In March of 2017, my niece Alex and I spent a few days together in Phoenix. We enjoyed visiting the OdySea Aquarium and checking out some of South Mountain Park. We also enjoyed a great meal at Comedor Guadalajara. However, our trip wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to the Phoenix Public Market – aka the Open Air Market.
Update – Apparently DeCio Pasta is closed for the time being. They are looking into a new facility. I Will update once I learn more.
Open Air Market Information
Address:
721 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone:
602-625-6736
Hours:
Saturday 8 am – 1 pm
Directions and Parking:
Bike Parking
Always celebrated.
Auto Parking
Parking is available directly north and south of the Farmers Market, from 1st Street & McKinley and 1st Street & Filmore. Street parking and other parking options are available throughout downtown.
Light Rail
The market is located directly 2 blocks south of the Central & Roosevelt Light Rail station.
City Bus
The market is located directly off the bus routes on Central & McKinley.
Tips and Suggestions:
Cash works best, small bills especially. However, bank debit/credit cards are accepted and can be used at almost all of the vendor booths or run as one transaction at the Information Booth.
- Shop early for the best selection.
- The produce is seasonal so buy it when you see it. Ask the farmer how much longer it will be available.
- Ask questions about the produce/meat/products – know your food roots.
- Get to know the vendors – they’ll teach you how to use produce that is unfamiliar and offer recipe suggestions.
- Ask about pre-orders as many vendors allow you to pre-order things like eggs, meat, or artisan items.
- Bring a cooler with ice or a cold pack during the hot months.
- All meats are sold frozen.
- Bring your own grocery and produce bags, cart or basket. Let’s reduce the number of new bags we consume.
- Enjoy shopping local and seasonal, be inspired by market-fresh recipes.
What is in Season?
Summer:
Apples, Corn, Cucumbers, Figs, Garlic, Green beans, Herbs, Leeks, Melons, Nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Plums, Potatoes, Squash (summer), Sweet Onions, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms
Fall:
Apples, Arugula, Basil, Black-eyed peas, Chiles, Corn, Cucumbers, Figs, Green beans, Herbs, Okra, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Shelling Beans, Squash (summer), Squash (winter), Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms
Winter:
Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccoli raab, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac/celery root, Clementines, Grapefruit, Green onion/scallions, Greens, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Oranges, Parsnips, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Turnips
Spring:
Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccoli raab, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac/celery root, Clementines, Garlic, Grapefruit, Green onion/scallions, Greens, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Oranges, Parsnips, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Turnips.
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