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ARTISINAL FOODS
JJ&B
Fine handcrafted jellies, jams and fruit butters made in micro-batches from the freshest natural local ingredients. Retail * Wholesale * Restaurants * Bakeries *
972-786-3139. jjandb.com
SCARDELLO ARTISAN CHEESE
Scardello Artisan Cheese Scardello offers handcrafted and artisan foods, with approximately 150 cut-to-order seasonal cheeses, including American artisan cheese and a large selection of Texas cheeses. 3511 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-219-1300, and at the Market Building at the Dallas Farmers Market; 972-807-2658. scardellocheese.com
TEXAS HONEYBEE GUILD
Our Award-winning, Zip Code Honey celebrates both natural beekeeping and the native pollinators of the Blackland Prairie restored. You can find us at local DFW farmers markets; Txbeeguild.org
TEXAS OLIVE RANCH
Texas Olive Ranch offers Texas-grown and pressed olive oil and olive trees as well as Texas-flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegar. Visit our website for current information on where to find our products. 214.325.5787; texasoliveranch.com
BAKERIES
EMPIRE BAKING COMPANY
Locally owned and operated artisan bakery providing Dallas with European style natural breads, pastry, cookies, sandwiches and salads since 1992. Call for our boxed lunch catering. 5450 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX; 214-350-0007; empirebaking.com
CREATIVE DIRECTION & DESIGN
JULIE BEALL
JulieBeallDesign.com
DESTINATIONS
CHESTNUT SQUARE HISTORIC VILLAGE
Step back in time with a visit to Chestnut Square Historic Village. Sitting on 2.5 shaded acres just two blocks south of the historic downtown McKinney square, Chestnut Square provides an opportunity to step back in time and regain a sense of community. With ten structures dating from 1854 to 1930, the Village offers docent led tours, facility rentals, a wedding venue, living history demonstrations and community events. More at chestnutsquare.org; 972-562-8790
DALLAS ARBORETUM – A TASTEFUL PLACE
GREER FARM
Located near Daingerfield, Texas, lush pastures and towering pine and hardwood trees characterize this farm in Northeast Texas. Products include hay, fruit, berries, vegetables, flowers, pine timber and Maine- Anjou cattle. 1444 CR 1125, Daingerfield, TX; 903.645.3232; greerfarm.com
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN McKINNEY
Shop, Dine and Enjoy our unique, vibrant and historic downtown! 111 N. Tennessee Street in McKinney — see our Event & Festival calendar at DowntownMcKinney.com
KIEPERSOL
Legendary Food, Wine & Spirits Destination, Kiepersol is a winery south of Tyler, Texas producing 100% estate grown wines. With a tasting room, tours and tastings, this fabulous destination is sure to please even the weary Traveler. 3933 FM 344 E., Tyler; 903-894-8995; Kiepersol.com
OLD QUAIL RUN FARM
Beautiful event venue and gathering space offering private concert and dining events, weddings, and Texoma’s first farm-to-table dinner series. Come make a memory with us! 233 Old Quail Run Rd., Sherman, TX; 903-868-2100; oldquailrunfarm.com
EVENTS
CHEFS FOR FARMERS
Chefs, artisans, and culinary influencers come together for this annual three-day celebration in November supporting local and regional farmers and ranchers; chefsforfarmers.com
FREDERICKSBURG FOOD & WINE FEST
October in Fredericksburg, TX. FBGfoodandwinefest.com
NORTH TEXAS WINE TRAIL
Celebrate Texas Wine Month from October 1 – 31 at over 40 wineries in North Texas.
EVENT SPACE
GARDEN CAFE’
5310 Junius St., Dallas
214-887-8330;
Gardencafe.net
HARVEST SEASONAL KITCHEN
112 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
214-544-9612;
harvesttx.com
FARMERS MARKETS
COPPELL FARMERS MARKET
Farmers Market providing fresh, seasonal produce and agricultural products from local growers and producers. Season schedule at CoppellFarmersMarket.org. 768 W. Main St., Coppell; coppellfarmersmarket.org
COWTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Meet our farmers. Everything is growing with 150 miles of Fort Worth – we are neighbors! Not only do we have awesome farmers, we also have awesome artisans. Local products, made with local materials. 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth; cowtownmarket.com
DALLAS FARMERS MARKET
Nestled among the skyscrapers and the hustle of the city is a place where farmers become friends. In the middle of everything but away from it all, since 1941, the Dallas Farmers Market has been filled with wholesome produce and the collective fruits of our labor. Locally raised meat & eggs, over 20 farmers & ranchers and unique food Artisans. 1011 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas; dallasfarmersmarket.org
GOOD LOCAL MARKETS
ONLY LOCAL. ALL GOOD. Our mission is to strengthen the local food economy and create awareness of the social, environmental and health benefits of growing and eating local food. With new and continuing programs, Good Local Markets promotes the health of our communities, the health of local businesses and the health of our local food system. Through all of our programs, GLM works to advance prosperity, health, and community. March – December. Saturdays – White Rock, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas; goodlocalmarkets.org
FRISCO ROTARY FARMERS MARKET
Rotary Club of Frisco continues the farmers market tradition with proceeds from the market supporting our Frisco community and international projects. We find local growers who offer juicy melons, peaches, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh corn on the cob and lots more. We also find the best local purveyors of baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and other artisan products. The market allows our customers to have access to locally grown, farm-fresh produce, provides farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers and cultivate consumer loyalty with the farmers who grow the produce. 8821 4th Street, Frisco; friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com
GRAHAM FARMERS MARKET
The Graham Convention and Visitors Bureau helps North Texas ranchers and farmers to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to residents of our area. The Market is open on Saturdays from May to August. You’ll find an excellent selection of Texas grown fruits, vegetables and more! Produce will be sold as it is in season and available. 4th Street and West Street, Graham; http://www.visitgrahamtexas.com/events/2018/graham-farmers-market-
GRAPEVINE FARMERS MARKET
Enjoy locally and regionally-grown produce from Texas farmers. Our family has been in the Farmer’s Market Business for several generations. As a result, produce is not just a career-choice, it’s a passion. There’s nothing we would rather be doing than talking to you about our growers and products. April 13 – October 20; Fridays and Saturdays. 8 am – 4 pm. Grapevine Farmers Market, Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com
McKINNEY FARMERS MARKET
McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square has a variety of vendors offering local, grass fed beef and free range chicken, you’ll also find specialty items such as tamales, pastries, jerky and arts and crafts vendors who offer everything from locally made goat milk soap to wood bowls. 6851 Virginia Parkway, McKinney; chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market
ROCKWALL FARMERS MARKET
Rockwall Farmers Market was established in 2008 by the Friends of Downtown Rockwall and has been a Saturday morning staple! It has become one of the area’s most popular destinations for locals to purchase fresh produce and specialty foods such as grass-fed meats, fresh baked artisans breads, farm eggs, seafood, honey, jams, pasta, tamales to name just a few. We also feature local talent that provides live music every market day. Downtown Rockwall, 101 Rusk Street, Rockwell; rockwallfarmersmarket.org
ROWLETT FARMERS MARKET
Rowlett Farmers Market has Texas grown produce and is a great community gathering right in your own backyard! It’s a market as shaped by the community and for the community. The event is put on by the Main Street Rowlett Association in partnership with the City of Rowlett.
No market July 4th. Village Green, Village of Rowlett Downtown, 4000 Main Street, Rowlett; https://www.rowlettfarmersmarket.com
SAINT MICHAEL’S FARMERS MARKET
The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is a non-profit community outreach ministry of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church where local farmers, ranchers, and artisans sell directly to our North Dallas neighborhood. www.saintmichaelsmarket.com
VERNON’S FARMERS MARKET
The Vernon Farmers Market has been formed to provide healthy, fresh foods and horticultural products to Wilbarger County and surrounding areas, and to encourage commerce, entertainment and trade in Downtown Vernon; Weekend Market: Pease and Main, Vernon; Midweek Market: East Lawn, Wilbarger General Hospital, Vernon; VernonFarmersMarket.com
WICHITA FALLS FARMERS MARKET
The current market facility may have just been built in the 1980’s but still holds a unique part in the history of Wichita Falls. Agriculture has played a major role in the development of Wichita County, and farmers from all over North Central Texas bring their produce to this busy market, the style of which is a contemporary adaptation of the beloved Union Passenger Station built in 1910. Corner of 8th and Ohio, Wichita Falls; FarmersMarketWichitaFalls.com
FARMS AND RANCHES
BERKSHIRE FARMS
A family-owned winery and ranch offering the highest quality pork, beef and chicken raised on-pasture without antibiotics, added hormones, or GMOs. WE deliver farm fresh Meal Kits to your door, and include a free bottle of our wine with any qualifying purchase. Wilmer, TX; 214-791-5702; berkshirefarmsdfw.com
BROKEN ARROW RANCH
Broken Arrow Ranch is an artisanal purveyor of high quality, free-range venison, antelope and wild boar meat from truly wild animals. 3296 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX; 800-962-4263; brokenarrowranch.com
EDEN’S GARDEN CSA FARM
Eden’s offers CSA memberships, independently owned organic garden center and market days where you can come out and meet the farmers, ranchers and producers. 4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX; 214.348.3336, edensorganicgardencenter.com
LARKEN FARMS (PICK YOUR OWN)
Orchard has over 8,000 trees with over 30 varieties of peaches and other fruit trees as well as a variety of vegetables. We practice organic methods. 3563 Greathouse Road., 972-398-7150; larkenfarms.com
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS
FRESHPOINT
FreshPoint Dallas was founded in 1917 as American Produce and Vegetable Company and has been serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with the finest quality produce, specialty foods and superior service for over 97 years. We are committed to bringing Local, Organic and Seasonal foods to North Texas. 972-385-5800; Dallas.freshpoint.com
GROCERIES, MARKETS & CATERING
BON APPETIT Y’ALL
A boutique shop and caterer located in Sherman that offers a selection of handpicked boutique wines, specialty gifts, freshly baked desserts, salads by the pound and pre-cooked meals. We provide catering and design for weddings and specialty events, both large and small, plus all-inclusive wedding planning services that include floral and event design, wedding coordination, day-of coordination and decor rentals. 2120 N. FM 1417, Sherman, TX; 903-868-2100; bonappetityall.net
BURGUNDY PASTURE BEEF
Real food, real flavor, real wholesomeness — that’s our core philosophy. We produce the highest-quality 100% grass-fed beef, raised naturally on lush pastures right here in North Texas. Burgundy’s Local—3314 Ross Ave., Suite 100, Dallas, 972-707-7241; Burgundy Boucherie, Grandview, 817-866-2247; Burgundy’s Local Grass Fed Meat Market 3326 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, TX; 817-878-2722; burgundypasturebeef.com
CELEBRATION RESTAURANT, MARKET & CATERING
Celebration Restaurant has been offering great food since 1971 using fresh, local, seasonal produce. Our Market offers family meals, casseroles, dips, wines and appetizers to take home or give as gifts. 4503 W. Lover’s Lane, Dallas; 214.351.5681 (Restaurant); 4515 W. Lover’s Lane 214.352.0031 (Market); Catering – 214.351.2456; celebrationrestaurant.com
LOCAL YOCAL FARM TO MARKET
Local Yocal is a true “mom & pop” shop with heart, soul and passion behind what we are doing. We did not just jump on the bandwagon of selling people “natural” and “organic” stuff. With Ag backgrounds, we became very skeptical of those labels when so many large companies jumped on board. We decided we wanted more confidence in knowing what we were really buying and consuming, so we took production into our own hands, and that passion is what lies behind what we are bringing to our store and your families — farm fresh meats and more! 469.952.3838; 213 N. Tennessee St. in Historic Downtown McKinney; localyocalfarmtomarket.com
MARKET PROVISIONS CO.
Is a new take on the general store – visit for your morning coffee, sundries, and everything you need for a farm-to-table meal. Located in The Market building at the Dallas Farmers Market. 214-702-6655; 1010 Pearl Expressway, Dallas; marketprovisions.org
PATINA GREEN HOME AND MARKET
Located on McKinney’s historic square, Chef Robert Lyford prepares a lunch menu that changes daily using seasonal and local ingredients. Market Dinners (5+ Course Chef’s Tasting Menu) and other events are offered every week. Shop the curated collections while dining in. 116 N. Tennessee, Suite 102, McKinney; 972-548-9141.; Find out about all their events at PatinaGreenHomeAndMarket.com
POTAGER’S OTHER STUFF
Coffee shop and store featuring artisan produced food, crafts, wine and beer. Celebrate Texas!
208 S. Mesquite Street, Arlington; 682-553-5811; potagercafe.com
TRINITY HAYMARKET
Organic, non-soy, non-GMO feeds; supplies and tools for the small scale and urban farmer and so much more! Handcrafted Gifts * Local Goods * Coffee * Soaps 214-202-2163 1715 Market Center Blvd. Dallas; trinityhaymarket.com
HOUSEWARES & GIFTS
PATINA GREEN HOME AND MARKET
Located on McKinney’s historic square, enjoy a lunch menu that changes daily using seasonal and local ingredients. Shop the curated collections while dining in. 116 N. Tennessee, Suite 102, McKinney; 972-548-9141. Check out their menu at PatinaGreenHomeAndMarket.com
LANDSCAPE & GARDENING
NORTH HAVEN GARDENS
An independent Garden Center, Art Gallery and Café; specializing in organic seeds, vegetable transplants, insect predators, raised bed kits, plus a wide variety of Texas natives, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs & more. 7700 Northhaven Rd., Dallas; 214-363-5316; nhg.com
PRESERVATION TREE SERVICE
Provides sustainable, science-based tree care to residential, municipal and commercial clients. Staff members are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. preservationtree.com
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
CELEBRATION RESTAURANT, MARKET & CATERING
Celebration Restaurant has been offering great food since 1971 using fresh, local, seasonal produce. Our Market offers family meals, casseroles, dips, wines and appetizers to take home or give as gifts. 4503 W. Lover’s Lane, Dallas; 214.351.5681 (Restaurant); 4515 W. Lover’s Lane 214.352.0031 (Market); Catering – 214.351.2456; celebrationrestaurant.com
GARDEN CAFE
Local, family run. Serving breakfast and lunch. Occasional dinner parties. Beautiful organic garden! Outdoor patio. Open Monday through Sunday 7am to 3pm. We grow our own herbs and vegetables. Available for private parties. We now have an espresso bar! 5310 Junius St., Dallas, TX. gardencafe.net
HARVEST SEASONAL KITCHEN
Harvest Seasonal Kitchen was conceived to connect diners with the local food system in historic downtown McKinney. Our seasonal menus are a celebration of our farmers, featuring exceptional products grown close to home. At Harvest, we are committed to strengthening our local economy and pushing the bounds of the farm-to-table food movement. Also, unique private dining spaces can host any of your event needs – wedding dinners, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and social lunches. harvesttx.com
PATINA GREEN HOME AND MARKET
Located on McKinney’s historic square, enjoy a lunch menu that changes daily using seasonal and local ingredients. Shop the curated collections while dining in. 116 N. Tennessee, Suite 102, McKinney; 972-548-9141. Check out their menu at PatinaGreenHomeAndMarket.com
POTAGER’S OTHER STUFF
Coffee shop and store featuring artisan produced food, crafts, wine and beer. Celebrate Texas! 208 S. Mesquite Street, Arlington, Texas. 682-553-5811; potagercafe.com
WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
KIEPERSOL
Legendary Food, Wine & Spirits Destination, Kiepersol is a winery south of Tyler, Texas producing 100% estate grown wines. With a tasting room, tours and tastings, this fabulous destination is sure to please even the weary Traveler. 3933 FM 344 E., Tyler; 903-894-8995; Kiepersol.com
SPEC’S WINE, SPIRITS AND FINER FOODS
Family-owned since 1962, Spec’s offers expert service and Texas’s largest selection of wines, spirits and beers along with gourmet foods & more! Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Hebron, Lowry Crossing, Ennis and more. Visit specs.com for a location nearest you.
Edible Dallas & Fort Worth is a quarterly local foods magazine that promotes the abundance of local foods in Dallas, Fort Worth and 34 North Texas counties. We celebrate the family farmers, wine makers, food artisans, chefs and other food-related businesses for their dedication to using the highest quality, fresh, seasonal foods and ingredients.
