Westport, Ct — With summer officially started and the school bell rung, it’s time to take the kids, take a work break, and meet friends at one of the most happening lunch spots in all of Fairfield County, the Westport Farmers’ Market. In addition to finding an array of prepared foods, the market boasts a bevy of food trucks featuring something for everyone, from pizza to burgers to bowls.
“We are so much more than a farmers’ market,” said Lori Cochran-Dougall, executive director of the Westport Farmers’ Market. “We’re a destination for lunch. Friends meet at the market, parents take their little ones for healthful midday snacks and kids' activities, and working people head here during a break for takeout.” With community-style tables and a cozy corner for seating, the market rivals any lunch spot around.
This year, the Westport Farmers’ Market offers something for all tastes, too – from Italian to Thai to Vegan, and more. Food trucks include Dough Girls Pizza, serving up traditional and eclectic pies, Skinny Pines Pizza Truck, with signature specials selected that morning from ingredients at the market, and M.O.C., a new vendor at the market, with a treasure trove of meaty dishes and bowls and Sweet Acre a farm-to-truck experience. Meet the farmer while they prepare your lunch.
Returning lunchtime favorites include Boxcar Cantina, with the best Mexican-inspired local fare around, Nit Noi Provisions for delicious Thai broth and noodle soups, Simply Local for creative comfort foods, and The Stand for vegan and vegetarian sandwiches and drinks. Add to these options multiple prepared-food selections such as chickpea salad and hummus from Riverbank Farm, and sweet treats from Huckleberry Artisan Pastries and Nutty Bunny, and there is simply no better or more inclusive lunch spot in all of Fairfield County.
“The lunch vibe here on Thursdays is infectious,” said Cochran-Dougall. “Where else can you go for handcrafted and locally sourced food for every taste and budget while the kids play and music fills the air? Grab your girlfriends or the kids and come visit us every Thursday from 10 to 2.”
The Westport Farmers Market is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy and seasonal food. We aspire to create a fun, safe, and healthy community environment for education and socialization. Our mission is to increase awareness, knowledge, and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices.
For more information, visit www.westportfarmersmarket.com, or email director@westportfarmersmarket.com. Find the WFM on FB, Instagram, and Twitter, too!