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ARTIZONE

Artizone is an online specialty food shopping community. The strong alignment with our suppliers links you to an entire community of artisans and their products—those can all be purchased online together and delivered in one single package to your home. artizone.com

BAKED SPICE

Offers over 230 varieties of spices, herbs, orignal handcrafed spice blends which are blended in house, and hard to find spices. When you visit the shop you are greeted with the wonderful aroma of spices and can sample a wide variety of the spices before you buy. 5627 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas. 214- 351-5530. bakedspice.com

BLUE MESA GRILL

We’re committed to work with local farms that supply seasonal fruits and vegetables, mixing the bold and colorful tastes of the Southwest with our own Texas fl avor. See bluemesagrill.com for a list of locations in Addison, Dallas, Fort Worth & Southlake.

BLANCO

Blanco’s majestic centerpiece on the square is the old Blanco County courthouse built in 1885. Close to many National and State Parks, this Hill Country town is a popular tourist attraction. Many events planned for the Fall. blancochamber.com.

BOLSA

Bolsa’s menu consists of locally grown, organic products of compelling quality. The menu is also designed for take-away if dining in is not an option. Fresh, Local, Thoughtful. 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208; 214.367.9367, bolsadallas.com

BOLSA MERCADO

A gourmet market and eatery. House-made pastries, specialty meats, a juice and coffee bar, a variety of beer and wine selections and a menu offering daily to-go options. In the grocery section, farm eggs and dairy products, freshly picked produce and handcrafted food specialties. 634 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208; 214.942.0451.

BROKEN ARROW RANCH

Broken Arrow Ranch is an artisanal purveyor of high quality, free-range venison, antelope and wild boar meat from truly wild animals. 3296 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025; 800.962.4263, brokenarrowranch.com

BROWNWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A favorite destination for leisure and living, Brownwood is home to legendary barbeque, Coach Gordon Wood and Lake Brownwood. Our Historic Downtown and Cultural District offer year-round events and festivals. brownwoodchamber.org

CELEBRATION RESTAURANT, MARKET, CATERING & FARMERS MARKET

Celebration Restaurant has been offering great food since 1971 using fresh, local, seasonal produce. Our Market offers family meals, casseroles, dips, wines and appetizers to take home or give as gifts. Farmers Market Saturdays in lot. 4503 W. Lover’s Lane, Dallas, TX 78209; 214.351.5681 (Restaurant); 4515 W. Lover’s Lane 214.352.0031 (Market); Catering – 214.351.2456 celebrationrestaurant.com

COPPELL FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market providing fresh, seasonal produce and agricultural products from local growers and producers. Season schedule at CoppellFarmersMarket.org. 793 S. Coppell Road, Coppell. coppellfarmersmarket.org

COUNTY LINE FARMS

County Line Farms organic, pasture raised and grass fed dairy products are now available at select DFW area markets and natural food stores. Our milk is from our cows in Earth, Texas, and has the fl avor and freshness that you have been missing. countylinedairy.com

CREATIVE BY NATURE

We are a full service landscape design and installation company and retail nursery located in McKinney. Dream waterscapes and landscape creations for both commercial and residential settings are our specialty. 1605 S. McDonald Street, McKinney; 214.585.0011; creativebynature.biz

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET

Established in l941, one of the largest public markets of its type in the country offering a variety of fruit and vegetables where farmers, producers and dealers sell seasonal crops. 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas, TX. 214.670.5880, dallasfarmersmarket.org

DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET

Vendor supported local market that is open every Friday and Saturday from 8am until 1pm (or Sold Out). We invite interested local vendors to stop by the market or email us. 215 E. Front Street, Downtown Arlington; jbacpa@tx.rr.com; downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com

DRIPPING SPRINGS VODKA

Dripping Springs Vodka is handcrafted in an innovative, proprietary copper still, and blended with pure, mineral rich artesian spring water. 512.858.1199. drippingspringsvodka.com

EDEN’S ORGANIC

Eden’s Organic offers CSA memberships, independently owned organic garden center and market days where you can come out and meet the farmers, ranchers and producers. 4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX; 214.348.3336, edensorganicgardencenter.com

GARDEN CAFE

Local, family run. Serving breakfast and lunch. Occasional Dinner Parties. Beautiful organic garden! Outdoor Patio. We grow our own herbs and vegetables. Available for private parties. 5310 Junius Street, Dallas, TX. Tue-Sun 8-2. gardencafe.net

FRESHPOINT

Since the opening of family-owned American Produce in 1917, the LaBarba family has been a proud part of the Dallas / Fort Worth community, committed to bringing fresh and nutritious foods to the Farmers Market, local restaurants and the people of North Texas. 4721 Simonton Road, Dallas; 972.385.5800; freshpoint.com

GREENLING

Greenling delivers the farmer’s market to your doorstep! Huge selection of local and organic groceries -order online for fresh produce, dairy, grass-fed meats, dry goods & more, for the same price as the store with FREE delivery. greenling.com.

GREER FARM

Located near Daingerfi eld, Texas, lush pastures and towering pine and hardwood trees characterize this farm in Northeast Texas. Products include hay, fruit, berries, vegetables, fl owers, pine timber and Maine-Anjou cattle. 1444 CR 1125, Daingerfi eld, TX; 903.645.3232, greerfarm.com

KURRY KING

Dallas Spice Market roasting, grinding and producing fragrant Kurry King labeled spices, curries and vanilla beans. No MSG, salt, sugar, or artifi cial coloring or fl avoring added. Dallas Farmers Market, Shed 2 and 700 Main Street, Garland, TX 75040; call for days and times. 469.682.8883. Dallasspicemarket.com, kurryking@aol.com

LOCAL YOCAL FARM TO MARKET

A true “mom & pop” shop with heart, soul and passion. Available to small producers as a superior processing facility, with fresh grass-fed, free-range meats and a retail front with high quality, local products. 213 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney 75069; 214.504.0454, localyocalfarmtomarket.com

LOVERS LANE
OLIVE OIL

Features over 40 flavors of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegars on tap to taste before you buy. Gift Baskets-Discounted Refi lls. Come in and taste today! 5627 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas. 214-352- 5263. loverslaneoliveoilcompany.com

MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET AT CHESTNUT SQUARE AND ADRIATICA

Shop the Old Fashioned Way! More than 30 local vendors that offer vegetables, meat, eggs, wine, cheese, olive oil, jams, sauces, pasta, and more. Come out and meet the people who grow your food! 972.562.8790; Chestnutsquare.org

NORTH HAVEN GARDENS

North Haven Gardens is an independent garden center specializing in a wide variety of high quality perennials, herbs, bulbs, annuals, trees, shrubs and hard to find plants. Friendly and expert gardening staff. 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX; 214.363.5316, nhg.com

PAPA RICHTER’S ROACH RIDDER

The bug bait in a bottle cap! Environmentally safe. Easy application and extremely effective. Gets rid of roaches, ants, silverfish and water bugs for 6 to 8 months. People, Pet and Planet Friendly. Give Papa a try and see the bugs die. Order online at: roachridder.com

PATINA GREEN HOME AND MARKET

Located on McKinney’s historic square, co-owner and classically trained Chef, Robert Lyford, prepares a lunch menu that changes daily using seasonal and local ingredients. The casual atmosphere allows for a quick dine in or take away, as well as shopping the in-house farmer’s market. Lunch served Tuesday – Saturday 11-2. 116 N. Tennessee, Suite 102 972-548-9141. patinagreen.typepad.com

PAULA’S TEXAS SPIRITS

Paula’s Texas Orange and Paula’s Texas Lemon are handmade in Austin, Texas. With a distinct zesty citrus fl avor, these liqueurs can be sipped or combined with spirits for delicious cocktails. 512.636.6389, paulastexasorange.com, paulastexaslemon.com

POTAGER

Yes, real food still exists. It is being grown nearby by genuine farmers and raised by caring ranchers. Does it really taste any different from “industrial” food? Visit Potager to find out. 315 S. Mesquite St. 817.861.2292. potagercafe.com

ROCKET SCIENCE SALON

Blending Beauty, Nature and Technology. Rocket Science Salon is committed to providing our clients only the fi nest available Natural and Organic products. 6301 Gaston Ave., Dallas; 214.823.3288 rocketsciencesalon.com

SCARDELLO ARTISAN CHEESE

Scardello Artisan Cheese offers traditionally made, handcrafted and artisan foods, with approximately 150 cut-to-order seasonal cheeses, including American artisan cheese and a large selection of Texas cheeses. 3511 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219 214.219.1300. scardellocheese.com

TEXAS DAILY HARVEST

Is a certifi ed organic farm and dairy in northeast Texas. They bottle their own very special milk; make cheese, yogurt and butter; and raise pastured beef and pork. They deliver to homes and offi ces across the Metroplex. 903.335.1761; TexasMilk.com

TEXAS HEALTHLINE MEATS

A local supplier of grass fi nished beef (mostly Angus) & pastured poultry and pork. Our Chickens are moved every day on fresh grass and the proof is in the taste. 940.964.2315, texashealthlinemeats.com

TEXAS OLIVE RANCH

Texas Olive Ranch offers Texas-grown and pressed olive oil and olive trees as well as Texas-fl avored olive oils and balsamic vinegar. Visit our website for current information on where to find our products. 214.325.5787, 877.461.4708 (Toll free). texasoliveranch.com

TEXAS WORM RANCH

Texas Worm Ranch is a local resource for organic food production. We install organic vegetable gardens and provide education on organic and sustainable ecosystems. We sell: Red Wiggler worms, worm castings, Working Worm Bins, and Worm Wine™. txwormranch.com

THREE HAPPY COWS

Three Happy Cows is proud to produce ACS award winning drinkable yogurt, Greek yogurt spread, and caramel in our small Grade A plant in North Dallas. All of our products start with organic milk from Earth, Texas, contains real fruit, and live probiotics. You can fi nd us at many DFW area locations and at threehappycows.com. 972.247.1385.

TRINITY RIVER AUDUBON CENTER

Explore the amazing resources of the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban hardwood forest in the United States. Visitors have the opportunity to have hand-on experiences, four miles of Nature viewing trails, Children’s Discovery Garden and a great nature store. 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas; 214.398.8722; trinityriveraudubon.org

TURTLE RESTAURANT

The Turtle Restaurant offers casual fi ne dining in historic uptown Brownwood. A lot of dedication and a commitment to sourcing locally have allowed owners Mary and David Stanley to grow their connections with local producers, allowing them to serve tasty meals prepared from local sources. 514 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX; 325.646.8200 theturtlerestaurant.com

WHITE ROCK MARKET

Supports local farmers, food producers and craftsmen by providing a public space to sell fruit, vegetables and other products directly to our community. Located next to the Green Spot. 702 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas; whiterocklocalmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS

Whole Foods Market strives to offer the highest quality natural and organic products available to their customers, while caring about their communities and environment. wholefoodsmarket.com
Arlington
801 E. Lamar Blvd.
817.461.9362
Dallas
2118 Abrams at Gaston
214.824.1744
Dallas
11700 Preston at Forest
214.361.8887
Dallas
4100 Lomo Alto Dr.
214.520.7993
Dallas
Park Lane at Central Expwy.
214.342.4850
Fairview
105 Stacy Road
972.549.4090
Plano
2201 Preston at Park
972.612.6729
Richardson
Coit at Belt Line
972.699.8075

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