Although we're just reaching the peak of spring, D.C.’s local markets are packed with the fruits (and vegetables) of early summer abundance. We're lucky to live in a city that boasts an amazing number of markets specializing in local and fresh foods. From the Maine Avenue fish market to Eastern Market to the many farmers markets across the area, it’s easy to find fresh, local offerings that include fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and seafood. Many of the city’s markets are open year round and the Washington Post has a helpful guide that lets readers search for markets by location and day of the week. A recent trip to several area markets provided a glimpse of just some of the fantastic foods that May in the Mid-Atlantic has to offer.

Photos by Sanjay Suchak

Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market A wide selection of greens and fresh herbs are available from Gardener’s Gourmet of Uniontown, MD. Their offerings include a mesclun mix, baby arugula, spinach, fresh tarragon, chives (with the delicately onion-flavored purple blossoms still attached), and mint. (Sanjay Suchak)

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