Something completely unconnected with Hunters Hill - but just around the corner at Riverside; a Saturday market. Given the traffic problems at HH, I doubt this would ever work. However, it's worth paying a visit as the stalls are excellent.
The berry farmer - it's been a long time since I've seen strawberries as red as these.
There's only 25 stalls or so - but that's a sufficient quantity. It's not a huge market like Paddington or Glebe, but it doesn't need to be. There is one of everything you could want - so why try to jam in more? There's plenty of room to walk around without being crushed, and plenty of seating if you want to stop and take a break. I was in and out within about half an hour - I got just what I wanted without spending ages crawling from one stand to the next.
You can't do anything these days without having someone running around in a hi-viz vest.
Fantastic cheese - the camembert didn't survive the afternoon.
Every market needs a gourmet bacon and egg roll - preferably with home made tomato relish.
And a freshly made gozleme stand. The coffee machine was out of action when I went past, so I can't comment on that.
Some quiet background music from a talented trio.
Like HH, they don't want dogs on the property. (Kids and dog poo don't match).
But just like HH, there are always dog owners that will ignore the signs.
And like HH, they have a problem with kiddie snack litter.
But apart from that, the markets were top notch. There was plenty of parking, it was easy to get around and the produce on sale was superb. I emptied my wallet in no time. I hope the markets are a success, and that the school makes plenty of money from renting out the grounds. They're open every Saturday from 9am until I can't remember when - I recommend you have a look next weekend.
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