enjoy cheese then you need to check them out. Their website is https://www.tuliptreecreamery.com/ On there you can find out about all the cheeses and where to purchase them. They also have classes you can take to make your own cheese. Another website to learn about their classes and events is https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tulip-tree-creamery-8524842081

I found this gem of a cheese shop on Yelp! You wouldn't expect a cheese shop in a commercial…read morecomplex, but there it is. Patty greeted us and enthusiastically told us all about their award winning cheeses. All the cheeses are made on site from locally sourced milk. We purchased a variety of wedges and they are absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Trillium which is a soft creamy Brie-like cheese. We also picked up the HOPS and Nightshade cheeses which were wonderful. These were some of the best cheeses I've ever had. They offer three levels of cheese making classes on Thursdays and Saturdays. They also sell cheese related products such as cutting boards in their shop. The shop is just off Lafayette Road and 62nd Street. Parking is out front. Well worth a visit.