Written by Luis Arjona, Kylie Cooper and Alexa Rodriguez
Photography by Deux Boheme
What if we told you that you can check just about anything off your grocery list by shopping locally? Among family farms specializing in pasture-raised meat, dedicated growers harvesting fresh produce, boutique shops offering unique condiments and tried-and-true international markets selling anything and everything you need to fill the pantry, there is a plethora of local growers, farmers, makers and shops selling high-quality food items in the Coastal Bend.
It might mean splitting your shopping up into a couple of days, but the fruits of your labor will surely be worth it. Whether it’s a Sunday French toast breakfast with scratch-made bread from a farmers market vendor, a charcuterie board curated with goodies from a local provisions shop or a steak dinner with the meat and salad greens hailing from the same Coastal Bend farm, we’re here to help you eat local … even from home.
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A list of international markets and local vendors that supply spices, pickled items, condiments, shelf-stable goods and more in the Coastal Bend.
