Foodwise | February 14, 2025 | View as Webpage

How to Put Together the Perfect Date at the Farmers Market

If you’re looking for a low-cost and relaxed date over the weekend, look no further than the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The scenic, sensory setting of the farmers market is ripe for meeting people, starting flirtations, and even falling in love. The Saturday market can also provide all of the fixings for a delicious date, whether it’s a casual morning meetup at the Ferry Plaza or romantic homemade feast. Peruse the stalls to pick up shareable bites and sweets, grab a bouquet of sustainably grown flowers, and enjoy a laid-back date while taking in a spectacular view of the San Francisco Bay.

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Find Inspiration with Our Valentine's Day Guide

This Valentine’s Day, indulge your loved ones and yourself with locally grown flowers and handcrafted treats from Foodwise’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Give back and spread the love of your local food community with these farm-fresh and handcrafted gifts.

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Tomorrow's Demo: Danielle Clark, Keep It Simple Juice

Join us at the Foodwise Classroom tomorrow at 11 am for a refreshing demo with Danielle Clark, founder of Keep It Simple (KIS) Juice, who can also be found at the Saturday market. Free recipes and samples of her carrot ginger juice will be available for all.

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Watch Us on KQED's Check, Please! Bay Area

KQED Food reporter Cecilia Phillips visited the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market to try beet-infused hot sauce from Chef Sarah Germany, thousand layer cake from Nusa, and more. Did you miss us on TV? Watch the episode online now (starts at 20:40)!

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Apply Now! Culinary Program Intern

Foodwise is seeking an intern to assist with our new California Crop of the Month program launching at Foodwise farmers markets this spring. It will include seasonal tastings, festivals, and more. This part-time internship offer a stipend of $150/week.

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Shrimp and Fonio Grits

Pierre Thiam, co-author of Simply West African, pairs spicy cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and other seasonings with Fonio, an ancient grain considered to be Africa's oldest cultivated cereal.

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

New! Cheese and Subtropicals at Stepladder Creamery

At Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, award-winning, small-batch cheeses, fromage blanc, and butter are made near their avocado and citrus orchards in Cambria on the Central Coast. Find Stepladder in the back plaza on Saturdays.

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Organic Winter Greens at Star Route Farms

Star Route is the oldest continuously certified organic farm in California, and their luscious leafy greens and delicious Piracicaba broccoli have the taste and quality to prove it. Visit Star Route Farms on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

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Community Happenings

Lamb Jam Restaurant Month | February 1 - February 28 | SF

Love & Basketball All Star Weekend Special at In The Black | February 15 | SF

The Politics of the Plate: How Food Defines Culture, Resilience, and Power | February 19 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Reina Montenegro, Chef Reina | February 22 | SF

California Small Farm Conference | February 23 - February 28 | Online

MoAD Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson presents Finding Edna Lewis | March 2 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Amelia Eudailey, Chef Hej Hej | March 15 | SF

Mission Community Market First Day of the Season | March 20 | SF

Market Updates

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | February 15

New! Portside Bakery (back plaza), Signal Coffee(south driveway), Stepladder Ranch & Creamery (back plaza)

La Cocina Pop-Up: Mi Comedor

Returning: Mi Comedor (La Cocina), Mountain Ranch

Out: Devoto Orchards & Gardens, Gumbo Social

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | February 18

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

New! Signal Coffee

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | February 20

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

New!Portside Bakery, Signal Coffee

Returning: Bini's Kitchen, Hummus Heaven, Mi Comedor, Rojas Family Farms, Roli Roti, SF Chickenbox