‘Farmers’ market’ is a bit of a misnomer at the moment, as there
isn’t much in the way of fresh produce at these weekly Friday
markets. The massive $2 billion development underway at Parramatta
Square has truncated the area; stalls no longer line Church Street,
instead they’ve settled into the middle of Centenary Square,
alongside the Square’s colourful street furniture and ping pong
tables. When we visited there were only two stores flogging fruit and
veg, however there’s plenty of food to take home. From lengthy flat
beans, exotic looking chillies and trays of fresh berries and eggs to
Shepherd’s Artisan Bakehouse’s traditional, crusty Italian, spelt
and rye and Patisserie Bruni’s family sized quiches and Burgundy
beef pies. One of the market’s most popular stalls is Zerrin’s
Evergreen, who sell succulents, hanger plants and aloe vera to
greenify your home with, plus flower pots for as little as $2.20. The
Square is a busy thoroughfare located between the train station and
the CBD’s office buildings, which means the market is busiest at
lunchtime. Looking for a quick bite? Opt for street food dishes like
paella with mussels and calamari, kimchi burritos, pork and chive
dumplings or currywurst hot dogs.
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