In last night’s, post, I reported that the Memphis Farmers Market had put up its end of year survey up, where patrons could leave feedback on the things they liked best. There was an interesting question: How would you feel if MFM served alcohol at the market? And a follow-up: If MFM were to serve alcohol, what type would you prefer? Here are some ideas I came up with last night.
Walk-me-down… that aisle to purchase fresh produce
Gin & juice… Taking juicing to a whole ‘nother level
Ultra late night party spot for those who want to keep going after Purple Haze closes: “Hey, the farmers market opens at 7, let’s walk down there and keep drinking!”
Spike the watermelon you just bought without ever having to leave the market
Breakfast shot: Take a shot of Jameson followed by a shot of orange juice then eat a piece of Pigasus smoked bacon (called a “breakfast shot” because the combination tastes like a pancake)
Turn Whitton Farms into a pickup joint by putting a bar out front. Where else in Tennessee can you buy a woman locally grown fresh flowers and a vodka soda at the same place?
Or, if you want to go more upscale: Wine, locally-baked bread, and locally-produced goat cheese. Let the romance begin!
PBR under the pavilion: Potatoes, beets, radishes
If you drink enough booze, even kale tastes good
Call a cab to the farmers market, then have a Call-a-Cab at the farmers market
Learn to can your own vegetables… and your own moonshine
Sign up for Crop Hop 5K and get a dollar Beam and Coke
Ultimate hot shot: Fireball followed by a bite of a fiery pepper
Note: These are all meant in good fun and I am not trying to denigrate the farmers market or the idea of selling alcohol there (which by the way, I am neither for nor against) in any way. Don’t forget that the holiday market will happen 10-1 Saturday at the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson.
I will probably be back this evening with a news post, so check back after 5:30.