Happenings at Downtown Farmers' Market Today, July 20

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Next Friday, July 27 is Car Free Friday at DFM! Downtown Farmers Market has partnered with Bike Cleveland, The Bike Rack, Ohio City Bike Co-op and Cleveland Critical Mass to bring you a full day of car-free festivities. Because there's no reason you shouldn't get outside and enjoy the summer on two wheels - even on a work day! BIKE TO BREAKFAST 7am-9am: The Bike Rack (2148 E. 4th St) - Local cyclist and underground chef John McGovern will be cooking up his loved breakfast sandwiches using local ingredients from Downtown Farmers Market vendors (Peddler Bread, Ohio Farm Direct, Blaze Gourmet, and SpiceHound). Rising Star Coffee Roaster will provide freshly roasted and brewed coffee. ALL FOR FREE! BIKE TO THE FARMERS MARKET 11am-2pm:  Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square (NW Quadrant of Public Square) - Lunch specials and free grass-fed ice cream for riders and Bike Cleveland members; free bike tune-ups by The Bike Rack; bike valet parking by Ohio City Bike Co-op; and live music by Virgin Lungs. Cleveland-area bike organizations, including Bike Cleveland and Crank-set Rides, will be also there to catch you up on all the bike-happenings in CLE and RTA will have information on biking and transit.  BIKE TO HAPPY HOUR 5pm-7pm at Noodlecat (234 Euclid Ave) - $3.00 Gyoza for riders in addition to regular happy hour specials RIDE YOUR BIKE 7pm at Public Square (NW Quadrant of Public Square) - Cleveland Critical Mass RSVP on Facebook and let us know you're coming! Today at Downtown Farmers Market!   Heirloom tomatoes from Por Bar Farms   Vendor Highlights Por Bar Farms Edamame Soy Beans, Tomatoes, Snap Beans, Tomatillos, Chili Peppers, Scallions, Beets, Carrots Harvest in Christ Arugula, round zucchini, green onions, heirloom green tomatoes, radishes, heirloom broccoli, kale and garlic Community Greenhouse Partners Microgreens, cherry and golden tomatoes, garlic and swiss chard Maggie's Farm Golden Beets, Swiss Chard, Russian Kale, Carrots, Tuscan Kale, Peppers, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Onions Tea and Honey Company Lavender Lemonade ($1.00/cup) Son of a Biscuit All natural dog biscuits for the pooch; coconut bars and cookies for you! Vendor Highlights - lunch specials!   Judy’s Oasis Fresh baked white and wheat Pita bread, hummus, meat pies and spinach & feta pies In Forno Pizza Classic (grated mozzerella, olive oil) $10 Margherita (fresh mozzerella, basil, oregano, olive oil) $12 Di Parma (prosciutto, grated mozzerella, fresh garlic, basil, olive oil) $14 Bianco (fresh mozzerella, tomato, fresh garlic, olive oil, basil) $13 Pepperoni (grated mozzerella, pepperoni) $14 Veggie (grated mozzerella, mushroom, black olives, basil, olive oil) $13 Spinach (baby spinach, fresh mozzerella, tomato, olive oil, garlic) $12 ***Wood-fired pizza featuring toppings from vendors at the market; also available by the slice w/ free drink*** Mad Mouth Gyros Classic Gyro $7 Chicken Gyro $7 Chicken Wrap $8 Mad Mouth Gyro $9 Pita Melt $10 Gyro Platter $10 Salads $9 Fresh-Cut Fries $2.50 Greek Fries $3.50 Greek Burger $8 Pulled Pork Sandwich or Wrap $8 Baklava $3.50 Kataifi $2.50 ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Ohio Farm Direct Grass-fed beef burgers and cheeseburgers Toasted cheese make w/ Peddler's Bread Ice Cream Drinkable yogurt Take-home cheese ***Made with local and organic grass-fed cheese, milk and beef*** ***You can still purchase your favorite grass-fed cheese - just vsit the truck*** The Nosh Box Caprese Panini***$8 Tomato Slices Mozzarella Cheese Basil Pesto Served on Ciabatta Bread Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini**$8 Grilled White Meat Chicken Applewood Bacon Swiss American Cheese Creamy Ranch Sauce Pressed on Ciabatta Bread Doublewide Macaroni Sandwich***$8 Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Bacon American Cheese Swiss American Cheese Grilled on two slices of Texas Toast Italian Sausage Sandwich***$8 Di Russo Sausage Lightly Grilled Bell Peppers and Onions Marinara Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Rosemary and Salt Tater Tots***$3 Ice Cold Drinks***$1 and $2 ***Accepts all major credit cards***   Recipe: Beet Chips Golden beets from Maggie's Farm 1 bunch of beets - although they're so good I recommend doubling the recipe! Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pink Himilayan Salt from Spicehound 1. Thinly slice beets. Toss with olive oil in a bowl. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Flip beets and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until crisp. 3. Remove from oven and top with salt. 4. Cool on wire rack. Enjoy! Live Music: Shawn Mischak from the band Kid Tested, 11:30am-1:30pm http://www.facebook.com/kidtestedband “Produce Perks” accepted: EBT users will receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last. Please stop by the information table for more information or to use your card. EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information of fill out the online application here.   Here's our complete list of vendors for the 2012 season: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs Community Greenhouse Partners: Organic vegetables and greens grown just a few blocks east of downtown Harvest in Christ: Heirloom produce grown using sustainable methods Lucia's Fresh Produce: Hard neck garlic grown in Old Brooklyn Maggie's Farm: An urban farm located in The Stockyards Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Crystal Moon Acres: Goats milk fudge and baked goods Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch Peddler Bread: Artisan bread bakery  Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Rising Star Coffee Roasters: Small batch coffee roasters located in Ohio City Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauce and salsas SPICEHOUND: High quality spices, herbs, chillies, and natural salts No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit The Tea and Honey Company: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items Kernels by Chrissie: hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn from Ohio grown corn BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients In Forno Pizza: Wood-fired authentic neopolitan pizza Pig Lickin' Good BBQ: Hot-off-the-grill BBQ, bottled sauces and salad dressings The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Mad Mouth Gyros: Authentic Greek and Mediterranean goods on the go Hodge Podge: Chris Hodgson's famous food truck Sun of a Biscuit Bone: All natural, preservative-free dog biscuits Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come hungry and enjoy a delicious lunch from one of our prepared food vendors. Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

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