Farmer's Pavilion at The Friendly Market

Follow them on Facebook so you know what days and times they are open. Since they just opened, it will take time to grow. The building doesn't have anything in it...yet...but it will. I'm very excited Taste of Belgium, ice cream, butcher, and lots more will be in there by end of August.Right now they have outdoor farmers set up with fresh veggies, homemade jalapeño jelly, meat, flowers, honey, wine, etc.Super nice people were there today. I got a few of my favorite things (see photo).I'm reserving the fifth star for when the building is full.

The farmers represented have excellent produce including Honey, jams and some other processed items. The farm fresh produce is just that farm fresh. the amount and variety is dependent on the time and weather. They could do a better job posting hours, however this info is available by liking them on facebook.I understand the inside area will feature an new ice cream store where they will make ice cream on-site, The Colonel's Creamery. Plus Taste of Belgium, Colonel D's Herbs and Spices, butcher shop, vinegar and olive oils, an Italian store where they will make pasta...whoa! Can hardly wait. Owner says they should be opening mid-August.

This place could turn into a Pikes Place Market one day. The items that are there are few but the quality is superb. Unlike other places the parking is plenty and not crowded. The selection is good. Most times there are small local farmers outside. This is a better choice than going to Finley market. I have seen outside vendors unload from local store bought items and pass them off there. NOt here all items are fresh and local. If you want great fresh meat shop here the quality is grand. DO the facebook thing and follow them you might find a roller girl skating at times.

Really liked it, the people know their products and take their time with questions. I had the banana nutella waffle from Taste of Belgium with an incredible scoop of Vanilla from the Colonel's Creamery, try it you won't be sorry you did. I went home and made a tasty frittata from the Bluegrass Meats sausage and from spices from D's herbs and Veggies from the indoor produce market. I think I'll bring my husband with me this weekend to see the Pavilion vendors and have a cup of coffee.