Top Chefs Share Farmers Market Tips for NYC's 50th Greenmarket Anniversary
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Greenmarket in New York City, Vogue spoke with several renowned chefs for their insights on exploring farmers markets. Chef Telly Justice shops multiple times weekly, crafting her meals around seasonal produce. Patty Lee favors yellow beefsteak tomatoes from Sycamore Farms for her snapper crudo, while Nick Tamburo advocates for Eckerton's tomatoes and peppers. Igor Almeida Cabral highlights the Union Square Greenmarket at Claudette, and Daniel Boulud emphasizes using fresh ingredients as inspiration. Jay Kumar enjoys family outings to the Grand Army market, all chefs lauding vendors such as Halal Pastures and Amoon Farm for their unique offerings.
Key facts
- New York City's first Greenmarket opened in summer 1976, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025.
- Vogue interviewed six chefs: Telly Justice, Patty Lee, Nick Tamburo, Daniel Boulud, Jay Kumar, and Igor Almeida Cabral.
- Telly Justice is chef and co-owner of Hags in the East Village; she visits the market three times a week.
- Patty Lee is chef at Lei, which won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant.
- Nick Tamburo is chef at Smithereens, named one of America's best restaurants by the New York Times in 2025.
- Igor Almeida Cabral worked with Alain Ducasse for a decade before joining Claudette in June 2025.
- Jay Kumar is chef and owner of Lore and Folk in Park Slope.
- Daniel Boulud is a renowned chef who emphasizes letting ingredients shine.
- Chefs recommend engaging senses, talking to farmers, and exploring with an open mind.
- Specific vendors mentioned: Halal Pastures, Sycamore Farms, Amoon Farm, Eckerton, Norwich Meadows Farm, Lani's Farm, Migliorelli Farm, El Rancho de Abuelito, G & J Florist.
Entities
Artists
- Telly Justice
- Patty Lee
- Nick Tamburo
- Daniel Boulud
- Jay Kumar
- Igor Almeida Cabral
- Alain Ducasse
Institutions
- Vogue
- Hags
- Lei
- Smithereens
- Claudette
- Lore and Folk
- James Beard Foundation
- New York Times
- Union Square Greenmarket
- Tompkins Square Greenmarket
- Grand Army farmers market
- Greenmarket
Locations
- New York City
- East Village
- Chinatown
- Union Square
- Tompkins Square
- Greenwich Village
- Park Slope
- Marseille
- Portugal
- Cape Verde