Alynda Segarra, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind Hurray for the Riff Raff, was interviewed for a feature in EATER New Orleans and gave CCFM an iconic shout-out!
“I’m a big farmers market nerd. During lockdown when everything was really scary, I started to dive into the farmers markets in New Orleans. There are so many amazing farmers in the city, from Louisiana and also from Mississippi. My favorite is the one by the bayou on Thursdays — Leo’s Bread is there, they make incredible bread; River Queen Greens is there and they have amazing greens and vegetables. There’s really good tofu there by Veggi Farmers Cooperative.”
Chef Serigne, a friend of the Crescent City Farmers Market, sources local, seasonal produce for his tasting menu at Dakar NOLA, which recently won the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. Read on to learn more about his latest honor, being named to the TIME100 Next 2024 List.
Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.
