Do some searching elsewhere online. I’ve heard others report high-pressure sales tactics to join and that it’s just not worth it. You’ll find a few good reports I suspect, but from what I can discern you have to... (5 replies, last updated by haygar January 29, 2007)

Hi! I just moved to Pasadena and am looking for a good source of meat. I’d like to buy directly from farmers (as described in the Chow feature http://www.chow.com/stories/11000/ ). Are there any online purveyors you would... (0 replies, last updated by kepano September 28, 2008)

I remember some boats at SF’s Fishermans Wharf selling whole salmon directly to consumers from their boats. Does anyone know if this still occurs and what days? (2 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry May 15, 2003)

?) Someone suggested I contact a local farm and pick them up directly (or pick them myself?). Has anyone ever done this? I thought about asking the stands at my local farmers' market, but would love to hear from the Chowhound... (10 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 2, 2009)

I’m told there are commercial fisherman who sell fresh catches to the public (also to wholesale of course)right off their boats around or in the Half Moon Bay area. I saw a fisherman over the weekend in Morro Bay Central... (1 reply, last updated by Alan408 July 8, 2004)

I order from them all of the time- and I ride my bike and have never had them be in my way. But I have to disagree with you about the produce comment. I find the produce to be pricey and spotty and only buy what I really... (5 replies, last updated by Bill in Dumbo May 12, 2006)

Does anyone have positive or negative experiences with Fresh Direct? (13 replies, last updated by budino February 13, 2004)

Though I buy most of my groceries from Fresh Direct, I go to Whole Foods or a fish store for clams and mussels because several years ago, I ordered clams from FD and they came in a styrofoam tray sealed with plastic—so of... (2 replies, last updated by boerumhill371 January 22, 2007)

Hello everyone. I’ve recently moved back to DC from New York, and as I’ve never lived here as an adult, I need some direction for the best places to find some things. Any and all advice would be much appreciated. First,... (1 reply, last updated by dw August 5, 2005)

Though I buy most of my groceries from Fresh Direct, I go to Whole Foods or a fish store for clams and mussels because several years ago, I ordered clams from FD and they came in a styrofoam tray sealed with plastic—so of... (3 replies, last updated by akk January 18, 2007)

Quality is so-so at Fresh Direct. It’s very inconsistent at best. If you want, just go to Flushing and get Driscoll strawberries. They’re not organic, but at least you can look, touch, and smell them before buying. (11 replies, last updated by riteus May 27, 2008)

Fresh direct House Blend coffee, chicken fingers, ginger carrot vinaigrette, duck leg confit, lasagna and all the soups – all very good. I’ve never had a problem with the fish. However, I’ve stopped buying... (29 replies, last updated by bolletje August 27, 2007)

Grower’s Direct 101 East 17th Street Costa Mesa (714) 631-7880 (11 replies, last updated by elmomonster November 8, 2004)

Hi. In all my years in Manhattan, I’ve never done Fresh Direct. I like doing my own shopping and picking my own stuff. But I am in a position where I have no choice but to do FD next week. I’m okay with ordering... (15 replies, last updated by Miss Needle August 20, 2008)

So Fresh Direct has finally come to Greenpoint, I’ve done 2 orders with them so far and I’m really really happy. Figured I’d share my experiences so that y’all on the board know what to go for and what to... (7 replies, last updated by Lawrence June 2, 2004)