By eating fresh, local food purchased at farm stands, you’re also supporting small businesses in New Jersey– it’s the best of both worlds! Now, you might be thinking that this time of year is the end of the fresh, farm-to-table season, but guess what? It’s not! We did some research and found several small businesses in New Jersey, including Jersey City farmers’ markets that stay open for business well through the fall. We also found a few farm-to table restaurants in Jersey City and NJ that many people recommend checking out any time of year.

 

Bonus reason to visit New Jersey farmer’s markets and farm stands in the fall: it’s apple season!

Farm Stands:

      Paulus Hook Farm Stand

      Day & Time: Saturdays from 11AM to 4PM

      Closing Date: December 19, 2015

       Address: Washington Street South of Essex Street in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ

      Leonard Gordon

      Day & Time: Saturdays from 8AM to 2:30PM

      Closing Date: November 28, 2015

      Address: Corner of John F. Kennedy Blvd and Manhattan Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City Farmer’s Markets:

      Van Vorst Park

      Day & Time: Saturdays from 8AM to 3:30PM

      Closing Date: December 19, 2015

      Where: Jersey Avenue and Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ

      Riverview Park

      Day & Time: Sundays from 10AM to 3PM

      Closing Date: November 22, 2015

      Where: Palisade Avenue between Bowers Street and Griffith Street, Jersey City, NJ

      Historic Downtown SID

      Day & Time: Mondays and Thursdays from 4PM to 8PM

      Closing Date: December 9, 2015

      Where: Grove Street PATH Station, Jersey City, NJ

      Hamilton Park

      Day & Time: Wednesdays from 3PM to 7PM      

      Closing Date: December 9, 2015

      Where: 8th Street between McWilliams Place & W. Hamilton, Jersey City, NJ

      RTNA / NJCU

      Day & Time: Wednesdays from 1PM to 7PM

      Closing Date: October 25, 2015

      Where: Culver Avenue near New Jersey City University’s John J. Moore Athletics Center, Jersey City, NJ

      Journal Square

      Day & Time: Wednesdays and Fridays from 7AM to 8PM

      Closing Date: December 23, 2015

      Where: Journal Square Fountain, Journal Square PATH Plaza, Jersey City, NJ

      Lincoln Park

      Day & Time: Sundays from 9AM to 2PM

      Closing Date: November 1, 2015

      Where: Near the fountain, enter at Westside & Belmont Aves, Jersey City, NJ

      Friends of Arlington Park

      Day & Time: Saturdays 9AM to 2PM

      Closing Date: November 21, 2015

      Where: Arlington Park at Ocean and Arlington Avenues, Jersey City, NJ

Farm to Table Restaurants in Jersey City:

      Thirty Acres

      About: This small American farm-to-table restaurant serves a tasting menu with seasonal dishes that use fresh, local ingredients. The  menu is constantly changing, which makes it a Jersey City favorite!

      Address: 500 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

      Phone: (201) 435-3100

      Satis Bistro

      About: With a diverse menu that changes seasonally to accommodate only the freshest New Jersey ingredients, Satis Bistro is a Paulis Hook staple that Jersey City locals swear by.

      Address: 212 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

      Phone: (201) 435-5151

Stay local by supporting small businesses in New Jersey and enjoy these farm-fresh options from some of the best Jersey City farmers markets!

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