Wholesaler for Young Coconuts

[Guest guest]

In DC, you can find cases of young coconuts, both the green and

white ones, at the wholesale market near Florida Avenue and New York

Avenue. The place I buy them is called Sam Wang's, 300 Morse St NE

#A, Washington, DC; phone: (202) 544-5162. See maps. for

directions, since this place is tucked back in a warehouse district.

 

Metro directions: Take the Metro to the new New York Avenue

station, go to 4th Street, cross Florida Avenue, and turn left at

the first intersection. Sam Wang's is straight ahead.

 

Driving directions: From the intersection of New York and Florida

avenues (Northeast), take Florida Avenue under the underpass for the

train tracks and continue to the second light. Turn left on 4th

Street, drive one block and turn left. Sam Wang's is straight ahead.

 

You can get cases of green coconuts (which are older than the Thai

coconuts), maybe 15 in a box, and cases of nine white young (Thai)

coconuts for around $9 now. The price seems to vary from day to day.

When you walk in the door, go to the counter to the right and place

your order, pay, and then take your slip outside to the guy filling

orders. They'll bring it out from the back, and if you need help,

take it to your vehicle. Parking is a trip, as is getting in and out

of the parking lot. I'd avoid Saturday mornings from 9-12.

 

Also inside the warehouse is a chiller room full of produce from

around the world, which is pretty interesting. It's targeted to

consumers, and the prices are really reasonable. The lines can get

long, and there are no prices marked on anything. Nothing is

labelled organic.

 

Steve

[Guest guest]

THANKS FOR THE INFROMATION!!

 

BILAAL

[Guest guest]

DEAR RAW FOOD COMUNITY, CAN SOMEONE E-MAIL ME THE 2005 COCONUTS WATER CHALLENGE GUIDELINES.

 

PEACE!

BILAAL