Table Hopping with Morris Gut: Fall Drives to Farms and Markets
Want to visit a farmstand or pick your own apples or pumpkins, savor some cider and doughnuts, too? Take a flavorful fall foliage drive with the whole family. Here are some great destinations, and be sure to check ahead for hours and availability:
Ramsey’s Farm, 17 Ramsey Road, Scarsdale, a longstanding tradition. As colorful and friendly as ever. Seasonal flowers and bounty. 914-723-3817
Mangone’s Nursery & Farmers Market,1427 E. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. This past year they activated the Soup Shack serving Lobster Rolls. This fall they are offering cider doughnuts, too. 914-698-3865
Westchester Greenhouses & Farm, 332 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale. The seasonal harvest grown locally. 914-949-9403 www.westchestergreenhouses.com
Thompson’s Cider Mill, 335 Blinn Road, Croton-On-Hudson & Thompson’s Fable Farm, 1311 Kitchawan Road (Rt.134), Ossining. Local fall artisanal foods like cider, donuts and pies. Cider Tasting Room. Next to Teatown Lake Reservation. 914-409-3433 www.thompsonscidermill.com
Wilken’s Farm, 1313 Whitehall Road, Yorktown Heights. Marking their 106th year, visit the farmers market or pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, even Christmas Trees. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM through mid-December. 914-245-5111 www.wilkensfarm.com
Stuart’s Fruit Farm, 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs. This farm has been operating since 1828, strewn with old tractors and rural artifacts, you can pick your own fruit and produce or visit the farmers market for fresh cider donuts and pies. Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM. 914-245-2784 www.stuartsfarm.com
Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem. Operated by first generation farmers since 2011, the farm store is open daily 9 AM to 6 PM. On-site kitchen Monday to Friday. Get tickets online for apple picking. CSA membership available. 914-485-1210 www.harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Hayfield’s, 1 Bloomer Road, North Salem. Owner Renea Dayton’s multi-faceted country market bustles daily inside and out. From the in-house kitchen: coffee, breakfast, lunch, soups, salads, ice cream. Colorful flowers, too. 914-669-8275 www.hayfieldsmarket.com
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem. Weekend reservations required. 914-277-3188 www.outhouseorchardsny.com
Muscoot Farmers Market, Route 100, Katonah, part of Muscoot Farm. More than 20 vendors. The farmers market operates every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM through November. Free admission. 914-864-7283 www.muscootfarm.org
Salinger’s Orchards, 200 Guinea Road, Brewster. Farm market and bakery. No pick-your-own, fresh-picked apples at the market. The bus on the grounds provides food and beverages. 845-277-3521 www.salingersorchards.com
Hilltop Farm and Environmental Center is an historic working farm dating back to the 18th Century, spanning 187 hilly acres. It is owned and operated by Westchester County and supported by Friends of Hilltop. 10 percent of produce grown is donated to food pantries and soup kitchens. Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights. 914-862-5050 www.hilltophanoverfarm.org
Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at 914-235-6591. E-mail gutreactions@optonline.net