Restaurants Buying Local | April 16, 2024

Fresh & Local:

Restaurants Buying Local

When you eat and shop local, you're helping out the farmers and producers at the farmers market. It's like saying, "Hey, thanks!" to the people who grow and make the stuff you love. Plus, it keeps money flowing in our community. When restaurants shop at the Crescent City Farmers Market, it’s a win-win for everyone; you get fresh food, chefs get a fair deal, and our community's economy gets a boost. Plus chefs can develop relationships with farmers and producers and get creative serving up in-season produce. 

Visit the new Restaurants Buying Local page on our website to see a list of all the chefs and restaurants around town that support local farmers and producers, including:

DAKAR NOLA - James Beard nominated Chef Serigne Mbaye and co-owner Dr. Afua “Effie” Richardson serving up dinners featuring multiple courses, some served family style in homage to west African dining traditions.

Porgy’s - Porgy's Seafood Market is a retail space and restaurant in Mid-City that showcases the diversity and abundance of the Gulf Coast with an emphasis on sustainable, wild-caught prepared seafood and fresh fish for home preparation.

JV Foods - JV Foods is a chef and restaurant driven food distributor servicing the New Orleans and Gulf Coast communities. They proudly offer the finest locally sourced proteins, produce, and seafood available on the market, including purchasing from CCFM vendors.

Header image credit: Dakar NOLA

Picks of the Week:

Now Hiring at the Market

We have an exciting year ahead of us at the market and are looking to bring on two new staff members! For the coordination and operation of weekly farmers markets, we’re hiring a Market Coordinator (Part Time). To help with the implementation of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior Citizen and WIC benefits in the market space, we’re looking for an FMNP Program Coordinator (Part Time, Contract). Follow each link to learn more about the role and apply today!

Give Nola Day Countdown Begins!

Tuesday May 7th is GiveNOLA Day - New Orleans’ 24-hour day of community giving! Join your friends and neighbors in supporting local non-profit organizations making a difference in our community – like Market Umbrella and the Crescent City Farmers Market! Early giving kicks off on April 22nd.

We’re cooking up an extra special day for GiveNOLA, so mark your calendars and be on the lookout for the exciting lineup announcement. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you can be the first to hear! 

Field Trip! Meet Me at the Market

This week, the students from the Morris Jeff Community School will be visiting our Tuesday Uptown Market through the Meet me at the Market program. Our Tuesday market is where we host exciting field trip programming for local school children to learn hands on about the market. 

During a Meet Me at the Market field trip, students get to meet our regional food producers, taste local produce, and learn about the importance of eating healthy and supporting our local economy. Public schools in Orleans Parish participate for free! Are you an educator or know someone who’d be interested in a field trip? If so, contact Brittani Nelson.

Order your CCFM Top Box Today

Get the freshest local produce selected by the farmer who grew it, delivered to your door for free. Contents are sourced from across the CCFM vendor network, change weekly and now include the best of what Spring has to offer us. The CCFM box is eligible for Market Match - just check out with your EBT card to receive the match coupon benefit.

Order today for Tuesday, 23rd delivery!

Vendor of the Week:

White Sand Homestead

Lamb, pork, and eggs, oh my! White Sand Homestead Farm joined CCFM at the end of 2022, and we are so glad they did! Run by Aaron Snelling and his father, White Sand Homestead Farm began as a pecan orchard and has since grown into a small farm. Aaron was inspired to make a difference after his experiences in the farm, food, and service industries and now uses sustainable techniques and organic principles on his farm. Aaron’s pigs eat pecans, acorns, and various forage plants like daikon or mustard greens while exploring and living happily on the acres of the farm! Find White Sand Homestead at every Sunday City Park Market, offering a delicious variety of exceptional meats and eggs.

Recipe of the Week:

Udon Soup with Bok Choy and Poached Egg

Tender-bok choy, a pillowy poached egg, and delicious udon noodles make for a tasty, Japanese-inspired dinner that takes only 15 minutes to prepare! Continue reading to find out how to make this simple Udon soup recipe.