At The Shop Workspace, we believe great communities – and great meals – start with what’s local. Whether you’re brewing coffee in a communal kitchen or planning a rooftop gathering, seasonal, close-to-home ingredients make all the difference. That’s why we’ve pulled together a hyperlocal produce guide for each of our locations: Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and Brooklyn. Think of this as your unofficial cheat sheet for what to eat, where to buy it, and how to support your neighborhood growers, one zip code at a time.
Salt Lake City, UT (84111)
The Downtown Farmers Market is officially back! Running Saturdays through mid-October at Pioneer Park (350 W 300 S), the SLC Downtown Farmers Market is one of the largest and most beloved markets in the Mountain West. It’s the perfect stop before heading into The Shop or kicking off your weekend.
What’s in Season (June–July):
- Cherries, peaches, and apricots from Utah County
- Fava beans, sugar snap peas, and microgreens
- Zucchini, yellow squash, radishes, and garlic scapes
- Herbs like mint, tarragon, chives, and basil
Other Nearby Markets to Explore:
- Liberty Park Farmers Market (Fridays, 6–9 PM) – a smaller, more relaxed option with local music
- Wasatch Front Farmers Market at Wheeler Farm (Sundays) – great for families, with wide vendor variety
Shop Tip: Bring a tote and keep an eye out for urban growers offering small-batch produce and native plant starts, perfect for your office windowsill garden or plant swap.
New Orleans, LA (70130)
With multiple growing seasons and deep-rooted food culture, New Orleans farmers markets are as much about community as they are about produce.
What’s in Season (June–July):
- Creole tomatoes, okra, eggplant, and bell peppers
- Blueberries and figs — short seasons, so don’t wait
- Green beans, cucumbers, and spicy peppers
- Cane syrup, pecans, and early sweet corn
Where to Shop Local:
- Crescent City Farmers Market:
- Tuesday Uptown (200 Broadway)
- Thursday Mid-City (3700 Orleans Ave)
- Sunday Downtown (750 Carondelet, steps from The Shop)
- SPROUT NOLA’s ReFresh Market – affordable, farm-fresh produce and garden starts
Brooklyn, NY (11215)
Brooklyn’s greenmarkets are iconic. From rooftop farmers to Hudson Valley regulars, there’s no shortage of produce popping off in the borough come summer.
What’s in Season (June–July):
- Strawberries, sweet cherries, and black raspberries
- Arugula, garlic scapes, sugar snap peas, and baby carrots
- Summer squash, cucumbers, and salad turnips
- Mushrooms, farm eggs, and wildflowers
Nearby Farmers Markets to Explore:
- Carroll Gardens Greenmarket (Sundays at Carroll St & Smith St) — just blocks from The Shop
- Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket (Saturdays) — the borough’s flagship for seasonal bounty
- Down to Earth Park Slope at 5th Ave – Create economic opportunities for local farmers, processors, and consumers to trade with one another for mutual benefit
Shop Tip: Want a team retreat idea? Schedule a coworker coffee walk to the market, then head back to the office and make a shared lunch using your finds.
Why Seasonal, Why Local?
When you eat seasonally using our hyperlocal produce guide, you eat food at its peak: more flavor, more nutrients, fewer food miles. Supporting farmers markets strengthens local economies, reduces waste, and connects you to the land (even in the middle of the city).
At The Shop, we’re all about investing in where we are. Our cities have their own rhythm and you can taste it, if you know where to look.
So bring your tote. Taste what’s local. And let your zip code feed you well.
PS Thank you to City Home Collective for the incredible photo of the SLC Farmers Market!