The Ferry BuildingView from Justin Herman Plaza
On Saturdays there is a farmers market that goes from Justin Herman Plaza, across the street the the front of the Ferry Building and continues around the right hand side and behind the Ferry Building. Hundreds of vendors setup shop for the day.
Inside the Ferry Building itself it's like a farmers market everyday with quite a few shops selling everything from farm grown meat to Napa Valley wine and cheese to hand made chocolates. Not to mention books, coffee, fresh cut flowers, fresh fish, antiques and of course all sorts of places to eat. Sit down or take something out back to the pier, find yourself a spot and enjoy lunch with a million dollar view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island.
NectarinesOrganic white-flesh nectarines
Most, if not all, produce sold at the farmers market and inside the Ferry Building is organically grown.
CUESAthe Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture
They have free public lectures on organic products and the farming industry that produces them.
The Ferry BuildingInside the building on the main hallway.
Just an empty building a couple of years ago now full of life on a Saturday afternoon.
Flower StandInside the Ferry Building
One of several flower stands setup inside.
Organic Produce VendorInside the Ferry Building
One of the many organic produce vendors setup inside.
Culinaire Antiques ShopAntiques for and about Food
Now how cool is that? It's like renaissance faire for yuppies.
Scharffen Berger Chocolate MakerInside the Ferry Building
One of at least two chocolate makers.
Handmade ChocolatesScharffen Berger
You know we had to try a few.
Prather Ranch Meat Co.Inside the Ferry Building
One of several meat vendors.
Lulu PetiteGastronomic Delight
I can't remember what they sell, I just liked the sign.
Wheelbarrow Full of HerbsHerbal shop display
One of several herb shops.
Cowgirl CreameryArtisan Cheese
Once your number is called your friendly cowgirl will help you find a cheese that is just to your liking by having you try different samples.
Meat MarketInside the Ferry Building
Now that's more like it. Serve it up! This was very much an East Coast style Italian Deli. Yo Tony! I got your sausage right here pal!
San Francisco Fish CompanyInside the Ferry Building
Fresh catch of the day. I assume the fish sold here is locally caught. Most of the vendors sell localy grown products .
Organic GroceryRack full of oil
How many kinds of olive oil and vinegar can one sell? Well apparently many many kinds.
There is another shop (not th e one shown) that sells nothing but olive oil. There, like the Cowgirl Creamery, you sample you olive oil until you find one to your liking.
Mushroom ShopInside the Ferry Building
Here's a place that sells nothing but mushrooms, that's right they sell nothing but mushrooms.
Ferry Plaza Wine MerchantInside the Ferry Building
They had great wine form all over the world and soeem good deals too. Then again it all taste the same after your second glass.
Hairloom Cherry TomatoesBehind the Ferry Building
The fun continues in the back. More farmers selling their wares out.
Potted plants and flowersBehind the Ferry Building
The farmers market behind the Ferry Building is still larger than most of your neighbrhood farmers markets.
Statue of GandhiBehind the Ferry Building
Here Gandhi is shown waving, as if to say "Thank You. Come Again!"
1 comment:
sweet, i'll have to check that out!
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