Buy Cincy spends many a weekend in Northside at the fabulous local restaurants (Melt, Slims, Honey...) and the eclectic businesses (ShakeIt Records, Bughouse Video, Casablanca Vintage Clothing Store...). Add some of the city's coolest bars (the Comet, the Gypsy Hut, and of course, Northside Tavern), and you've got a great place to play.
Soon, we'll be hanging out there on Wednesday nights, too, when the Northside Farmers Market opens for the season.
What's the deal?
In addition to seasonal produce grown locally (everything from raspberries to pecans!), expect free events and live music, plus Shadeau bread and fresh local cheese. For those who prefer to grow their own, they'll find perennials, annuals and fresh herbs ready for planting.
This year -- the market's seventh season -- local artists, seamstresses and soap makers will be selling locally produced products.
On opening day (June 4), hear free live music by Peter Adams and members of Nocturnal Collective and Baoku and the Image Afro Beat Band.
Other June events include Moonshine Drive, a bluegrass band, on June 18 and 25. Gorman Farms hosts children's activities on June 25 and July 30.
Perfect for?
Foodies!
Where to get it?
Northside Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 4-7:30 p.m. beginning June 4 (in the parking lot at Hamilton Avenue and Lingo Street across from Sidewinder Coffee & Tea).
How much?
Prices vary, but farmers market prices are generally low.
For more information on the market, or to sign up for the market's email, please contact the market manager, Frannie Kroner at frances.kroner@gmail.com or email northsidemarket@mac.com.
Sounds like a great time...Northside is such a cool place and so unique when compared with the many other great neighborhood business districts.