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Just because it’s bone-chillingly cold outside doesn’t mean you’re stuck with frozen foods or fruits and vegetables trucked in from far away. You can still find great, fresh produce and meal ingredients grown near St. Louis. In some cases, you can even get them delivered straight to your door. Here are five options for fruit and vegetable lovers around the city.
Tower Grove Park Winter Market
In a Nutshell:
A sort of appetizer to the park’s well-known weekly spring and sum-mer farmers’ markets, this series of bi-weekly winter markets allows shoppers to spend a Saturday morning in Tower Grove Park patronizing local farmers and small businesses. A rotating cast of produce vendors from across the region sup-plies fresh vegetables and prepared foods. 4257 Northeast.
When: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. February 4, February 18, March 4, March 18
In a Nutshell: Cold temperatures don’t stop the oldest farmers' market west of the Mississippi from serving up fresh greens and other veggies. Soulard Market features 13 local farmers and one organic farmer, among other vendors. Open four days per week, the market's also home to a spice shop, a full-service florist, and—if you’re looking to treat yourself—more indulgent options. 730 Carroll.
When: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed and Thu, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.
In a Nutshell: This local startup offers a door-to-door delivery service that teams with more than two dozen local farms and artisans from across the metro region. Once you sign up for a subscription box and choose a delivery cadence, you’ll be able to customize the contents of each box. Deliveries are made on Wednesdays. See website for details.
When: By appointment
In a Nutshell: A commitment to supporting family farms means that many of the products in this local grocer are sourced from within 150 miles of St. Louis. Not only does Local Harvest offer curbside pickup and in-store shopping, but it also partners with regional farmers and vendors for a weekly CSA subscription service throughout the year. 3108 Morgan Ford.
When: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. daily
In a Nutshell: In an effort to make finding fresh, quality produce easy and affordable, City Greens Market sources natural foods from local farmers and sells them at cost to members. Annual memberships are based on household income and range from $25–$216 per year. You don't have to have a membership to shop the store. 4260 Manchester.
When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Wed–Sat, 1–6 p.m. Sun.
