Farmers Market, Entertainment Quarter

Michette loaves of bread from Beb Patisserie

It's been a year since I was last at the Farmers Market in the Entertainment Quarter. Back then it was known as Fox Studios, and it's a term of reference we can't seem to shake the habit of using in our everyday conversations.

We headed to Fox Studios the Entertainment Quarter straight after the Northside Produce Market. It's funny how the clientele seem to vary slightly at each Sydney location. The Good Living Growers Market seems to teem with dogs, prams and rustic wicker shopping baskets. Northside is relaxed and casual with plenty of spritely North Shore locals. And the Farmers Markets at the Entertainment Quarter has strolling couples, families with children and a steady stream of curious wandering passersby.

Everyone, however, is immediately appreciative of the sensory awakening that is triggered by the sights, smells and touch of unpackaged foods. It is such a rare treat to chat to growers and producers, revelling in uninhibited foodie rambling that markets shopping is rarely considered a means (shopping) to an end (groceries). In a time-poor plastic-wrapped fluorescent-lit express-lane urban jungle, the notion of going to the markets is almost as disturbingly exciting as a visit to the zoo.

But enough pessimism, let's move onto the food! =)


Baskets of peaches


White nectarines


Bread from Formagi Ocello


Delicatessen delights of stuffed peppers and olives


Tamarilloes


Lemon tarts, plum tarts and apple crumbles


Peach tarts


Fresh green figs


Peppers


French baguettes from Beb Patisserie


Strawberry tart from Beb Patisserie

Farmers Market, Entertainment Quarter
Every Wednesday and Saturday
10am -4pm

Parking is free for the first 2 hours up until 6:00pm.

Related GrabYourFork posts:
Farmers Market, Entertainment Quarter, September 2006
Farmers Market, Entertainment Quarter, March 2005
Farmers Market, Entertainment Quarter, January 2005