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 Eco-Friendly Foods of Moneta, VA offers pasture-fed pork, poultry, lamb, and beef. They may also have the best smelling booth at the market with samples of their fresh sausage browned up in a skillet on-site and offered for customers to sample. (Sanjay Suchak)

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