Staying cool

This week at PRFM, don't miss our chef demo at 10:00 a.m. with Zeb Stevenson of Watershed on Peachtree. One look at this stream of blog posts will tell you, he's one of our biggest fans and longtime supporters. He's also just plain cool and fun to watch, y'all, so stop by the demo tent this Saturday!

And next week...

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
Cathedral of St. Philip
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Ninth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features nearly 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. 

Participants include chefs from 4th & Swift, Community Smith, Beverly Jean Bakeshop, Burge Organic Farm, Buttermilk Kitchen, Castellucci Hospitality Group (Double Zero Napoletana, Sugo, The Iberian Pig, Cooks & Soldiers), Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co., Community Smith, Davio's, di Paolo, Empire State South, Farm Burger/Morelli's, Five & Ten, King of Pops, Kyma, Lauren Raymond Biscuits, Novo Cucina, Osteria Mattone/Table & Main, PARISH, Portofino, Queen of Cream, Seed Kitchen & Bar/Stem Wine Bar, Seven Lamps, Shake Shack, Southern Art, Sweet Auburn Barbecue, The General Muir, The Pinewood, The Spence, TRACE Restaurant, and more! 

Purchase tickets online here. Tickets include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves; $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!


- Jennifer Maley

Farm fresh events at PRFM

This week at PRFM...

Photo by Sarah Dodge

Chef Demo
with Angus Brown of Lusca
10:00 a.m. on 6/6
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Piedmont Hospital
After making an indelible mark on the industry with Octopus Bar, a celebrated post-shift spot among our city's chefs, Angus Brown's newest concept was one of the most highly anticipated openings last year. And rightly so. Lusca has since been named as a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best New Restaurant category, included in GQ's list of "America's 25 Outstanding Restaurants," and listed in bon appetit's "America's 50 Best New Restaurants." Angus was also named one of Cooking Light's "Trailblazing Chefs" and was nominated for Food & Wine's "People's Best New Chef." He's trained in French, Italian, and Asian cuisine, and has researched and cooked his way through Japan and Vietnam. Lucky for us, he's settled in his hometown of Atlanta, where he's committed to using local ingredients and serves on the chef advisory board of Atlanta's Community Farmers Markets. You won't want to miss this Saturday's demo with one of our city's most creative chefs!

Tickets on sale now...

3rd Annual PRFM Sunday Supper
June 14th at 5:30 p.m. 
Child Hall, Cathedral of St. Philip
Nine Atlanta area chefs will serve up family-style dishes made with farm-fresh, local ingredients sourced from PRFM farmers and vendors. Guests will dine at a table with a farmer and enjoy drinks from Second Self Brewing Company and Brookhaven Wines. 

Chefs include Terry Koval of Wrecking Bar, Adam Evans of The Optimist, Nick Leahy of Saltyard, Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market, Jenn Robbins of Avalon Catering, Thomas McKeown of The Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Sarah O'Brien of Little Tart Bakeshop, Suzi Sheffield of Beautiful Briny Sea, and Adam Waller of Bocado. 

Tickets are available now at Brown Paper Tickets; $75 each or you can buy a table of 8 for $550. This event is sponsored by Country Financial and funds raised support Market programs including Wholesome Wave GA food stamp doubling, operating costs, children's programming, and healthy eating initiatives.

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
Cathedral of St. Philip
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Ninth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features nearly 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. 

Participants include chefs from 4th & Swift, Community Smith, Beverly Jean Bakeshop, Burge Organic Farm, Castellucci Hospitality Group (Double Zero Napoletana, Sugo, The Iberian Pig, Cooks & Soldiers), Community Smith, Davio's, di Paolo, Empire State South, Five & Ten, King of Pops, Kyma, Lauren Raymond Biscuits, Novo Cucina, Osteria Mattone/Table & Main, PARISH, Pop Stars, Portofino, Queen of Cream, Seed Kitchen & Bar/Stem Wine Bar, Seven Lamps, Shake Shack, Southern Art, Sweet Auburn Barbecue, The General Muir, The Pinewood, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, The Spence, TRACE Restaurant, and more! 

Purchase tickets online here. Tickets include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves; $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!


- Jennifer Maley

For health and peaches

This week at PRFM...
Piedmont Healthcare will be at the market all morning to perform free skin cancer checks of easily visible skin and discuss healthy sun habits, no appointment needed. And at 10:00 a.m., stop by the Chef Demo tent where Terry Koval of Wrecking Bar Brewpub will show you how to pickle peaches!

Tickets on sale now...

3rd Annual PRFM Sunday Supper
June 14th at 5:30 p.m. 
Child Hall, Cathedral of St. Philip
Nine Atlanta area chefs will serve up family-style dishes made with farm-fresh, local ingredients sourced from PRFM farmers and vendors. Guests will dine at a table with a farmer and enjoy drinks from Second Self Brewing Company and Brookhaven Wines. 

Chefs include Terry Koval of Wrecking Bar, Adam Evans of The Optimist, Nick Leahy of Saltyard, Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market, Jenn Robbins of Avalon Catering, Thomas McKeown of The Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Sarah O'Brien of Little Tart Bakeshop, Suzi Sheffield of Beautiful Briny Sea, and Adam Waller of Bocado. 

Tickets are available now at Brown Paper Tickets; $75 each or you can buy a table of 8 for $550. This event is sponsored by Country Financial and funds raised support Market programs including Wholesome Wave GA food stamp doubling, operating costs, children's programming, and healthy eating initiatives.

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
Cathedral of St. Philip
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Ninth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features nearly 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. 

Participants include chefs from Community Smith, Beverly Jean Bakeshop, Burge Organic Farm, Castellucci Hospitality Group (Double Zero Napoletana, Sugo, The Iberian Pig, Cooks & Soldiers), Community Smith, Davio's, di Paolo, Empire State South, Five & Ten, King of Pops, Kyma, Novo Cucina, Osteria Mattone/Table & Main, PARISH, Pop Stars, Portofino, Queen of Cream, Seed Kitchen & Bar/Stem Wine Bar, Seven Lamps, Shake Shack, Southern Art, The Pinewood, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, The Spence, TRACE Restaurant, and more! 

Purchase tickets online here. Tickets include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves; $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!


- Jennifer Maley

Local fun

This week at PRFM...

Stop by the market for all of your Memorial Day fixin's, from buns and dogs to strawberries and asparagus. And at 10:00 a.m. visit with your local chef and ours, Chris Hall from Local Three, always a welcome face under our demo tent!

Tickets on sale now...

3rd Annual PRFM Sunday Supper
June 14th at 5:30 p.m. 
Child Hall, Cathedral of St. Philip
Nine Atlanta area chefs will serve up family-style dishes made with farm-fresh, local ingredients sourced from PRFM farmers and vendors. Guests will dine at a table with a farmer and enjoy drinks from Second Self Brewing Company and Brookhaven Wines. 

Chefs include Terry Koval of Wrecking Bar, Adam Evans of The Optimist, Nick Leahy of Saltyard, Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market, Jenn Robbins of Avalon Catering, Thomas McKeown of The Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Sarah O'Brien of Little Tart Bakeshop, Suzi Sheffield of Beautiful Briny Sea, and Adam Waller of Bocado. 

Tickets are available now at Brown Paper Tickets; $75 each or you can buy a table of 8 for $550. 

This event is sponsored by Country Financial and funds raised support Market programs including Wholesome Wave GA food stamp doubling, operating costs, children's programming, and healthy eating initiatives.

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
Cathedral of St. Philip
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Ninth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features nearly 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. 

Participants include chefs from Community Smith, Beverly Jean Bakeshop, Burge Organic Farm, Castellucci Hospitality Group (Double Zero Napoletana, Sugo, The Iberian Pig, Cooks & Soldiers), di Paolo, Empire State South, King of Pops, Osteria Mattone/Table & Main, PARISH, Portofino, Queen of Cream, Seed Kitchen & Bar/Stem Wine Bar, Seven Lamps, Shake Shack, The Pinewood, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, TRACE Restaurant, and more! 

Purchase tickets online here. Tickets include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves; $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!


- Jennifer Maley

You'll want to pop up at PRFM this week!

This week at PRFM...

Jeffrey Morgan Photography

Don't miss our Chef Demo with Jarrett Stieber of pop-up restaurant and speakeasy Eat Me Speak Me. The alum of Empire State South, Abattoir, Holeman & Finch Public House, Restaurant Eugene, and Pura Vida has been called the "prince of pop-ups" by Atlanta Magazine for his recent successes at The General Muir and Gato Bizco. Stop by this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to see Chef Stieber work some seasonal magic!

Also, check out the Happy Nest tent for kids' activities from 8:30 a.m. to noon, then head to the Ice Cream Social (details below)!

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 7th from 12:15 to 2 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Eighth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features over 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Participants include chefs from Miller Union, St. Cecilia, Woodfire Grill, Empire State South, Five & Ten, Cakes & Ale, Local Three, 4th & Swift, Lusca, Seven Lamps, Pricci, Bantam + Biddy, Davio's, Livingston, Osteria Mattone, and more! Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Purchase tickets online here or at the door until they sell out. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!

Coming soon...

2nd Annual
PRFM Sunday Supper
June 22 at 5:30 p.m.
The Cathedral of St. Philip
Featuring food and drinks from Staplehouse, Restaurant Eugene, Kimball House, Miller Union, Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Avalon Catering, Eat Me Speak Me, Wrecking Bar, Venkmans, Lure, Red Brick Brewing Co., Storico Fresco, Little Tart Bakeshop, S&J Woodfire Pizza, Greendale Farm Cheese, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Eventide Brewing, and more! Plus, live music by Sailing to Denver and both a live and silent auction. Tickets are $70. Purchase tickets online here (create an account and choose the "make a payment" option) or at the market. This fundraiser pays for PRFM's Wholesome Wave program (supporting our local farmers, economy, and community by doubling the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) spent at local farmers markets) and PRFM’s city-of-Atlanta-required police officer (helping us fund this part of the market so we don’t have to pass on the additional cost to our vendors by raising their fees).


- Jennifer Maley

Market Staycation

This week at PRFM...

Chef Demo with David Gross
of Cook Hall
10:00 a.m. on 5/31
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
Chef Gross has been holding it down in Buckhead since leading the kitchen at the W Hotel's MARKET and now at Cook Hall, where he's continued to use fresh, seasonal ingredients to impress Atlanta locals and visitors, alike. His background includes an education from the Culinary Institute of America and stints at the Atlanta Ritz-Carlton, City Grill, Pricci, Bluepointe, Horizon, Blue Ridge Grill, Bone's Restaurant, and even a global training at the historic Hotel Chateau Gütsch in Lucerne, Switzerland. No need to pack your bags to take a little adventure this Saturday—just stop by the demo tent and pull up a chair!

Coming soon...

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 7th from 12:15 to 2 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Eighth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Participants include chefs from Miller Union, St. Cecilia, Woodfire Grill, Empire State South, Five & Ten, Cakes & Ale, Local Three, 4th & Swift, Lusca, Seven Lamps, Pricci, Bantam + Biddy, Davio's, Livingston, Osteria Mattone, and more! Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Purchase tickets online here. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!

2nd Annual
PRFM Sunday Supper
June 22 at 5:30 pm
The Cathedral of St. Philip
Featuring food and drinks from Staplehouse, Restaurant Eugene, Kimball House, Miller Union, Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Avalon Catering, Eat Me Speak Me, Wrecking Bar, Venkmans, Lure, Red Brick Brewing Co., Storico Fresco, Little Tart Bakeshop, S&J Woodfire Pizza, Greendale Farm Cheese, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Eventide Brewing, and more! Plus, live music by Sailing to Denver and both a live and silent auction. Tickets are $70. Purchase tickets online here (create an account and choose the "make a payment" option) or at the market. This fundraiser pays for PRFM's Wholesome Wave program (supporting our local farmers, economy, and community by doubling the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) spent at local farmers markets) and PRFM’s city-of-Atlanta-required police officer (helping us fund this part of the market so we don’t have to pass on the additional cost to our vendors by raising their fees).


- Jennifer Maley

Demo, ice cream, and Sunday Supper! Oh, my!

This week at PRFM...

Don't miss the Chef Demo with Zeb Stevenson of PARISH at 10:00 a.m. For more on Chef Zeb, check out our previous posts about him and his love of all things local! (Photo Credit: Heidi Geldhauser, Our Labor of Love)

Coming soon...

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 7th from 12:15 to 2 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Eighth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Participants include chefs from Miller Union, St. Cecilia, Woodfire Grill, Empire State South, Five & Ten, Cakes & Ale, Local Three, 4th & Swift, Lusca, Seven Lamps, Pricci, Bantam + Biddy, Davio's, Livingston, Osteria Mattone, and more! Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Purchase tickets online here. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!

2nd Annual 
PRFM Sunday Supper
June 22 at 5:30 pm
The Cathedral of St. Philip
Featuring food and drinks from Staplehouse, Restaurant Eugene, Kimball House, Miller Union, Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Avalon Catering, Eat Me Speak Me, Wrecking Bar, Venkmans, Lure, Red Brick Brewing Co., Storico Fresco, Little Tart Bakeshop, S&J Woodfire Pizza, Greendale Farm Cheese, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Eventide Brewing, and more! Plus, live music by Sailing to Denver and both a live and silent auction. Tickets are $70. Purchase tickets online here (create an account and choose the "make a payment" option) or at the market. This fundraiser pays for PRFM's Wholesome Wave program (supporting our local farmers, economy, and community by doubling the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) spent at local farmers markets) and PRFM’s city-of-Atlanta-required police officer (helping us fund this part of the market so we don’t have to pass on the additional cost to our vendors by raising their fees).


- Jennifer Maley

Just add Salt(yard)

This week at PRFM...
Country Financial will be on hand with free market bags featuring this year's winning design, plus a chance to win a $50 PRFM gift certificate! Also check out live music by Alex Gordon.

Chef Demo with Nick Leahy
of Saltyard
10:00 a.m. on 5/17
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
Chef Nick Leahy is one worldly chef. He was born in Bermuda and grew up in England before moving to Atlanta in elementary school. With a mother who's half-French, he was exposed early on to delicacies like duck confit and knew even then that he wanted to be a chef. His culinary career has included stints at Food Studio, Two Urban Licks, Stats, and Parish, among others. But it was in 2011 that he and his wife really took an international leap of faith, traveling (and eating around) Europe and Africa for six months, then living in London for a year. In London, Leahy served as executive chef at Daylesford Organic, a restaurant that sources ingredients from its own farm. He brought back from abroad an even richer global perspective and a strengthened commitment to all things local and organic. Just down the road from PRFM, he opened his own restaurant, Saltyard, almost a year ago. Stop by the demo tent this Saturday to catch up with the chef!

Save the date...

Slow Food ATL Ice Cream Social
June 7th from 12:15 to 2 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Eighth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features nearly 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Participants include chefs from Miller Union, St. Cecilia, Woodfire Grill, Empire State South, Five & Ten, Cakes & Ale, Local Three, 4th & Swift, Lusca, Seven Lamps, Pricci, Bantam + Biddy, Davio's, Livingston, Osteria Mattone, and more! Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Purchase tickets online here. Don’t forget to please BYOS (bring your own spoon)!


- Jennifer Maley

Make a Splash

This week at PRFM…

Demo with Kevin Ryan
of Local Three
10:00 a.m. on 6/1
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
By now, you must know how we feel about Local Three. If you’ll pardon the pun, that goes double for the bar program there. Mixologist Kevin Ryan is so good that folks trust him to come up with a drink based on what they like or how they’re feeling. But that’s not to say that the carefully crafted beverage menu isn’t also worth considering—it features more than 40 bourbons, 100 beers, and 100 wines, plus a cocktail list that frequently changes based on the season’s freshest ingredients. Don’t be shy—drop by the demo tent this Saturday to gather a few drink tips from Local Three’s “Beverage Dude,” aka "Medicine Man." We’re pretty sure he’s got a refreshing cure for whatever ails you.

Skin Cancer Screenings
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Piedmont Hospital’s Dr. Gantz will be on hand providing skin cancer checks—free of charge. Take care of you!

Tickets on sale this Saturday for
Slow Food Atl’s Ice Cream Social
June 8th from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Seventh Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market this Saturday, June 1.

Also on sale now
Reserve your plate at
SUNDAY SUPPER
On June 23, join the city’s hottest chefs (Kevin Gillespie, Aaron Russell, Dan Latham, Thomas McKeown, Jenn Robbins, EJ Hodgkinson) and mixologists (Arianne Fielder and Brian Stanger) for a great meal, live music, and special auction. 100% of the evening’s proceeds will support PRFM’s Wholesome Wave Program that doubles food stamp and EBT benefits. Tickets are $100 and are available at Peachtree Road Farmers Market.


- Jennifer Maley

Relish Spring, Tempt Summer

Stop by the Market for all of your cook-out goodies—from hot dogs to buns, fruits to veggies—and don’t forget dessert (we know that’s not like you). PRFM has everything you need for a long weekend of impressively delicious local fare.

Chef Demo with Adam Waller
of Bocado – 10:00 a.m. on 5/25
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
It’s not just about the burger, y’all. Ok, the Bocado burger is spectacular. But the Westside favorite now helmed by chef Adam Waller also offers smart cocktails and a creative lunch and dinner menu that rotates seasonally (love that). Chef Adam is no stranger to highlighting the delicious and fresh—he came to Bocado from sister restaurant STG Trattoria and from Sotto Sotto before that. Check out the demo tent this Saturday, where Adam will show you how best to celebrate market ingredients—and maybe he’ll even throw a burger tip or trick your way, just in time for cookout season.

Kids’ Corner
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PRFM is partnering with Elite Metro Sitters to provide child care during the May 25 market. Elite sitters are insured, background-checked and CPR-certified, plus they’ll have some pretty fun crafts for your toddler to enjoy while you shop the market! Kids’ Corner is suitable for children ages two and up.

Tickets on sale this Saturday for
Slow Food Atl’s Ice Cream Social
June 8th from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Seventh Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features 30 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and it’s a sell-out every year. Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your faves, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10, and free for children under five. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market this Saturday, May 25, and on Saturday, June 1.


- Jennifer Maley

Hot Dog!

Ok, let’s get real…It’s gonna be hot from here to the Fourth. So how about we think on some things that are both hot and enjoyable—hint: one of them fits in a bun and is a pretty delicious Fourth of July cookout item. Don’t forget to pick up your hot dogs and other grillin’ meats along with buns, veggies, fruits, and desserts that are sure to make your holiday get-together the coolest place on the block.  

Chef Demo with Jared Lee Pyles
of HD1 – 10:00 a.m. On 6/30
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
You won't want to miss this Saturday's demo with our own PRFM “Iron Chef” winner Jared Lee Pyles of Richard Blais' haute doggery HD1. Chef Pyles first earned his kitchen stripes at restaurants in Auburn, Alabama: in the front of the house, as a pizza maker, and at the state's only microbrewery. He then enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta, but before his classes even began, Pyles was noticed by chef Mike Isabella who asked him to apply for a position at Pano I. Karatassos' much-lauded Kyma. Pyles went on to work with chefs Michael Tuohy and Kevin Gillespie at Woodfire Grill, where he learned the art of whole animal butchery and charcuterie. His culinary path then met up with that of “Top Chef” Richard Blais, first at Home and later at FLIP burger boutique. As a chef at FLIP, Pyles' inventive outlook landed him the opportunity to conceptualize HD1’s menu with Blais. Serving as executive chef there, Pyles continues to think outside the proverbial box when it comes to exciting diners with his thoughtful twists on favorite dishes. Stop by the demo tent and catch a little of that excitement, y'all.

Also this week...
Attention, market shoppers: turn your greens into some green! Just buy seven different veggies at the market and not only will you have made good healthy choices, you'll also be entered to win a $20 gift card to PRFM! Stop by the info tent and show us your seven to enter.

Ice Cream Social Winners 
The results are in from last week's
Slow Food Atlanta Ice Cream Social!
Best Overall: Jenni Etchison from Pricci - Zabaione Gelato with Strawberry Rhubarb Marmalade
Most Seasonal: Ron Eyester from Rosebud - Corn Pop Ice Cream
Most Unique: Pam Moxley from Miller Union - Fennel with Candied Orange and Peach Compote


- Jennifer Maley

I Scream, You Scream

This week at PRFM… 

We all scream for good food! Oh, and ice cream—naturally.

Slow Food Atlanta Ice Cream Social
June 23 from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Garden of St. Philip’s Cathedral
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and your Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Sixth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features over 25 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients, and is a sell-out every year. Participants include chefs from 5 & 10, Bocado, Davio's, Kyma, Livingston, Local Three, Market, Miller Union, Murphy's, No. 246, Red Queen Tarts, Rosebud, Sotto Sotto/Fritti, Southern Art, Spice Market, The Hungry Peach, The Spence, Watershed, plus our awesome amateurs! Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your fave, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 10, and free for children five and under. Tickets can be purchased online here.  
FREE SAMPLE: Check out our post about the fourth annual Ice Cream Social to enjoy the sounds of sweetness (as recorded by WABE).

Chef Demo with Ron Eyester
of Rosebud – 10:00 a.m. on 6/23

Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

Before you enjoy all that delicious, delicious ice cream, don’t forget to stop by the chef demo and lay down a layer of the savory stuff. Hint: it is also delicious, courtesy of Chef Ron Eyester. Last year, we loved Chef Ron’s unique take on what it means to eat local, and we know from experience that he makes preparing the season’s best a whole lot of fun. Ask him about cooking at the James Beard house recently or about his upcoming Allman Brothers-inspired “Eat a Peach” dinner. Or maybe ask about brunch for supper. Just don’t you worry—“The Angry Chef” is really one of the nicest guys you’ll meet.

Kids Learning Patch 

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Captain Planet Foundation

Stop by the Kids Learning Patch tent for a family-friendly demo & activity! This week, it’s “Bring on the Birds,” where kids will create their own pinecone bird feeders and learn how important birds are as pollinators and part of our ecosystem.

- Jennifer Maley

Local + World

This week at PRFM…

The tomatoes keep rollin’ in! Also berries, arugula, beets, carrots, peaches, plums, radishes, spinach, mushrooms, and all your other spring faves. Plus, learn more about pastured poultry at this week’s info booth and chef demo. 

Chef Demo with Zeb Stevenson

of Livingston & Proof and Provision

10:00 a.m. on 6/16

Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

Chef Zeb Stevenson has been pretty busy since his PRFM demo last year…not only has he held it down at the Georgian Terrace’s cooler-than-cool LivingstonRestaurant, he’s  recently debuted Proof and Provision in the basement of the joint, too. And it’s one happenin’ joint. Zeb’s style of marrying local ingredients with contemporary American and international influences inspires both menus, with white tablecloths upstairs and “real fun” reinvented bar-bites downstairs. It’s a best of both worlds kind of thing, we’d say. And when he’s not busy in the kitchen(s), Zeb keeps his creative juices flowing as a musician, painter, coffee roaster, and cyclist. Stop by the demo tent this Saturday for his creative take on local + international: Thai Chicken Salad featuring pasture-raised poultry from Heritage Farms.

Tickets on sale this Saturday!

Slow Food Atlanta Ice Cream Social
June 23 from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s Cathedral
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Sixth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features over 25 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients and is a sell-out every year. Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your fave, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 10, and free for children five and under. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market this Saturday, June 16. FREE SAMPLE: Check out our post about the fourth annual Ice CreamSocial to enjoy the sounds of sweetness (as recorded by WABE)!

- Jennifer Maley

Spring Refresh

This week at PRFM…

TOMATOES! Just sayin’…

Chef Demo with Lara Creasy

of JCT., No. 246, & The Optimist

10:00 a.m. on 6/9

Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

If you’ve enjoyed a delicious beverage at JCT. Kitchen & Bar, No. 246, or Westside’s newest hotspot The Optimist and its Oyster Bar, you’ve got master mixologist Lara Creasy to thank. We told you about her many accolades last year, but such a genius as Lara is constantly receiving more honors for her work crafting some of the freshest cocktails in the southeast. She currently serves as secretary for the Atlanta chapter of the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild and just completed her Certified Specialist of Wine course, receiving the highest exam score in her class. She’s drawn coastal inspiration for the bar program at Chef Ford Fry’s most recent debut, seafood restaurant The Optimist, including a clever martini of pink gin, blanc vermouth, and a garnish of smoked salmon. At The Oyster Bar, Lara features a daily punch with seasonal fruit served by the pitcher and “oyster backs” made to pair with daily raw bar specials. Her wine and beer list also feature coastal regions and port cities, meaning that a staycation is just a hop, skip, and a sip across midtown. You’ll want to swing by the demo tent this Saturday for a taste of the good life.

Les Dames d’Escoffier 
Culinary Yard Sale
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on 6/9
Benefiting Georgia Organics and the Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship fund for women attending Culinary School.
Items for sale include cookbooks, linens, culinary tools/utensils and house wares in great condition from well known chefs, cookbook authors and other women from the culinary profession in Atlanta. In addition, Les Dames will be selling some fabulous home-made cakes by their well known chefs. Les Dames d’Escoffier International is a worldwide organization of professional women of high achievement in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality. With active chapters throughout the world, Les Dames is dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievement of women in the culinary professions and to fostering excellence through education and charitable activities.

Tickets on sale this Saturday!

Slow Food Atlanta Ice Cream Social
June 23 from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
in the garden of St. Philip’s Cathedral
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
Buy your tickets now to taste the best frozen treats from Atlanta’s renowned local chefs and ambitious amateurs participating in the Sixth Annual Slow Food Ice Cream Social fundraiser! The event features over 25 delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet flavors made from fresh ingredients and is a sell-out every year. Tickets, which include a taste of each flavor and a ballot to vote on your fave, are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 10, and free for children five and under. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market this Saturday, June 9, and on Saturday, June 16. FREE SAMPLE: Check out our post about the fourth annual Ice Cream Social to enjoy the sounds of sweetness (as recorded by WABE)!

- Jennifer Maley

A More Perfect [Food] Union

This week at PRFM

Chef Demo with Steven Satterfield
of Miller Union — 10:00 a.m. on 10/8
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
If you care about the local food movement in Atlanta, you care deeply about Miller Union. There, Executive Chef and Co-Owner Steven Satterfield brings his 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry to bear in a meaningfully delicious way, with a menu that takes root from his strong relationships with local farmers. A Georgia native who spent his childhood in Savannah, Satterfield creates his dishes around the week’s Southern harvest; he is careful to prepare foods with rustic preparations that highlight those beautiful flavors that come from ingredients at their peak. His eye for design led him to the architecture program at Georgia Tech, with a final year studying abroad in Paris, but after graduation he found himself working in kitchens and discovered a new passion: cooking. As any diner who’s visited Chef Satterfield during his time at Floataway Café, Watershed, and now at Miller Union can attest, his cooking is a true art form. Satterfield’s commitment to the good food movement goes beyond the diner’s experience, though; he’s also an active member of Slow Food Atlanta, Georgia Organics and the Southern Foodways Alliance. And his great work has not gone unnoticed—in 2011, he was nominated for Food & Wine and CNN Eatocracy’s “People’s Best New Chef,” following Miller Union’s placement on the “Best New Restaurants in America” lists from Bon Appetit and Esquire, as well as its being named Atlanta magazine’s “Restaurant of the Year” in 2010. Also, a little group called the James Beard Foundation recognized Miller Union as a semifinalist for the national award of best new restaurant in 2010. When the celebrated chef isn’t in the kitchen, he’s cycling, exploring the Georgia coast, listening to new music, and researching cocktails with the bartenders of Miller Union. Oh, and one other thing—teaching people to cook (that’s YOU this Saturday)!
Photo © Kelly Blackmon

Coming SOON: Market Mash-up
Saturday, October 15^th
Silent Auction: 9:00–12:00 p.m.
Tasting: 10:00–11:00 a.m. (vote for your favorite!)
Remember how fun last year’s mash-up was? Excited to see what new creations our Market vendors will create this year? You won’t want to miss PRFM on October 15^th, including your favorite vendors working together plus a new Silent Auction featuring more than 50 items including market goodies, restaurant certificates and events, trips, art, and more! Judges for this year’s Mash-up include Atlanta bureau chief for the New York Times Kim Severson, Dining Critic for Atlanta Magazine and Knife & Fork Christiane Lauterbach, Editor for Eater Atlanta, Blissful Glutton Jennifer Zyman, and CNN Eatocracy contributor Emily Smith. 250 Mash-up taste tickets will be available ($5 to taste all 10 dishes).

Later this season at PRFM…
Halloween Parade: October 29th
Holiday Artist Market: November 26^th & December 17^th


- Jennifer Maley

Right at home with The Shed

This Week at PRFM
Fall hours begin this Saturday when the market opens at 9:00 a.m.

Chef Demo with
Lance Gummere
of The Shed at Glenwood
10:00 a.m. on 10/1
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
If you haven’t had the pleasure of a leisurely brunch at The Shed or visited the fine folks there for Wednesday’s $3 Slider Night (not your usual sliders, y’all), get out your pin, paper, or techno gadget and jot this down: check out The Shed at Glenwood! You’ll feel right at home in the cozy neighborhood spot and, with Executive Chef Lance Gummere at the helm of the open kitchen, you’ll want to stay a while. His extensive culinary experience includes over 15 years working with Chef Shaun Doty and he carries his love for simply prepared, market fresh menus to his dishes at The Shed. His outlook is casual, but his food is something serious—the perfect combination which results in dishes like Braised Suckling Pig with Heirloom Corn Grits and Collards, Baked Cedar Plank North Carolina Trout with Mushrooms, Scallions, and Fennel Salad, and a Shepherd's Pie made with Smoked Beef Brisket and Yukon Gold Mash. And don’t get us started on the sliders (seriously, mark your calendar). With a variety of large and small plates and creative cocktails, it’s no wonder Lance has built a following of regulars. Stop by his demo this Saturday and find out for yourself!

Also this weekend

Last chance for tickets: Field of Greens
Sunday, October 2
The sixth annual festival will be held at Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm (in Covington) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 2. Tickets are $20 in advance (available at PRFM this Saturday or online at www.fieldofgreensfestival.com), $25 at the gate. Admission includes unlimited tastings from the Chef's Tent. Children 12 and under enter for free. Event proceeds benefit the local farming culture through Slow Food Atlanta, supporting Truly Living Well's Wheat Street Garden project.

Save that date!

Coming Soon: Market Mash-up
Saturday, October 15^th
Silent Auction: 9:00–12:00 p.m.
Tasting: 10:00–11:00 a.m. (vote for your favorite!)
Remember how fun last year’s mash-up was? Excited to see what new creations our Market vendors will create this year? You won’t want to miss PRFM on October 15^th, including your favorite vendors working together plus a new Silent Auction featuring more than 50 items including market goodies, restaurant certificates and events, trips, art, and more! Judges for this year’s Mash-up include Atlanta bureau chief for the New York Times Kim Severson, Dining Critic for Atlanta Magazine and Knife & Fork Christiane Lauterbach, Editor for Eater Atlanta, Blissful Glutton Jennifer Zyman, and CNN Eatocracy contributor Emily Smith. 250 Mash-up taste tickets will be available ($5 to taste all 10 dishes).

In the news…PRFM love!

Winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best Farmers Market”

Buckhead Patch video—check it out to see what’s coming in season this fall!


- Jennifer Maley

"Fall"ow that beard (again)!

Chef Demo with
Kevin Gillespie of Woodfire Grill
10:00 a.m. on 9/17
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
The anticipation of fall has made us just that “punny,” y’all. But in all seriousness, we’re excited to welcome back acclaimed chef and recent cartoon star Kevin Gillespie to the PRFM demo tent. His passion for using local, organic, and sustainable ingredients is unwavering and his food is a testament to the delicious results. For a taste of the much-deserved praise Gillespie’s received, check out last year’s blog post. This year, he’s been up to just a few more things…working on two cookbooks and partnering with Morelli’s Ice Cream on a second location complete with seasonal sundaes. Oh, and a little thing like getting married. In his spare time (which we can’t believe he has much of), he enjoys camping, playing music and barbecuing. You won’t want to miss this Saturday’s demo—local food from one of our favorite local gents.

P.S. Market Gift Certificates are now available—perfect for everyone and every occasion because, hey, everyone loves good food!

Coming Soon(er): October

Starting in Oct: Market opens at 9:00 a.m.
Sleep in a bit, then come shopping!

Field of Greens
Sunday, October 2
The sixth annual festival will be held at Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm (in Covington) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 2. Tickets are $20 in advance (available at PRFM on 9/17 and 10/1 or online at www.fieldofgreensfestival.com), $25 at the gate. Admission includes unlimited tastings from the Chef's Tent. Children 12 and under enter for free. Event proceeds benefit the local farming culture through Slow Food Atlanta, supporting Truly Living Well's Wheat Street Garden project.

Save the Date: Market Mash-up
Saturday, October 15^th
Remember how fun last year’s mash-up was? Excited to see what new creations our Market vendors will create this year? You won’t want to miss PRFM on October 15^th, including your favorite vendors working together plus a new Silent Auction featuring Market goodies!


- Jennifer Maley

Fall is in the air

This Week at PRFM
OK, we’re not going to lie, we may have done a “thank you, weather” dance this week because fall is definitely coming, y’all. With that crisp air comes pears and apples, so be sure and grab some at this week’s PRFM! And do a little dance, maybe (we won’t judge).

Chef Demo with Todd Ginsberg
of Bocado — 10:00 a.m. on 9/10
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
He’s not just the guy who creates that amazingly delicious “other burger” over on the Westside. Well, he is that guy (thanks, Chef), but he’s also an honor grad from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in some mighty fine kitchens—from the award-winning The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta to Paris’ acclaimed Lucas Carton restaurant to launching Madison's in Highlands, N.C. From there, Ginsberg moved to New York City where he applied his talents at the world-renowned Alain Ducasse. But we’re oh-so-glad he decided to return to the ATL, where he joined Concentrics Restaurants and made his mark as opening executive chef at TAP and went on to serve as chef at TROIS. Ginsberg’s since branched out on his own to open Bocado, now in its second year, to rave reviews—from being named one of Atlanta Magazine’s “Best New Restaurants” to one of AJC dining critic John John Kessler’s “new favorites” to a shout-out in The Wall Street Journal’s article “The New New South.” At Bocado, you can enjoy lunch and dinner featuring fresh produce from PRFM farmers, which is just another reason why we’ve got nothing but rave reviews for Chef Ginsberg, too. Oh, and that burger…

Also this week…

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Kids Learning Patch
Sponsored by The Captain Planet Foundation
Check out the Kids Learning Patch tent for a family-friendly demo & activity!

Live Music by Jules and The Gents
A little shopping music to go with that spectacular weather? Yes, please.

Coming Soon—October

Starting in October: Market opens at 9:00 a.m.
Sleep in a bit, then come shopping!

Field of Greens
Sunday, October 2
The sixth annual festival will be held at Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm (in Covington) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 2. Tickets are $20 in advance (available at PRFM on 9/17 and 10/1 or online at www.fieldofgreensfestival.com), $25 at the gate. Admission includes unlimited tastings from the Chef's Tent. Children 12 and under enter for free. Event proceeds benefit the local farming culture through Slow Food Atlanta, supporting Truly Living Well's Wheat Street Garden project.

Save the Date: Market Mash-up
Saturday, October 15th
Remember how fun last year’s mash-up was? Excited to see what new creations our Market vendors will create this year? You won’t want to miss PRFM on October 15th, including your favorite vendors working together plus a new Silent Auction featuring Market goodies!


- Jennifer Maley

Celebrate Summer & Welcome Fall

This Week at PRFM
Stock up on Labor Day favorites like hot dogs, buns, peppers, lettuce, melons, cucumbers, herbs, and much more at PRFM!

Chef Demo with Zeb Stevenson
of Livingston Restaurant + Bar
10:00 a.m. on 9/3
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
Chef Zeb Stevenson grew up in Indiana with a love for simple food rooted in a culture of gardening, canning and hunting. His appreciation for the many skilled hands that go into food production serves him well in his position as Executive Chef at Livingston, where he favors local and organic ingredients to create his contemporary American menu. Having come to Livingston from Spice Market Atlanta, Stevenson’s training with master chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is evident in the international influences he brings to the table—the result? Innovative American dishes with modern, fresh flair. Looking for a little flair in your cooking? Stop by this Saturday’s demo for a few tips and a lot of taste.

Coming Soon

Field of Greens
Sunday, October 2
The sixth annual festival will be held at Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm (in Covington) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 2. Festivities include the legendary Chef’s Tent, featuring 30 of the best farm to table chefs from Atlanta and Athens; Kid’s Village; live music from local bands; festival market; and craft demonstrations. Plus two new activities: “Meals from the Market,” where you’ll learn growing tips from local farmers and taste simple seasonal recipes; and the “F' n' Chef Competition,” which pits three local chefs against each other in an “Iron Chef” style battle (local food celebrity judges included). Tickets are $20 in advance (available at PRFM on 9/3, 9/10, and 10/1, or online at www.fieldofgreensfestival.com), $25 at the gate. Admission includes unlimited tastings from the Chef's Tent. Children 12 and under enter for free. Event proceeds benefit the local farming culture through Slow Food Atlanta, supporting Truly Living Well's Wheat Street Garden project.

Save the Date: Market Mash-up
Saturday, October 15th
Remember how fun last year’s mash-up was? Excited to see what new creations our Market vendors will create this year? You won’t want to miss PRFM on October 15th, including your favorite vendors working together plus a new Silent Auction featuring Market goodies!


- Jennifer Maley

On WABE: Sweet Sounds of the Ice Cream Social

July is National Ice Cream Month and, while it is clearly our duty to enjoy a bowl or two of this frozen treat as often as time and pant sizes allow, it’s even better to have enjoyed 30 fantastic flavors at last month’s Ice Cream Social! The fourth annual event benefiting Slow Food Atlanta brought together top chefs and home cooks, one delicious bowl at a time. Take a listen to the sounds of this year’s Social here, originally aired on WABE’s City Café. Warning: side effects to listening include hand to spoon reflexes and frequent trips to your freezer or local ice cream purveyor.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and the Farmers Market by making up a batch of homemade ice cream, yogurt or sorbet, like this easy Blueberry Sorbet, made with fresh berries from the Market!




- Jennifer Maley