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More exciting news on the Astorian urban farm front, with another newcomer in the mix. Aside from the Brooklyn Grange, please give a warm welcome to the new Hellgate Farm, brought to you by longtime Astorians and food preservationists, Stephanos Koullias and Rob McGrath. These guys have an enormous food reputation in the nabe, Stephanos leading many food workshops, composting initiatives and all things responsible-food related.
Their new farm, run out of their residences, is home to responsibly clean food including various veggies, fruits, and even two bee hives. After these goods are harvested, they're sold exclusively through their private farm stand set up in partnership with the fabulous Queens Kickshaw, one of my Astoria-newcomer favorites. Here are more details about how you can get your hands on these deliciously organic, local goodies.
The Hellgate Farmstand at The Queens Kickshaw
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. - Noon
Get there early to ensure you get the best goods! Happy shopping.
The Queens Kickshaw - 40-17 Broadway, Astoria NY 11103
718.777.0913
M/R Train to Steinway Street
www.thequeenskickshaw.com
It's certainly a treat to see more urban farming initiatives taken in Astoria. Living in the NYC metro area, a lot of the times it is hard to know where, exactly, your produce comes from. We look forward to stopping by the Hellgate Farmstand in the near future!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to it too and can't wait to sample their goodies. Especially the honey.
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