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The crowds swell on the weekends, gathering fresh greens, organically grown veggies and fruits, potted plants, herbs and cut flowers. Weekdays provide a more mellow shopping experience: People on lunch breaks pass through quickly, leaving lots of browsing space for locals and chefs looking for daily special ingredients. It's hard to go back to your local grocery store's anemic produce after trying the farm-fresh goods at the heart of the market. Whole-grain baked goods are trucked in from upstate New York, and fresh cheeses come from Amish farms. Many specialty items can be found here as well…