Smart Markets and our vendors have been fortunate to get some coverage recently in local newspapers. Check out the articles below.
The Burke Connection wrote up our new market on the campus of George Mason University:
The market, organized in a collaborative effort by Smart Markets, Inc. and the university, is the first farmers’ market to be opened on a college campus in the state of Virginia. The market follows the Smart Markets theme of producer-only goods, with all produce and other products being grown, harvested and sold by local farmers, bakers, chefs and more.
“I view this campus as a great opportunity to do some of the things that I want to do,” said Jean Janssen, founder of Smart Markets, Inc. “I’m really excited about the diversity on this campus. I want to reach out to all of the diverse populations and have them shop at the markets.”
And the Reston Connection checked in with this article about our Reston market, which this year has moved to a more central location at the Reston Town Center’s Pavilion. Stop by if you haven’t yet — it’s a lively scene!
The market, which is open each Thursday through the end of October, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., includes 16 vendors this year. In addition to the usual dairy products, beef, fruits and vegetables, many prepared foods are offered, Janssen said, noting that busy Restonians don’t always cook their meals. Among these are to-go meals, homemade baked goods and others. Meat rubs, German sausages, jams, jellies and honey are also popular. Two wineries also alternate weeks.
Finally, the Fauquier Times-Democrat raves about the beef sold by Smart Markets vendor Angelic Beef.
Angelic Beef was every bit as delicious and tender as the partners promised. It tickled my taste buds with the real old-fashioned, full beef flavor that’s been missing from modern-day beltway dining. And since it’s local and extra healthy, it’s a winner any way you cook it.
Pick up some Angelic Beef at our Thursday afternoon market at Reston Town Center, and our Saturday morning market at the Unitarian church in Oakton.
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