Nosh Pit: King Corn, farmers markets

By weeklyvolcano on May 2, 2009

JAKE DE PAUL: SATURDAY FOOD LINKS >>>

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Today's South Sound Special

Centered around the book Tacoma is reading â€" Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: The film King Corn will screen at The Grand Cinema at 2:30 p.m. followed by a discussion.


Visit A Farmers Market

Gig Harbor Farmers Market: Fresh flowers, produce, food, wood crafts, jewelry, handcrafted items, food, entertainment and more, through Sept. 26 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat (Kimball Drive Park and Ride).

Proctor Farmers Market: Nursery vendors, meats and cheeses, bake goods, crafts, produce, weekly demonstrations, live music, fresh food, kids booth and more, through Nov. 21 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sat (North 27th and Proctor St.).

Olympia Farmers Market: Fresh produce, plants, flowers, crafts, clothing, food and live music, through October 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs-Sun (700 N. Capitol Way).


LINK:
South Sound Restaurant Guide