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Maria Olia
I am a freelance writer and the author of “The Little Black Book of Boston” (Peter Pauper Press). I fell in love with Boston when I was a kid, came to the city for college, and never left!…
I am a freelance writer and the author of “The Little Black Book of Boston” (Peter Pauper Press). I fell in love with Boston when I was a kid, came to the city for college, and never left!
Travel is my passion; and I have written dozens of articles about the various places that I have visited. My absolute favorite travel destination is Tuscany, the most “exotic” place that I have visited is Iran, and my dream vacation is Greece.
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Shopping As Entertainment : Boston's Haymarket
Every Friday and Saturday it's a loud street scene as pushcart vendors hawk fruit, vegetables and flowers at Haymarket, Boston's open air market.
This is not a high-end "farmer's market"- Haymarket is a general wholesale produce market that is open to the public. And given the challenging economic times many are facing, Haymarket is busier then ever. There are throngs of people walking among the stalls- including families with babies in strollers, the elderly with rolling shopping baskets, small restaurant owners, and curious tourists.
Of course you can buy produce by the box, but you can buy produce by the piece too. The prices are incredible. This week oranges were four for just a $1, pears were three for $1. But be warned: This is not pick your own. Never touch the produce or you will be yelled at by the vendors. Really.
Haymarket is open year-round on Friday and Saturday, and the hours are generally from dawn to dusk.