What does it mean to
Eat Like a Local?
We all want access the best food secrets of the places where we live and visit. When you adopt the ethos of Eating Like a Local, your culinary experiences take on new dimensions, becoming more diverse and enriching. At Mass Farmers Markets, we're fueled by the belief that food is the universal connector. It serves as the foundation for our celebrations and an avenue to partake in life's simple joys. While venturing to a local farmers market is an excellent way to broaden your culinary horizons, there are many ways to Eat Like a Local.
Let us be a guide on your journey, helping you explore new flavors and cultures while actively supporting and immersing yourself in the local community.
To help you get started, we've curated a simple guide to master the art of Eating Like a Local in Massachusetts.
Share your experiences with us! Use the hashtag #EatLikeALocalInMA on Instagram and Facebook to show us your local foodie adventures.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and sample the produce and products that put New England cuisine on the map.
Click on each option below for recommendations.
Check out a farmers market
Enjoy some fresh fruit and vegetables direct from an MA farm!
visit a specialty grocer
From fresh pasta to gourmet sauces, don’t miss out on MA’s speciality grocery stores.
pick your own farms
Spend the day picking fresh strawberries, blueberries, and apples at a local MA farm.
*Farm to table restaurants
Eat like a local at one of MA’s many restaurants offering fresh locally grown produce. *Please note: This list was created in 2021; some restaurants may have closed.
Share your pictures of you eating local with us using the hashtag #EatLikeALocalInMA