Green Grocery

With so many farmer's markets and organic grocery shops to choose from living local can be quite easy in NYC. Lucky for us there are a variety of cheaper, more convenient, and underground options outside the doors of Whole Foods. 

A great resource for buying local is the Local Fork. With listings on a variety of eats, you can see who's growing local and where to get it. 

  Some of my favorite local vendors include: McClure's Pickles, who recently launched a Spicy Bloody Mary Mix into there line up, is another reason for me to plan a boozy brunch at home. It's a mixture of the spicy pickle brine (apparently inspired by their great grandmother's recipe), tomato paste, cucumber juice, and other locally sourced yummies. 


Though you may not be an imbiber of the viscose, and vinegary likes of Kombucha, I'm a die-hard fan. For a less aggressive and incredibly delicious version try, KB BK. Once upon a time, I saw them stationed at the Fort Greene Flea Market, but they have since eluded me. You're best resource may just be there website, where you can even by a kit to brew your own. 

 Another great local harvest option is a CSA, check and see if you're neighborhood has one. Bargain basement prices will get you a crate full of seasonal veggies either delivered to your door, or picked up at a local park or garden. 

Get involved with, or browse the veggies at the Brooklyn Grange. A New York City Rooftop farms organization, the Grange was founded, in part, by famed Bushwick pizzeria, Roberta's, owners, Chris Parachini and Brandon Hoy.