Foodies beware – you will not be able to walk out of Vera’s Marketplace and Garden Center without parting with some of your hard-earned dollars. Vera’s was established by Italian immigrants Vera and Tony Giordano in 1982 and today welcomes all visitors to come and buy fabulous fresh local and organic produce and beautiful cut flowers. But that is not all – this enterprising couple stock a wonderful variety of choice imported Italian specialties and also make great apple doughnuts and fresh mozzarella cheese. The on-site garden center is the place to go for beautiful plants (and good gardening advice) and there is always something special waiting for visitors.

Vera’s Marketplace and Garden Center, 3091 Rout 9, Suite 102, Cold Spring, NY, Phone: 845-265-2151

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