Last weekend, for a regularly scheduled weekend adventure, Kele and I headed out to D.C to visit his grandparents and catch a ball game. Our San Francisco Giants (you can take the girl out of the city, but you can’t turn me into an East Coast sports fan just yet) took on the Washington Nationals. After a day full of hot dogs, beers, and fly balls skimming my head, my old friend called and asked for a next-morning date at the local farmer’s market in Dupont Circle. Of course I jumped at the chance.
And WOW. I was the grownup version of a kid in a candy store, with my wide eyes and my mouth salivating as I took it all in. Peaches and summer squash and sweet corn overflowed every stall. Fresh seafood and grass-fed meat sat near homemade breads and just-made empanadas. It wasn’t a gigantic market – like my beloved Marin Farmers Market – but the quality and variety in every stall made it hands down the best market I’ve visited since leaving the West Coast! Every grower I talked to was helpful, the prices were remarkable, and the produce looked to be some of the freshest I’ve seen. Plus, it was full of locals, unlike NYC’s Union Square Market and San Francisco’s Ferry Building Market, which are great but often overrun by tourists….so here you could actually buy great food at amazing prices, rather than just coming as a look-e-loo!
If you ever find yourself in our nation’s capitol, check out the Dupont Circle Farmers Market, a must stop for any market-lover. Oh, and if you’re looking for a nearby spot for a delish meal, try Founding Farmers, a “farm-inspired American” restaurant focused on supporting local farmers. The prices are reasonable and it boasts adorable décor. I had the slow-cooked pork sandwich on homemade ciabbata bread and a late harvest salad, both highly recommended!
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