In an effort to support the endeavors of this healthy trend here is a brief listing of street vendors, food coops, farmers markets and restaurants in the Bronx where you can purchase healthier foods for your family. For New York City listings please visit websites posted below:
Bronx Healthy Street Vendors
This is a roll call for all Bronx residents to join in the efforts to map out the best and healthiest streets vendors (including those selling fruits and vegetables), restaurants, supermarkets and bodegas in the Bronx. Email your information and reviews to bronxhealthytrendsexaminer@gmail.com
Fauzia's Heavenly Delights - For a healthy flavorful delight get on the lunch line for this 2008 Vendy Award finalist, Fauzia Abdur-Rahman for “Heavenly Delights”. Read more; Cuisine: Caribbean, Her niche is a mixture of ethnic and Caribbean spices and variety in her menu options daily; Menu / Reviews: Yelpers gave Fauzia's Heavenly Delights 4 1/2 out of 5 stars, Follow on Facebook, Address: Corner of 161st Street and Concourse Village West, (718) 930-5711, Email, Map / Directions
Tamales Ebenezer - Over in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, underneath the number six train is a street vendor named “Neo” whose Mexican food is all the raves in the city. Read more about Tamales Ebenezer with the world’s most entertaining critics at vendertv.com. Cuisine: Mexican, Reviews: Yelpers gave Tamales Ebenezer 5 out of 5 stars. Address: 353 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454, In front of La Merced Mexicana, Maps / Directions
For list of Bronx supermarkets click here.
For list of Bronx Vegan restaurants click here.
Visit Your Local Farmers Market in the Bronx
As an additional incentive to eat more fruits and vegetables, the NYC Health Department will be distributing Health Bucks, worth $2 once these farmers markets are in operation for Spring 2011.
For a great selection of produce (fruits and vegetables) try out your neighborhood Farmers Market: “ALL INDOOR MARKETS ARE NOW OPEN! ‘Community Markets’ has been supporting local farmers markets since 1991by providing a place for community residents to benefit from fresh produce right in their neighborhood. Most outdoor markets in the Bronx are available in May or June. For a list of Bronx farmer’s markets click here.
Right now in this season the closet farmers markets to the Bronx are in Westchester (a stone’s throw away):
- Mount Kisco -Nov 27th thru May 2011
- Briarcliff -Jan 8th thru May 2011
- Mamaroneck -Jan 8th thru May 2011
For listing of Farmers Markets throughout New York City click here.
Contact: Miriam Haas for more information: 914 923-4837 Address: Community Markets, 17 Westview Avenue, Ossining New York 10562
Bronx Farmers' Markets
- Hunts Point Farmers' Market - June through November, Wednesdays and Saturdays - Rain Or Shine, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square at Southern Blvd. and E.163rd St. Contact: Miriam Haas (914) 923-4837
More Ways to Enjoy Fruits and Vegetables and Save Money
“SHARE Food Program” is city wide and a great way to get a deal on fresh produce. - “If you eat, you qualify.” That’s the principle behind SHARE—Self-Help and Resource Exchange. In return for performing two hours of community service each month—from helping at its headquarters and in schools to running errands for seniors—people can buy groceries from SHARE for 50% less than they’d pay at a store.” MENU / LOCATIONS / ORDER ONLINE
Bon Appétit!
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