Eastern Market

Finally reopened in July 2009 after a devastating fire in April 2007 gutted this Capitol Hill institution, historic Eastern Market can still claim that it has been in continuous operation since 1873: The indoor vendors set up stands across the street in temporary quarters and the outdoor farmers' market stalls remained open throughout, selling fresh produce and other goods on Saturdays and flea market items on Sundays. Today Eastern Market's restored South Hall is once again a bustling bazaar, where area farmers, greengrocers, bakers, butchers, and others sell their wares Tuesday through Sunday, joined by a second line of farmers outside on the weekend, as well as 100 or so local artisans hawking jewelry, paintings, pottery, woodwork, and other handmade items. Best of all is the Saturday morning ritual of breakfasting on blueberry pancakes at the Market Lunch counter. The market is open 7am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm (call for other days and times of operations).

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