affordable veggies in arlington?

[robsiebobs]

i just moved here from san francisco, and it's killing me to pay $5/pound for low-quality veggies at the supermarket. unfortunately, i'm metro-dependent for transportation. where can i get a good variety of fresh produce without a car, and without completely straining my pocketbook?

[sarahkt99]

I love the farmer's market outside the Courthosue Metro on Saturday mornings. Everything I have ever bought there has been far superior to the grocery store vegetables. Plus they either cost the same or or less than the grocery store produce.

[dckw]

There is a wonderful farmer's market on Saturday in Courthouse. I get tons of great veggies there, at a fraction of the cost to those I get at Whole Foods. Also, I like going to the produce stands at Eastern Market during this time of year. It's an easy metro ride on the orange line and they have a wide variety of pretty fruits and veggies. Good luck!

[Jeserf]

Stop going to Giant.

Go to one of the many farmers markets in the area. Google fresh farm market for all the locations and days/times. There are also some local ones (there's a new one at 14th and U, for example).

Veggies will be expensive. Why? You aren't in a giant farm area like you are in SF area. And, all food is getting more expensive. Buy locally, buy seasonally, or join washingtons green grocer for a big box of produce for $35 a week.