Press release from my mailbox to you:
CONTACT: Ann Louhela
Nevada Certified Farmers Market Association
(775) 351-2551
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE
Fresh Mex is cooking fresh at new Reno farmers market
Jesus Gutierrez of Fresh Mex, a Reno-based restaurant, is excited about the new farmers market opening in the parking lot next to Whole Foods Market this summer. Gutierrez will be serving breakfast and lunch to customers made with produce obtained fresh at the market. Breakfast burritos and cactus salads are a few of the items on his menu. The farmers market located at 6139 S. Virginia Street will be open from 8am-1pm, June 21 through October 4.
Fresh Mex will be one of several new vendors featured at the market which is managed by the Nevada Certified Farmers Market Association. Some of the vendors to be featured at the farmers market include:
* Nanadew Herb Farm, Fallon, NV – herb plants and fresh organic herbs and produce
* Nevada’s Own Perennials, Smith Valley, NV – unique perennials for home landscaping, “grown in Nevada for Nevada”
* Twin Peaks Orchards, Newcastle, CA – fresh peaches, nectarines, pluots, apples & other fruit; dried fruit, pies and preserves from their on-farm bakery
* Lattin Farms, Fallon, NV – fresh produce, Hearts ‘O Gold melons, berries; breads, jams & jellies from their on-farm bakery
* Home Grown Nevada, Smith Valley, NV – organic produce and grass fed beef
* Hidden Valley Honey, Hidden Valley, NV – honey and honey bi-products
* Lavender Ridge – lavender plants and lavender products
“This market has something for everyone” says Ann Louhela, market manager. “Cooking demonstrations in the state-of-the-art Culinary Center inside Whole Foods Market, children’s activities, and arts & crafts. We have vendors bringing unique nursery stock for home landscaping and gardening that you won’t find at any store, and of course, lots of farm-fresh produce.”
For more information about this market and other local farmers markets, visit www.NevadaGrown.com or call (775) 351-2551.
1 comment:
Very Cool! Now maybe I don't have to drive across town from Damonte Ranch to the California Street Market! Hurray!
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