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elleng

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Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:01 PM Dec 2017

How to Get the Most Out of Farmers Markets While Traveling Travel Tips

'Visiting a local farmers’ market should be on every vacation itinerary, according to the French chef Alain Ducasse, who runs 25 restaurants in nine countries. “No matter what city or town they’re in, farmers’ markets are a year-round attraction and about much more than produce,” he said. “They’re photographs of that destination and the local culture.” Mr. Ducasse makes it a point to explore the farmers’ market wherever he is in the world and has plenty of advice on how travelers can get the most out their trip to one, too.

Here are some tips from the acclaimed chef on how to get the most out of your market visit.'>>>

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/travel/farmers-market-tips-alain-ducasse.html?

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How to Get the Most Out of Farmers Markets While Traveling Travel Tips (Original Post) elleng Dec 2017 OP
here in honolulu a lot of those so called farmers buy their produce at...costco lol nt msongs Dec 2017 #1
Tony Bourdain has been saying this for 15 years. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #2
Right, and gets me hungry at NOT a good time, elleng Dec 2017 #3
Advice worth following. robertpaulsen Dec 2017 #4

robertpaulsen

(8,697 posts)
4. Advice worth following.
Mon Dec 18, 2017, 02:08 PM
Dec 2017

When my father and I went to Italy in 2001, we took advantage of the local street food for lunch a couple times. Delicious food and very affordable!

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