Portland: Great markets

Many of Portland’s cooks and chefs are on a first-name basis with the people who grow and raise their food, thanks to 21 farmers’ markets within city limits and more than 80 CSAs in the state. Locally owned New Seasons Market, dedicated to the area’s farmers and food artisans, has been so successful, it now has 10 locations. And specialty stores like the salt merchant Meadow rule.

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