market stereotypes

[mindstalk]

Dewey Plaza, by South Station, has a farmer's market on Tuesday and Thursday. It's supposed to open at 11:30. But today I noticed that one stall was already doing business at 10:45, and swarming with little old Chinese ladies. Chinatown is a block away. I found myself amused but unsurprised. I imagine many were out for a second run, having already done the daily vegetable shopping at the local C-Mart, which is great for a dozen varieties of bok choy you've never heard of, or cheap scallions (note to self, need scallions), but not so much for varieties of lettuce or tomatoes. I'm not sure they even have lettuce