Calomiris Fruits & Vegetables

This is some of the freshest produce on the planet. The stand is well stocked. The staff is nice. And the prices are right. I am truly a fan of Calomiris Fruits & Vegetables.

Homemade spanikopita and baklava (it’s better than Kostas’ at Greek Deli, I know, blasphemous)!
Like it’s counterpart, Capitol Hill/​Paik Produce, Calomiris Fruit and Vegetables has been around forever and boasts a wide selection of fruits and veggies (and has a secret double life supplying authentic ethnic foods). This place is more veggie heavy than its counterpart up the aisle, and it is usually better stocked on the odder things (eg. parsnips, turnips and rutabagas recently), and if they’re not out on display they might have some stuff stocked in the giant refrigerator behind them. It can be a little pricey here, but the quality is usually superb. I also just adore that giant old fashioned gold register they use :)
They also have a wide selection of dried fruit and nuts. Right next to the picture of a praying Mary of course.
Don’t forget to pay tribute to the legendary Eastern Market matriarch Maria Calomiris; she will usually stick an extra piece of fruit into your bag if she recognizes you… and maybe even if she doesn’t. (I heart sweet old ladies! and she makes the baklava herself). Some of the best customer service in the District for sure! Read about her in the post! (
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Location: This is next to the flowershop in Eastern Market in the center of the South Hall.