* Crenshaw Melons and sweet Italian “Serenade” Melons, a perfect match with Stachowski Brand prosciutto or try with a scoop of ice cream
* Hand packed Ice Creams in 13+ flavors…Pistachio, NY style Strawberry Cheesecake, Butter Pecan, Rocky Road, Black Forest, Butter Brickle, Coffee, Chocolate Marshmallow, Coconut Chip Almond, Cookie Dough, Vanilla, Dutch Apple and more…
* More from local Charcutier Jamie Stachowski – Duck Confit, Smoked Kielbasa, Prosciutto, Wild Boar Salami, Portuguese Linguica, Lamb Merguez, Pate de Campagne…
* Local Apples from Bigg Riggs in Loom, WV. Apples are in season now. We have Crispins, Johnny Golds, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, and Galas.
* Arugula, Mixed Greens, Squash, Beans from Sweet Rose Farm
As always, local and seasonal produce, guaranteed local and fresh milk, eggs, cow and goat raw milk cheeses, whole milk yogurt from grass fed jersey cows, grass fed bison, beef, pork and so much more.
Hope to see you at Maple Avenue Market this week!

Join us at the Maple Avenue Market this Saturday! The town of Vienna celebrates it’s2nd annual Oktoberfest from 11 am – 7 pm on historic Church St, just steps from our back door!
So we’re celebrating too! One month of business and partnerships with some of the best local food producers around!

We’ll be joined by Harry Reed of the Remington Pepper Co. to taste his freshly made, small batch salsas…look for Harry at 10 am.

Jamie Stachowski will be on hand from 3 – 6pm for tastings of delicious Stachowski Brand Charcuterie – Smoked and fresh Kielbasas, Bratwurst, Pate, and more!

Mention this blog post and receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases made Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Maple Avenue Market!

Keepin’ it Local,

Chris and Sara

Maple Avenue Market
128 Maple Avenue, E
Vienna, VA 22180
Wed – Fri: 10 am to 7 pm
Sat and Sun: 9 am to 8 pm

On the Gourmet
Great Falls and West End Alexandria Farmers’ Markets
9 am to 1 pm through November

chris@onthegourmet.com
sara@onthegourmet.com

at the Maple Avenue Market today!

come by and see us.

Maple Avenue Market
128 Maple Avenue, E.
Vienna, VA 22182

(two doors down from the Vienna Inn)

128 Maple Avenue, E.
Vienna, VA 22180
(two doors down from the Vienna Inn, next to the W&OD trail)

Opening weekend hours: Sat – Mon, 11 am – 8 pm.

Come visit our local foods market opening this weekend! The Maple Avenue Market is still home to On the Gourmet and now with our permanent location you can get your favorite local foods any time of the year.

Here’s a peek at some of the local farms and producers we’ll be partnering with to bring you the best in local and regional foods:
Jennifer’s Pastries of Great Falls, VA. homemade pies, cupcakes, quiches, and more
Bigg Riggs, Loom, WV. Bloody Mary Mix, Garlic n Herb Vinegar, Sweet Onion Wing Sauce, Peachberry Preserves, Wasabi Ketchup, Apple Butter, and lots more…
Stachowski Brand Charcuterie Arlington, VA. No need to buy from the back of a trooper…well, unless you want to. Come in for Chef Jamie’s locally made Merguez, Chicken Bratwurst, Pate de Campagne, Parisian Jambon Terrine, Portuguese Linguica, Kielbasa, oh how I could go on….
The Virginia Chutney Co. Perfect for pairing with meats and cheeses, delicious!
Susan Rice Truffle Products Excited to be an exclusive carrier of America’s Truffiere located just down the road in NC. Truffle Oils, Truffled Popcorn, Truffle Salts; look for more products to be added soon, like Truffle honey and Truffle mayonaisse! Affordable decadence like this, you have to try.
FireFly Farms Artisan Goat Cheese Maryland. Delicious, fresh and aged goat cheeses; Buche Noir, Mountaintop Bleu, Chevre, and a playful approach to a Goat brie-style round.
Trickling Springs Creamery Chambersburg, PA. Delivered fresh for you! Organic milk in glass bottles, fresh, brown eggs, raw milk cheeses, organic butter, half-n-half, heavy cream, buttermilk, healthful yogurts, handpacked ice creams in so many flavors!
Keswick Creamery Raw Jersey Milk Cheeses from Pennsylvania.
Baker Pork Farms, Mt. Jackson, VA. Farm raised pork chops, Italian sausage, ribs, bacon, breakfast sausage links
Buffalo Ridge Farm, Rixeyville, VA. Grass fed, humanely raised Bison and Angus Beef, individual cuts and whole or half animals; heritage breed Turkeys
Milcreek Farms, Loudoun County, VA. Grass fed, humanely raised lamb
Sweet Rose Farm, Highland County, VA. Arugula and salad greens, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers.

We will continue our quest to find the finest from area farmers and small producers to provide the best local foods for you and your family! Come visit us at the Maple Avenue Market, where we’re Keepin’ it Local!

Maple Avenue Market
open Labor Day Weekend, Saturday – Monday 11am – 8pm
128 Maple Avenue, E.
Vienna, VA 22180
(703)957-9348

We’re progressing quickly with getting our new home ready to open! The Maple Avenue Market will be located at 128 Maple Avenue E., Vienna, VA 22180. We’re shooting to open in 2 weeks! More than 500 hours (thank you Kirk!!!) have gone into renovations so far, using reclaimed and re-purposed materials for most of the work. Our butcher block counter is made from reclaimed rough-cut cherry, poplar, and sycamore bought at Community Forklift; two old barn doors have been used to create a partition; old grain bins from a general store line the front hallway; and two retail display cases came to us from New to You in Falls Church, VA.

Stop by and see us soon! We’ll be featuring locally grown produce from Sweet Rose Farm and others, local meats and dairy products including organic milk in glass bottles, Bigg Riggs West Virginia products, the BEST handmade charcuterie from Jamie Stachowski, and so much more from local farms and producers!

We’ll also be featuring visits from local farmers and chefs, classes, and meetings for locavores and foodies. Get ready Vienna!

- OTG

The Haul That Helps the Small Great article about how local businesses, like On the Gourmet, help some small farms and other local producers by delivering their foods to you!

Stay tuned for details! In addition to our truck operations and home deliveries, we’re expanding to meet the needs of our local customers! In early August, we’ll be opening the Maple Avenue Market in downtown Vienna, VA at 128 Maple Ave., E.

Also be sure to check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OntheGourmet!

See you this weekend at the markets!

Sara, Libby, Chris and Kirk

Join us this Thursday and every Third Thursday from 5 pm – 8pm at the Artful Gift Shop located on historic Church St. in downtown Vienna.

We will be set up with the best in local meats and produce, including locally raised beef and bison, fine raw milk cheeses, local hand-packed ice cream, organic milk and butter, Truffled popcorn, American caviar and creme fraiche, artisanal pates, farm fresh eggs, hickory smoked Virginia bacon, yummy yogurt, fresh mozzarella, bloody mary and mai tai mixes, salsas, mustards and much more!

Other local merchants will also be open to celebrate the start of summer and the first “Third Thursday.” Including our friends at the Artful Gift Shop, home to the finest, hand-crafted and unique gift items from local artists. For more information and a list of all participating merchants, visit
www.tinyurl.com/ThirdThursdaysonfacebook

And remember, On the Gourmet will be at the Great Falls Farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm and Alexandria’s West End Market every Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm. And delivering to your door every week your favorite local and specialty foods!

Eat well,
On the Gourmet

We are excited to offer another new product! This is definitely not chocolate. This air-popped popcorn is made from the finest white corn and sprinkled with white truffles and Black Perigord Truffles, the delicious and expensive French Truffle.

Christened by Brillat Savarin as the “black diamond of the kitchen,” truffles are an elite and elusive epicurean delight, retailing for up to $1500 a lb! Why are these mushrooms so expensive you probably want to know, and especially if you don’t even care for mushrooms. Here’s a brief look into the history of this elusive and delectable epicurean delight.

Reports of Truffle collections date back as early as 4,000 years ago. The history of these extravagant tubers, inducers of romance and a top measure of haute cuisine, began when the ancients attributed them with magical power. According to Plutarch’s legend, it was believed that truffles were created by the gods, born as lightning bolts struck the earth. They grow underground at the roots of trees and are worshiped by chefs and epicureans around the world.

So treat yourself to this mouth watering aphrodisiac called the truffle – one of the most expensive foods in the world.

Stop by On the Gourmet this weekend to taste this delicious treat. Our 3 oz bag is only $10.00. Affordable luxury!
Learn more about the amazing truffle and Susan Rice Truffle Products here www.susanricetruffleproducts.com

We look forward to seeing you On the Gourmet!

Eat Well,

Sara, Chris, & Libby

Local soft shell crabs, Black Angus beef and bison steaks, lamb chops, and new North Carolina truffle popcorn! See you On the Gourmet this weekend! Saturday in Great Falls and Sunday at Alexandria’s West End Farmers’ Market at Ben Brenman Park.

OTG