Hello and happy #TacoTuesday! The folks at @njdotc Hello and happy #TacoTuesday! The folks at @njdotcom have ranked their 31 most favoritest tacos in the entire state and the Golden Avocado Taco from @eattacoria made the cut. 🎉 Celebrate their win by ordering up a few of those bad boys today!
Know of anyone looking to open up a new restaurant Know of anyone looking to open up a new restaurant or business? The new buildings on Route 53 in Morris Plains heading toward Littleton Road have space available for lease!
If you know us, you know that we’re big fans of If you know us, you know that we’re big fans  of Inspiration Roll… and their JK Rowling Fries 🤤 what’s your go to?
At long last, and after much anticipation, the tea At long last, and after much anticipation, the team at @autodidactbeer is opening TODAY and is ready for YOU. A passion project between two friends and their live for good beer and brewing has sprung forth to Morris Plains’ newest addition. Their doors officially swing open today at 4 pm (closing at 10), and we got a sneak peek this morning for you. 🤩 The space is large and beautiful. Featuring a super clean aesthetic with soft industrial vibes and cues from nature, there is lounge seating, bar stools and plenty of space to mill around with friends. Parking is available in the front and in a lot in the back, their taps are primed, their cases filled and the only thing missing is you. Stop in and give them a welcome to the neighborhood, and be sure to follow their journey on @autodidactbeer. Cheers! 🍻
We waited a bit for the craziness to die down and We waited a bit for the craziness to die down and finally checked out @centraltaqueriaofficial on South Street and boy was it worth the wait. We were greeted quickly with a friendly smile, poured over the menu and ended up getting two chicken tacos, chicharron de queso and mandarin soda. It was ready quickly and man, did we ever inhale it. So good! What a fun and delicious addition to Morristown - stop in and start working your way through the menu. We know we plan to do just that. 😋
Effin Egg is OPEN and good lord are their sandwich Effin Egg is OPEN and good lord are their sandwiches GOOD. We chowed down on their Dirty Jersey, which is their take on perhaps Jersey’s most popular breakfast offering … the ubiquitous Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese, natch. The brioche bun is soft and pillowy, the cheese is Cheddar, the Taylor Ham is GENEROUS, and the eggs are runny … this is a five napkin sandwich if you don’t want to have to run home and change before your next appointment like we did. 😂 So, so good. This is the first location in New Jersey, they have vegetarian and gluten free options, and they will be offering delivery. While their current hours are until 4 pm, they do plan some future late nights to take care of the bar crowd as they head home. 🙌🏻 Outdoor seating will be available, and there are a few tables inside as well. Don’t miss the newest addition to Morristown’s restaurant scene - tag us if you go!
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It’s a bit windy but the sun is out, and so are It’s a bit windy but the sun is out, and so are all the vendors at the Morris Winter Market. ☀️ This booth is always a must-stop for us - the flavored butters are worth the visit alone! But we also left the market with dog treats, scones, fresh produce and more. Open until 1 pm in the Convent Station train station parking lot.
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Meet the Locals, Shopping · November 1, 2022

Grow It Green’s Morris Winter Farmers Market

If you thought farmers’ markets were only in the Summer, think again! The Morris Winter Market kicks off in December and celebrates local purveyors, artisans, makers, and more.

Grow It Green's Morris Winter Farmers Market in Morris Township, NJ - themorrisguide.com
We love a farmers’ market that goes through the Winter season. Given our weather during this time of year, was it tough to get vendors to sign on?

Thanks—we love the winter market too! Last year, when we moved outside, there was hesitation by vendors because of the weather. Preparing for a winter outdoor market takes more planning and resilience. It is cold out there, particularly standing for that many hours. With people’s businesses looking for a place to sell safely and local people needing a reliable place to shop because of COVID-19, we really were driven to make the market possible.

Some of our longtime vendors were unable to come, because the cold was going to be too difficult. We added new vendors throughout the season, revising our outreach beyond traditional vendors. Some of the vendors had recently started their businesses born out of a change in people’s personal situations due to COVID-19. We had more vendors than we had space for. In addition, we made the decision to extend the season to help out vendors and customers.

Due to high attendance in the first season, it was surprisingly easy to have vendors sign on for the 2021/2022 winter market season. With the move, we were able to say yes to more vendors. The market really becomes its own community, forming a bond among vendors caring for each other and giving each other tips to manage a successful business. Customers seem to be very appreciative of the vendors’ efforts coming out in the winter.

Grow It Green's Morris Winter Farmers Market in Morris Township, NJ - themorrisguide.com
Why do you think having the Winter Market is so important?

I think having a Winter Market is important for the local community and economy. The market gives small businesses an opportunity to sell their products all year round. These are businesses that may rely on markets as their main source for reaching customers. Spending locally puts money back into the area, because they are buying supplies locally and hiring local people. Plus our vendors are committed to sustainable practices that are beneficial to our own environment. If you have a chance to ask them about how they grow, raise and create what they sell, you will be amazed and it is wonderful for children to meet these people. Our vendors serve as educators about ways to support the environment as a consumer if you have the time to hear their stories!

The Winter Market encourages neighbors to get outside, creating a place to interact with each other safely. Many children came to the market last year, and it was one of the few places where they would see other people outside of their own families, particularly when schools were closed. We love to see people getting out- it’s great for the physical and emotional health of our community.

What has been the biggest challenge or surprise with running the Winter Market?

Just like any farmer or farmers market vendor would know, we operate at the mercy of nature. Weather uncertainty is one of our main concerns with running the Winter Market particularly now that we are outside. The whole operation preps for the market with this uncertainty in the back of their minds, because of the investment of time and product each week. We are always hopeful that we are going to be open. We take some bad weather blows during the season, but the sunny days always seem to make up for it.

Knowing that people bundle up and make the effort to come out in the cold weather is always appreciated and encouraged. Beyond supporting our vendors, we want to give people a reason to be active and connect with others in all weather.

Grow It Green's Morris Winter Farmers Market in Morris Township, NJ - themorrisguide.com
Thinking ahead to the next Winter market, any changes or additions to look forward to?

Since the market has grown in size, we would like to further enhance the market experience for our customers. Grow It Green Morristown is concerned about the health of the community and we want to curate a market experience that everyone can enjoy; a neighborhood place where people can shop, socialize, play and enjoy being outdoors, even in the winter. We would like to increase outreach to SNAP customers for the fresh food, and provide a place for the students from the 3 local universities to come as well.

Perhaps we can get the Colonial Coach to allow more people to reach the market who experiences hardships with transportation. We offer spaces each year to nonprofit organizations like us to reach out to the community too, and we can build on that with more activities and engagement with the community to learn about environmental and food justice issues.

We are looking for sponsorships as well. There are possibilities as well to offer live music and some public interactive art, and maybe an entrepreneurial class to encourage more minority and woman owned businesses.

Grow It Green’s Morris Winter Farmers Market
Sundays December–April, 9:30am–1pm
Convent Train Station in Morris Township
growitgreenmorristown.org/wintermarket

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Hello and happy #TacoTuesday! The folks at @njdotc Hello and happy #TacoTuesday! The folks at @njdotcom have ranked their 31 most favoritest tacos in the entire state and the Golden Avocado Taco from @eattacoria made the cut. 🎉 Celebrate their win by ordering up a few of those bad boys today!
Know of anyone looking to open up a new restaurant Know of anyone looking to open up a new restaurant or business? The new buildings on Route 53 in Morris Plains heading toward Littleton Road have space available for lease!
If you know us, you know that we’re big fans of If you know us, you know that we’re big fans  of Inspiration Roll… and their JK Rowling Fries 🤤 what’s your go to?
At long last, and after much anticipation, the tea At long last, and after much anticipation, the team at @autodidactbeer is opening TODAY and is ready for YOU. A passion project between two friends and their live for good beer and brewing has sprung forth to Morris Plains’ newest addition. Their doors officially swing open today at 4 pm (closing at 10), and we got a sneak peek this morning for you. 🤩 The space is large and beautiful. Featuring a super clean aesthetic with soft industrial vibes and cues from nature, there is lounge seating, bar stools and plenty of space to mill around with friends. Parking is available in the front and in a lot in the back, their taps are primed, their cases filled and the only thing missing is you. Stop in and give them a welcome to the neighborhood, and be sure to follow their journey on @autodidactbeer. Cheers! 🍻
We waited a bit for the craziness to die down and We waited a bit for the craziness to die down and finally checked out @centraltaqueriaofficial on South Street and boy was it worth the wait. We were greeted quickly with a friendly smile, poured over the menu and ended up getting two chicken tacos, chicharron de queso and mandarin soda. It was ready quickly and man, did we ever inhale it. So good! What a fun and delicious addition to Morristown - stop in and start working your way through the menu. We know we plan to do just that. 😋
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