SYRACUSE, NY – The Downtown Farmers Market returns to Clinton Square for the season starting Tuesday, bringing vegetables, meat and other produce, flowers and prepared foods from local farmers and providers.
But fans of the summer-long event will also want to know: Who are the food trucks and vendors offering lunch at the market this year?
Four food vendors are currently listed for this year by Syracuse’s Downtown Committee, which manages the event. they are:
Rossi’s Meatball Stand and Catering. This Madison County-based truck brings meatball subs, sausage subs, macaroni salad, chips, and soft drinks.
Q Dogs. Attached to Salt City Billiards in Mattydale, this truck serves up hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders and more.
Petit nosh. This food truck has what’s called a “brunch-inspired” menu, including French toast, egg sandwiches, attucks (potato pancakes) and more.
· Nightingale. Attached to Bulbul Restaurant, this food truck serves Middle Eastern cuisine including gyros and pitas.
The Downtown Farmers Market will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday through October 10, except for the July 4th holiday, which falls on a Tuesday this year. The market takes place in Clinton Square except on June 20, when it will move to the One Lincoln Center parking lot at South Salina and Washington Streets.
About two dozen vendors will participate in the opening day. The first day’s music is by local Elvis impersonator Tom Gilboa.
During the season, vendors sometimes change, as different items move in and out of season. Featured items include locally produced meats, cheeses, crafts, specialty goods and more. View all current sellers.
The market features live music every Tuesday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The “Lunchtime Live! Music Series is presented by SUNY Oswego with funding from local arts organizations.
The market is sponsored by Excelsa Bluecross BlueShield.
Don Cazentre writes for NYup.com, syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. Contact her at [email protected], or follow her at NYup.com Twitter or Facebook.
Source: www.syracuse.com
