In Westchester, it isn’t an exaggeration to say that farmers’ markets often serve as the beating heart of our communities, so it’s a good thing the market spirit doesn’t go into hibernation when the weather grows cold. Here are seven of our favorite markets that are open and stocked all winter long.
Hastings Farmers Market
131 Southside Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Di Riso
Riccardo Befi used to bake lasagna on weekends for pleasure. He started out making his lasagna and arancini for local farmers’ markets, and now his rice balls and bomboloni have become fixtures in the Rivertowns. He even has his own gourmet shop and cafe in Hastings!
Luxx Chocolat
Luxx has been voted one of America’s best chocolatiers for five years running, and it certainly lives up to the hype: you’ll find pre-packaged artisan s’mores, chocolate bark, and the famous “Hot Choxx” chocolate on a straw. Everything is organic and made using local ingredients.
Meredith’s Bread
These handmade, preservative-free breads, rolls, tarts, cookies, scones, and muffins are made entirely from scratch. The business is family-owned and -operated, with gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and organic lines to accommodate everyone.
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Irvington Farmers’ Market
Main Street School Lot; 101 Main St, Irvington
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Pizza Vitale
Fresh pizza = healthy pizza. “Sofia,” the upgraded “little silver box” on wheels, holds a wood-burning pizza oven from Italy that turns out heavenly artisanal Neapolitan pizzas.
Madura Farms
Madura’s famous selection of mushrooms is the brainchild of Dan Jr., a fourth-generation Polish farmer who began cultivating fungi in 1977. You’ll also find necessities like cauliflower, potatoes, ginger, and a variety of greens, all grown in Madura’s signature rich black soil.
Raw Chocolate Love
A small bar with a big effect, Raw Chocolate Love is chocolate as it should be: 100% pure, raw, organic, and packed with antioxidants that nourish the mind, body, and soul. Chocolate lovers beware.
Wave Hill Breads
This artisan micro-bakery was founded in 2005 and specializes in handcrafted European-style artisan breads and pastries. It uses a traditional baking approach that requires a three-day process, and it prides itself on its locally sourced organic grains from its baking facility. Check this bakery out if you want delicious bread made from unbleached, non-GMO, high-quality flour.
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Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Metro-North Upper Lot; Chatsworth Ave/Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round
Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Arlotta Food Studio
The Arlotta family grows its olives on a small farm in California using traditional Italian methods. Customers can’t get enough of the organic olive oils and barrel-aged balsamic, the perfect complement to many items found at the market.
Goodness Dairy
Looking to grab some ice cream? Goodness Dairy packs several mouthwatering flavors and is made with certified regenerative 100% grass-fed A2A2 milk. This milk is easy to digest and filled with heart-healthy fats, and studies even show it can boost your metabolism. This delicious ice cream also contains no factory farmed dairy, white sugar, gums, or gut irritants. There are no artificial ingredients at all!
La Trafila Pasta
Owners Jiselle and Luigi Speranza are culinary geniuses with impressive resumés. Together, they have become a leading producer of fresh pasta for homes and restaurants, using ingredients imported from Italy in their handcrafted pasta, stuffed gnocchi, sauces, and tiramisu. They are all about “the art of flour.”
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Ossining Farmers’ Market
Corner of Main & Spring St, Ossining
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round
Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Goode and Local
Look no further than Goode and Local if you’re seeking delicious pork products. Started by Don Rodrigo Duarte, this team’s pigs enjoy free-range lives in the woodlands of their farms, where they are free to root, forage, and snack on European acorns. This healthy lifestyle gives the meat a distinct taste that you can try in the form of sausages, bacon, burgers, and more.
Pickle Licious
Need something sweet but sour? The Pickle Lady from New Jersey offers pickles of all different flavors: hot and spicy, horseradish, kosher dill, sour, and sweet pickle chips. Voted the creator of the “Best Pickles” for eight years in a row, Pickle Licious founder Robyn Brown Samra (known as “The Pickle Lady”) sells pickles at farmers’ markets all over the state with daughters Alex and Taylor by her side.
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Trotta Foods
Starting in 1955 as ravioli being sold from a home kitchen, Trotta Foods has since grown into a successful family business. Featuring a delectable selection of pizzas, breads, cheeses, pastas, and even prepared dinners like chicken francese or meatball parmigiana, you’re sure to find something you’ll love on the menu.
Pleasantville Farmers Market
10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon (condensed winter hours) on Saturdays, open outdoors year-round
Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Pikas Farm Table
Everything at Pikas is Belgian-inspired, from classic sugar waffles to quiches to rustic pot pies. Each item is made with local ingredients, all from scratch. The Pikas team uses traditional cooking techniques with no shortcuts to ensure a delicious final product for all customers.
Teagevity
Founder Preston Powell was inspired by tea’s significance in Asian cultures and karate training. His appreciation for the drink, as well as its medicinal and healthful properties, sparked the creation of Teagevity. This stand boasts winding lines and is known for its delicious brews.
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TaSH
John Paulding School (154 Broadway), Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow
Every Saturday From January 11-April 26, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
DoughCo Bagels
In 2016, Josh Small moved out of New York to embark on an academic journey in the Midwest, where he first observed a depressing lack of quality bagels. From then on, it was his mission to create the best bagels and…DoughCo was born. This brand serves classics with love, with flavors like everything, poppy, sesame, rosemary salt, and more.
Chaseholm Farm Creamery
Run by siblings Rory and Sarah Chase, this dairy farm specializes in artisanal cheeses. In New York, Chaseholm is one of the only remaining farmsteads that produces cows’ milk cheese from its own herd. From soft aged cheeses such as Nimbus and Chaseholm Camembert to firm aged cheeses like Stella Vallis Tomme and Alpine Style Alpage cheese, Chaseholm Farm puts great effort into producing some of the tastiest products around.
Simple Fine Food
At Simple Fine Food, you can choose from a lovely selection of British pies, including chicken and leek pub pie, shepherd’s pie, steak and onion pie, and more. These pies are made mostly from farm-to-table ingredients to ensure their freshness, and the selection will only keep growing!
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Gossett’s Farmers’ Market
1202 Old Post Rd, South Salem
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Can’t-Miss Vendors:
Cooperstown Cheese Company
Dairy from neighboring farms is used for creating these exceptionally tasty raw milk cheeses. Be sure to check out the artisanal cheeses, such as Toma Celena and Jersey Girl, or take a look at the available cheesecakes.
South Salem Winery
Small batches of grapes, soft pressing, long fermentation, and barrel aging are some of the tricks that John Vuolo uses to create full-bodied, award-winning wines. Try chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, or even the rosé of Zwiegelt.
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