Buying Local in DC for Thanksgiving
- by Brandon Fuller on Monday, November 23, 2009
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Washington generally clears out for the Thanksgiving holiday. Blame it on the younger people returning home and Congress returning to the district. There are still some of us, though, who enjoy celebrating America’s holiday in America’s capital.
- Eastern Market: A fire in the Market’s main hall hasn’t stopped merchants from selling fresh meats, vegetables, breads and cheeses at Capital Hill’s Eastern Market. Tuesday through Sunday, the South Hall is open with regular merchants selling a variety of food. On the weekends, the Farmers’ Line is home to table after table of locally grown produce, as well as arts & crafts, jellies and more. HOURS: South Hall (Tues-Fri 7am to 7pm, Sat 7am to 6pm, Sun 9am to5pm) LOCATION: 306 7th St. SE, 1.5 blocks North of Eastern Market metro station on 7th street.
- Foggy Bottom Farmers’ Market: This is a convenient stop for anyone who doesn’t have time to shop on the weekend. The market is located right at the exit of the Foggy Bottom metro station and is open on Wednesday afternoons. There is a pretty generous variety of products from produce to herbs. Several of the merchants also pride themselves on organic and grass-fed options. By the way, this is the last week to shop at this location before the winter, they close on November 26th. HOURS: Wednesday 2:30pm to 7pm LOCATION: I Street between New Hampshire and 24th St. NW
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Brandon Fuller has written 178 stories on this site.
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
