She’s Souper, Thanks for Asking

Don’t miss Saturday’s Chef Demo with
Jenny Levison of Souper Jenny – 10:00 am on 9/18
Chef Demos are sponsored by Whole Foods Market

Fall’s so close you can almost taste it. Actually, you can taste it this Saturday when Souper Jenny takes over the Chef Demo tents to show you how she makes her soulful soups. Jenny Levison’s mission at Souper Jenny is to treat customers like guests in her home and, if you’ve ever stopped by her Buckhead café or picked up soup, sandwiches, salads or spreads from her bright red Farmers Market truck, then you know what it feels like to be a member of the family — warm and delicious!

Levison has owned Souper Jenny for 12 years and makes a consistent effort to support local farmers and artisans, even maintaining a small community garden in her own front yard. Everything is made fresh daily, with new menus posted online, via phone and through Souper Jenny’s handy email newsletter.

Jenny and her team don’t just sling soup, either. They’re all members of Atlanta’s acting community, too. When they’re not serving you yummy soups, sandwiches and salads, they’re serving up entertainment whether in the café or on the stage. And we’ve heard that if you sing and dance with the staff, there might just be a fresh-baked cookie in it for you!

When Jenny’s not behind the soup stove, she’s acting, taking care of her son Jonah, and creating more ways for Atlantans to come together over a common bowl. This fall, look for the return of her popular Underground Supper Club, and don’t miss weekly favorites like Tuesday Taco and Tamale Night, and Thursday Grilled Cheese Night.

Learn more about Jenny and her team on Souper Jenny’s website by watching “Jenny TV” and also check out a clip from her spring demo on the Today show. And don’t forget to stop by this Saturday for her live demo with us!

Remember, Fall hours have begun! The Market is now open 9 am -12:30 pm, every Saturday through December 18.


- Jennifer Maley

Spring Fling

This week at PRFM...

Stop by the Market for all of your cook-out goodies: from hot dogs to buns, fruit to veggies, and of course, the all-important...dessert! We've got everything you need to have a long weekend of impressively delicious local fare.

Chef Demo with Justin Burdett 

of Miller Union

10:00 a.m. on 5/26

Chef Demos are sponsored by

Whole Foods Market

Speaking of impressive and delicious...you'll also want to check out this week's demo with Chef Justin Burdett. Last year, we shared with you all about his fine work at one of our city's best farm-to-table restaurants, Miller Union. And Justin remains one of our favorite Market friends for all the same reasons. Join him this Saturday for tips on using the season's best to create beautiful Southern dishes. We guarantee you'll never look at spring onions the same way!

Cookbook Signing

Souper Jenny Does Salads

It's time to celebrate! Souper Jenny debuts her newest cookbook at PRFM this Saturday and will be signing copies all day. You've come to love her soulful soups—now discover how to make those scrumptious salads, too!

Next week, don't forget!

Friday night Market instead of Sat...

June 1^st from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

One night only! PRFM is bringin’ it on a Friday instead of a Saturday, y’all. Tunes by bluegrass band The Farmland Trio, snackies and dinner from Atlanta’s best food trucks, produce and such from your favorite farmers market vendors, and (as if that weren’t enough to get your weekend going) our own PRFM Iron Chef-style competition. Oh, it’s gonna be brought. So plan to stop by for groceries, dinner, and then a show: the competing chefs will have $45 dollars to shop for ingredients to create plates for 100 patrons (you) to enjoy (and vote on) at 6:00 p.m. The price of tickets is $5 (on sale beginning at 4 p.m.). The price of this much foodie fun on a Friday? Priceless. Participating chefs: Jared Lee of HD1, David Gross of Market, Patric Bell, Justin Balmes, Suzanne Vizethann of The Hungry Peach, and Meghan Lewis of Whole Foods.

- Jennifer Maley

Share the Love – Vote for Peachtree Road Farmers Market as America’s Favorite

Do you think H&F Bread Co. is the best thing since…well…sliced bread? Do you love how green your greens are and how crunchy the cukes and radishes? Do you have a hard time deciding between a loaded up slice at Moto Bene or a lobster roll at Souper Jenny or a sweet crepe from Crepe Masters? Did last week’s Chef Demo from Steven Satterfield make you want to buy squash in bulk? Do you come home each Saturday with a piece of cheese, a jar of jam, a touch of honey, or a piece of meat you didn’t plan to buy, but are so glad you did? Don’t you just love your Peachtree Road Farmers Market? If the answer is yes (we sure hope so), VOTE FOR US as your favorite market!

Last year we earned an honorable mention, but this year we know we can win with your help! We need about 6,000 votes to win, so please share with friends and family. Also, if you have a great photo of the Market you can upload it to the Farmland.org Flickr Page to win a prize, too!

Cast your vote now at Farmland.org/vote


- Jennifer Maley

Farmers Market Dine Arounds

9 ATLANTA FARMERS MARKETS TEAM UP 

TO CELEBRATE LOCAL FOOD IN ‘DINE-AROUNDS’

Dining events to be held exclusively at area restaurants
that support Georgia farmers

In August, nine community famers markets will join forces to celebrate Atlanta Farmers Market month through a series of dine-around events in Atlanta. Events will take place at establishments that support Georgia-gown farmers and produce.

Local farmers market managers have joined forces to support local farmers and markets in honor of August Farmers Market Month.  The Farmers Market Managers Working Group (FMMWG) was formed for managers to serve as a resource for each other, with the principle goal of getting more people to look to their local farmers as a primary food source and their community farmers markets as the place to purchase. With so much of the food in stores coming from all over the world, it can be very confusing for shoppers to figure out when and where to buy Georgia grown, farm fresh goods.  Farmers market managers who work directly with local farmers are excited to help more people say, “I know my Farmer”.

Participating Farmers Markets & Dine-Around details are as follows:

o  Clarkston Farmers Market

*  August 3, 5:30 - 7:30 at Clarkston Community Center (Vendors include Tamale Queen, Katmandu Kitchen, Nazifa's Bakery & CaribPops)

o  Decatur Farmers Market

*  August 14, 11am-10pm at Farm Burger, Decatur

o  East Atlanta Village Farmers Market & Grant Park Farmers Market

*  August 06,Dinnerat Urban Cannibals, East Atlanta

*  August 07, All Day at Grant Central East, East Atlanta

*  August 8, All Day at Dakota Blue, Grant Park 

*  August 13, All Day at Tomatillos, East Atlanta

*  August 19, 4-9pm at The Shed at Glenwood

*  August 20, Dinner at Urban Cannibals, East Atlanta

*  August 28, All Day at The Porter, Little Five Points

o  East Lake Farmers Market

*  August 22, 5-10pm at Wahoo! Grill, Decatur

o  Morningside Farmers Market

*  August 1, Dinner at  Rosebud Restaurant, Morningside

*  August 19 , Dinner at Cakes & Ale Restaurant, Decatur

o  Peachtree Road Farmers Market

*  August 10, Dinner Specials Only at 5 Seasons Westside, Westside

*  August 14, 11am-10pm at Farm Burger Buckhead, Buckhead

*  August 18, 6:30am -2pm The Grand Hyatt, Buckhead (Tour the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Chef Thomas Mckeown at 9:30 then head over for lunch!)

*  August 26, 5:30-11pm at  4th & Swift Restaurant, Old Fourth Ward

*  August 30, 11am- 10pm at Souper Jenny, Buckhead

o  TrulyLiving Well

*  August 03, 5-7pm, Feed Store, Atlanta

o  Tucker Farmers Market

*  August 13, Dinner at Enzo's Pizzeria, Tucker

*  August 16, All Day at Old Tucker Fountain, Tucker

*  August 21, All Day at Roly Poly, Tucker 

*  August 22, Dinner & Food only at Local 7, Tucker

“Now more than ever, our consumption must be community-based; not commodity-based.  A sustainable local food system is critical to the future of Georgia's health, environment, and economy- a fact imperative not only when shopping for groceries, but also when dining out. We applaud restaurants that support Georgia’s hard-working farmers each and every single day.” –Alice Rolls, Executive Director of Georgia Organics

“We pride ourselves on offering our customers locally-sourced food from Georgia farmers. Our dedication to local food is a win-win for every person who walks into a Farm Burger- they get to enjoy fresh produce that is in-season and we get to make a direct impact on the local economy.” –George Frangos, owner Farm Burger.

“As the state’s largest producer-only farmers market, we have a deep-seeded appreciation for restaurants that recognize the value of creating menus around local produce. Their commitment to fostering community by shopping local is a testament not only to their values, but is also a response to the growing awareness of their customers.” –Lauren Carey, Director of Peachtree Road Farmers Market.

Health Class is In

 

Join PRFM this Saturday for Kids' Healthy Eating Day!

We'll have hands-on activities and crafts from Chickin Feed, Atlanta Farm to School, and Whole Foods Market; live music with Alex Gordon; and a chef demo by Restaurant Eugene's Jason Paolini, who'll show how your kids can master the kitchen like pros.

Chef Demo with 

Jason Paolini
of Restaurant Eugene
10:00 a.m. on 8/25
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
If you know (and love) how Chef Linton Hopkins’ Restaurant Eugene is an integral part of Atlanta’s farm-to-table movement, you know just how much care goes into the food and experience there. And you also know that there are good folks behind that good food and fun. Whether you’re in the know or just finding out, you’ll want to spend some time with Executive Sous Chef of both Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch Public House, Jason Paolini. Like Chef Hopkins, Jason’s respect for the art and craft of American cuisine developed early in life, growing up hunting and fishing in Belle Chasse, Louisiana—from then on, he’s known the importance of fresh, quality ingredients. Jason’s wowed folks with his delicious preparations from getting his start in New Orleans’ famed Palace Café to his time working with Gary Mennie at Canoe and Taurus to his stint as opening sous chef at Craft Bar Atlanta. He found his culinary home with Chef Hopkins in 2009, when he became sous chef for Holeman & Finch Public House. Since then, he’s been promoted to Executive Sous Chef there and at Restaurant Eugene, where he and Chef Hopkins create some of this city’s finest American cuisine. You won't want to miss his demo this Saturday, with kid-friendly foods that'll wow 'em!

Dine Around to Support PRFM

Join PRFM and eight other farmers markets as we celebrate Farmers Market Month this August. When you dine with our partner restaurants on the dates and times below, 5% of sales will benefit PRFM. A great way to eat well and do well, we’d say!

August 26: 4th & Swift, Old Fourth Ward (5:30 to 11 p.m.)

August 30: Souper Jenny, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

- Jennifer Maley

Share the Season

Bring the whole gang for a fun-filled Saturday morning, from the PRFM Holiday Artist Market to tasty (turkey-free) treats from favorites like Farm Burger, Souper Jenny, and Crepe Masters! Also, you won’t want to miss a performance by the Atlanta Irish Music School at 10:00 a.m.

 
Holiday Artist Markets
Nov. 24th & Dec. 15th (look for us inside)
PRFM moves indoors for two dates of holiday shopping! Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from local artists (think handmade baskets, wood and glass creations, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, felt, scarves, silks, kids’ items, and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So bring the family for some good food and special shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

Remember… Peachtree Road Farmers Market is open from 9am to 12pm every Saturday through December 15th, so come on by for all of your holiday needs—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (you’re welcome).


- Jennifer Maley

Southern Summer

This week at PRFM…

Join us for live music from Clark Brown, and pick up some of this season’s newest produce: eggplant, peppers, okra, and beans!     

Chef Demo with Jenn Robbins 
of Avalon Catering
10:00 a.m. on 8/4
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
Chef Jenn Robbins was born and raised in Atlanta where she grew up active and hungry for tasty food! Her culinary interests led her to “the other South” when she enrolled in the Texas Culinary Academy in Austin. Her first professional kitchen work? With none other than Texas legend Kent Rathbun at Jasper’s Austin (y’all might be familiar with our own legendary Rathbun brother, Kevin). Speaking of Kevin…when Jenn moved back home to Atlanta, she joined the kitchen of Kevin Rathbun Steak, where she worked until deciding to follow her foodie passion to the world of catering. Now with Avalon Catering under Chef Cathy Conway, Jenn develops personalized menus and experiences for their clients. Jenn’s considerable talents combined with her love of using high quality local ingredients makes this chef one to watch—so come on over this Saturday and do just that!

Foodie news you can use…

Dine Around to Support PRFM

Join PRFM and eight other farmers markets as we celebrate Farmers Market Month this August. When you dine with our partner restaurants on the dates and times below, 5% of sales will benefit PRFM. A great way to eat well and do well, we’d say!

August 10: 5 Seasons Restaurant & Brewery, Westside (dinner specials only)

August 14: Farm Burger, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

August 18: The Grand Hyatt, Buckhead (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) *Tour the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Chef Thomas McKeown at 9:30 then head over for lunch!

August 26: 4th & Swift, Old Fourth Ward (5:30 to 11 p.m.)

August 30: Souper Jenny, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

- Jennifer Maley

Chef Market Tour & Dine Arounds

Chef-led Market Tour this Saturday

Ever wish that a chef would take you on a tour of the market, highlighting all of the lovely finds, and then cook them for you? You're in luck! This week, Chef Thomas McKeown of The Grand Hyatt Buckhead, a regular Peachtree Road Farmers Market shopper, will take you on a tour of the market. After the tour, he'll prepare a special lunch at The Grand Hyatt restaurant showing off the best of PRFM! Meet at the Information Tent at 9:30 a.m. to join the free tour.  A portion of the proceeds from the lunch following the tour will benefit your Peachtree Road Farmers Market.

Dine Around to Support PRFM

Join PRFM and eight other farmers markets as we celebrate Farmers Market Month this August. When you dine with our partner restaurants on the dates and times below, 5% of sales will benefit PRFM. A great way to eat well and do well, we’d say!

August 18: The Grand Hyatt, Buckhead (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Tour the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Chef Thomas Mckeown at 9:30 a.m. then head over for lunch!)

August 26: 4th & Swift, Old Fourth Ward (5:30 to 11 p.m.)

August 30: Souper Jenny, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

Culinary Arts

This week at PRFM…

Chef Demo & Cookbook Signing

with Rebecca Lang 
10:00 a.m. on 7/28

Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

You won’t want to miss acclaimed cookbook author and food writer Rebecca Lang! Here’s why. She’s got the chops—Rebecca is a former apprentice of Southern food goddess Nathalie Dupree and holds a culinary arts degree from Johnson and Wales University. She’s got the props—her published cookbooks include Quick-Fix Southern (2011), Southern Entertaining for a New Generation (2004), and Mary Mac’s Tea Room (2005); she’s also a contributing editor for Southern Living and her writing and food styling have been featured both locally and nationally. She’s got the peeps—Rebecca has served on the board for the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and is a member of The International Association of Culinary Professionals, The Southern Foodways Alliance, the James Beard Foundation, and Georgia Organics. Last, but certainly not least, she’s got some killer ingredients to work with: sweet corn and tomatoes. Y’all come.

Kids Learning Patch

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Captain Planet Foundation

Stop by the Kids Learning Patch tent for a family-friendly demo & activity! This week, it’s “Veggie Prints,” where kids will use vegetables and paint to make “culinary art.”

Foodie news you can use…

Dine Around to Support PRFM

Join PRFM and eight other farmers markets as we celebrate Farmers Market Month this August. When you dine with our partner restaurants on the dates and times below, 5% of sales will benefit PRFM. A great way to eat well and do well, we’d say!

August 10: 5 Seasons Restaurant & Brewery, Westside (dinner specials only)

August 14: Farm Burger, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

August 18: The Grand Hyatt, Buckhead (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) *Tour the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Chef Thomas McKeown at 9:30 then head over for lunch!

August 26: 4th & Swift, Old Fourth Ward (5:30 to 11 p.m.)

August 30: Souper Jenny, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

- Jennifer Maley

Healthy Snacks Are Go

This week at PRFM…

Join us for live music from Alex Gordon Hi-Fi; a Whole Foods Buckhead back to school tent with kids’ activities and healthy lunch-box ideas; and new Waste Wagon bins!  

Plus, you won’t want to miss one of our fave chefs to demo…

David Sweeney of The Bakery at Cakes & Ale

10:00 a.m. on 8/11
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

If you love vegetables, you’ll love Chef David Sweeney. If you hate vegetables, you’ll love Chef David Sweeney. He’s just that good. Atlantans came to know and (with just repetition) love Chef Sweeney when he brought us Dynamic Dish, the much-missed restaurant that gave diners fresh, seasonal, clean (and not least of all, yummy) foods that benefited their mental, physical, and spiritual health. His ideology of balance, health, and community informed Chef Sweeney’s beautiful food at Dynamic Dish for three years; and it’s an ideology that fits his newest role perfectly as Chef of The Bakery at Cakes & Ale. From his time as a vegetarian and biodynamic caterer in Munich, Germany (where he grew up in an Army family), to his matchless creations at Dynamic Dish, to his inspired grain bowls at The Bakery, Chef David Sweeney has the utmost care for ingredients and their impact on the plate and on your palette. You won’t want to miss his demo this Saturday as he talks about the importance of using local honey and prepares a vegetarian, gluten-free dish—a dish that is sure to inspire and delight, much like its chef.

Foodie news you can (still) use…

Dine Around to Support PRFM

Join PRFM and eight other farmers markets as we celebrate Farmers Market Month this August. When you dine with our partner restaurants on the dates and times below, 5% of sales will benefit PRFM. A great way to eat well and do well, we’d say!

August 10: 5 Seasons Restaurant & Brewery, Westside (dinner specials only)

August 14: Farm Burger, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

August 18: The Grand Hyatt, Buckhead (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Tour the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Chef Thomas Mckeown at 9:30 then head over for lunch!)

August 26: 4th & Swift, Old Fourth Ward (5:30 to 11 p.m.)

August 30: Souper Jenny, Buckhead (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

- Jennifer Maley