Shop Local Miami. Coral Gable Farmer's Market

Coral Gable Farmer's Market: 8 AM-1 PM, Jan-March, on the corner of Le Jeune and the Miracle Mile (in front of City Hall).

David and I went to the Coral Gables Farmer's market a couple of weeks ago with no idea what to expect. The verdict? While you are able to buy local produce there, it is a far cry from farmer's markets in other large cities (and even Des Moines, for that matter!). There are about 20 vendors there, and I counted only 2 or three selling vegetables. However, the vendors at this small markets offer very good product at fairly reasonable prices. We bought local honey, freshly baked bread, eggplant, cucumbers, beets, tomatoes, lettuce, as well as pastries and coffee for breakfast. It was really a lot of fun.

There are activities accompanying the market: gardening lectures, stuff for kids, and I believe sometimes music. What's more, going to the market is the perfect excuse to have brunch nearby, at say Graziano's Market.

Overall, I was disappointed at the size of the market, but it was still worth the trip. And the more popular it becomes, the bigger it will get, right? Hopefully it will grow in coming seasons. This is the last weekend for the market this season, so get out there while you can.