Minneapolis: Nicollet Mall Farmers Market

Our travels continue, and this week brought us to Minneapolis. It's my first time here, and it feels like perfect timing to be introduced to this part of the country. The weather has been bright and crisp - truly quintessential fall - and this city has a nice balance of variety and options (of restaurants, bars, stores, activities, you name it) without being blaring or over-saturated. While walking to lunch yesterday, we came across the weekly Nicollet Mall farmers market just up the street from our hotel. A friend who lives here pointed out the other day how colors in general seem to appear a bit brighter this time of year, and that vibrancy certainly rang true looking at all of the beautiful seasonal produce. I snapped a few photos and walked away with a bag of tiny purple potatoes to bring home, as well as a few full sour NY Deli-style pickles - can't ever pass those up (pickle and/or olive farmers market stands are an elusive favorite!)!