Thank You & See You in April!

Dear Market Shoppers,

It has been quite a year! Over 1,720 facebook fans, 120 dogs, 65 vendors, 38 wonderful markets, 36 chef demos, 20 amazing volunteers, 2 Holiday Artist sales, 3 baby goats, a Halloween parade and a Market Mash-Up! We have celebrated being named the Number #1 Farmers Market in Georgia (#4 in the nation), Atlanta's Best Farmers Market by Creative Loafing and, most recently, the Best Farmers Market in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine!

We have also struggled to be seen by the city of Atlanta for the amazing community that we are. We've worked tirelessly to raise the funds needed to pay for the police officers and new city permit fees. In 2011, we will continue to pay these fees as well as be required to have police officers at the market. We are so grateful to the Zyman Family Foundation for establishing the matching grant and to all of our shoppers who gave to support the market.

Peachtree Road Farmers Market is a special place because of the smiling faces we see each week - farmers, artists, food producers and most importantly YOU. We notice when you aren't in your usual chef demo seat, we are excited to meet your new baby, and we love to make you smile as we fill your shopping bags with delicious local foods.

Thank you so much for supporting the 2010 Peachtree Road Farmers Market. We can't wait to see you on April 9 for opening day 2011 as we launch our 5th season.

Sincerely,
Lauren Carey
Market Manager

Final Market of the Season & Holiday Artist Market

This Saturday, Dec. 18
Final Market of the Season &
Holiday Artist Market
Join us inside as we welcome over 25 artists to the market to help you with your holiday shopping; and plan to stock up on all of your farmer and food favorites for the winter!

The Market has moved inside the Cathedral so you can shop in comfort. Reminder: Please leave your dogs at home for our inside Markets…thanks!


- Jennifer Maley

Holidays at the Market

This Saturday
Story Hour @ 9 AM
Twelve Days of Christmas
in Georgia
Susan Spain, the delightful children's book author, and Elizabeth Dulemba, the illustrator, come together for a lively program featuring their colorfully appealing new book, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia. The book is a cheery romp featuring two cousins traveling through the Peach State. Based on the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," it includes fun visits to some of Georgia's best-known sites; with stops like Atlanta’s King Center and a jaunt along the Appalachian Trail. The timing couldn't be more perfect for holiday gift giving. Come get a copy of the book for the kids on your list!


Save the Date: Next Saturday
December 18
Final Market of the Season &
Holiday Artist Market
Join us inside as we welcome over 25 artists to the market to help you with your holiday shopping; and plan to stock up on all of your farmer and food favorites for the winter!

The Market has moved inside the Cathedral so you can shop in comfort. Reminder: Please leave your dogs at home for our inside Markets…thanks!


- Jennifer Maley

Whole Foods Demo

Don’t Miss this Saturday’s Chef Demo with
Sheri Davis of Whole Foods Market – 10:00 am on 12/4
Chef Demos are sponsored by Whole Foods Market

Chef Sheri Davis cares about good, whole food. It’s a passion that comes naturally since her inspiration is Mother Nature herself! From 1998 to 2008, Chef Sheri created fine cuisine in a neighborhood-friendly atmosphere at Virginia-Highland’s Dish restaurant, where she also held the role of partner, then sole-proprietor. Her focus on fresh, seasonal and locally grown organic ingredients won her accolades from guests and critics alike; including praise from publications like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Knife & Fork, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit.

Chef Sheri is honored to be a part of the Atlanta food community, though she didn’t begin her path anywhere near the sunny South. Her cooking career began in Milwaukee, WI at the James Beard Award-Winning restaurant, Sanford. She then traveled to San Francisco and New York City where she honed her skills at restaurants like Quilted Giraffe and the famed Le Bernadine. Chef Sheri moved to Atlanta when Le Bernadine's Chefs Eric Ripert and Gilbert Le Coze invited her to accept the heralded position of opening Sous Chef for Brassiere Le Coze.

Her Atlanta journey led Chef Sheri to Dish in 1998 where, after 10 years of business, she decided to close her restaurant in 2008 to pursue freelance opportunities and focus on her children. She now caters events small to large and works with Chickin Feed, a company creating products that build healthy eating habits for kids and their families. She also works with Whole Foods Market, appearing on their “Chef Channel” and as a Whole Foods Chef since this April. Join Chef Sheri this Saturday for a taste of winter warmth!

The Market has moved inside the Cathedral so you can shop in comfort. Reminder: Please leave your dogs at home for our inside Markets…thanks!

Save the Date: December 18
Final Market of the Season & Holiday Artist Market
Join us inside as we welcome over 25 artists to the market to help you with your holiday shopping; and plan to stock up on all of your farmer and food favorites for the winter!


- Jennifer Maley