When one is at the North Market daily (like me) occasionally it takes a little break to see things with fresh eyes. I was fortunate enough to have a some time off after Christmas and when I returned I was delighted to see that a handful of our merchants had made a few of those subtle changes that keep the Market fresh and exciting.

A new layout at Market Blooms as always emphasizes their signature hand-tied bouquets

A superior selection of cards from sentimental to laugh-out-loud hilarious.

New counters and great graphics liven up the Pastaria in 2009!

Dear Loyal Friends and Customers,

Better Earth in the North Market has supported and featured the work of local artists in Central Ohio for many years. One of our favorites is local craftsman and “legend” Robert Eickholt. Robert has been one of Columbus’ “stars” in the glassblowing community since 1978. His studio has nurtured numerous protégés and apprentices and his work has been featured in galleries both locally and nationally.

In Thanksgiving 2008 Robert Eickholt closed his doors and is no longer producing his beautiful blown glass. As a tribute to this outstanding artist and as an opportunity for glass lovers and collectors, Better Earth has purchased and will feature many final run pieces of glass from his final selection. Paperweights, vases, one-of-a-kind artist samples and more will be sold at Better Earth until our supply is gone. So please, stop in, take a look, admire and maybe even purchase a piece of one of Columbus’ native son’s beautiful works of art.

Warmest Regards, Dareen Wearstler at Better Earth

Happy New Year!

As we close out the past year and look to the “New,” we’re always compelled
to come up with some resolutions for the upcoming year.

Here are 5 North Market resolutions to think about:

1. Eat Fresh. Build your meals around fresh sensible portions of protein.
Daily doses of fresh seafood, poultry and red meat are in abundant supply
here at the Market. Try something new and interesting. Ask our merchants
what’s great and ask them how to prepare it.

2. Eat More Fresh Vegetables and Fruits. The Greener Grocer is always
offering fresh, local and unique produce. The staff is well versed in
what’s the freshest and can offer interesting preparation techniques.

3. Spend Quality Time With Friends and Family. Great food brings us all a
bit closer together. Prepare a great meal with great ingredients from the
Market. Have fun, try something new. We offer a world of professional
advice to turn great raw materials into a spectacular gathering.

4. Support Local Businesses and Local Economies. There is no question that
we are in for a challenging time and while the news is not always uplifting,
the source of civic pride one gets by shopping their public market is
undeniable. Supporting our North Market merchants has many rewards. The
absolute finest foodstuffs are being prepared and offered daily by our
community of local food artisans. When you shop the Market you support
local, family-owned businesses and you wind-up with a shopping basket of the
best ingredients Columbus has to offer.

5. Treat Yourself to Small Pleasures. A pint of Jeni’s Ice Cream in your
freezer can be the key to a simple delightful pleasure. Try new and
inventive flavors. Savor a simple scoop of ice cream, sorbet or yogurt.
Fresh and delicious…it’s some of the finest ice cream made in America and
you can have it everyday right in your freezer

There you have it…FIVE New Year’s Resolutions…all easy to achieve…all
made possible by your public market…North Market.

Happy New Year.

Dave Wible
Executive Director

Barry’s New York Deli has undergone a dramatic renovation. The updated space is bright with a mustard yellow background and red décor accents with black and white checkerboard trim. You would barely recognize the place from the former stall, but the food is just as authentic New York as ever. A complete overhaul resulted in building a new kitchen,. There are also completely new counters and fixtures and a “grab and go” case has been added.

Overall the menu still includes Barry’s classic items like Matzo Ball Soup, his signature stacked Deli Sandwiches and his Famous Reubens. Updates to the menu include a host of salads from a House Salad on Mesclun greens to “The Triborough” which includes tuna, chicken and egg salads on leaf lettuce with gourmet crackers and grapes. Also added to the menu is a variety of topping options for their Sabrett’s Hot Dogs. Junior’s Famous Cheesecake, imported from Brooklyn, New York is available by the slice plain or topped with chocolate, strawberries or raspberries.

What hasn’t changed a bit is the authentic essence of a New York Deli, the great value (not to mention quantity) of the food, Barry’s ever-optimistic banter as he discusses the Blue Jackets and the little bit o’ Brooklyn available right here in Columbus.

Barry’s New York Deli
Barry Rosenthal
614-221-6601

CaJohn’s CaBoom Chili Co. has moved across the aisle to allow for the expansion of their bottled line at CaJohn’s Flavor and Fire which remains in its current location next to Curds & Whey. The award-winning salsas, hot sauces, rubs and spice mixes have been doing booming business and needed a little room to grow. When the opportunity to collaborate with Holy Smoke BBQ presented itself, John and Sue Hard jumped at the chance to expand the digs of both Flavor & Fire and the CaBoom Chili Co. The move allows for an expanded menu that includes the ever-popular Texas Chili, Chicken Chili, a Soup of the Day, Stacked Enchiladas, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, Smoked Sausage, The Devil Dog, a range of Nachos and daily specials. If you haven’t tried CaJohn’s award-winning Texas style chili yet, can I give you my recommendation? I eat the tasty stuff at least once a week. It’s that good…and apparently addictive!

The Candy Shack has opened at the north end of the Market next to the Fish Guys. It is co-owned by Todd Kitchen and Adrian Moore. Both partners have extensive food service backgrounds. Todd Kitchen worked for Wendy’s International as a general manager for seven years before purchasing a struggling pizza shop and turning it into a full-service Italian restaurant. He has owned and operated Sporty’s Pizzeria Ristorante in Prospect, Ohio for 12 years. Adrian Moore worked for his family’s diner through high school and then spent a few years with Wendy’s International as well. He opened Mama Lia’s pizzeria in Hilliard three years ago and operated the restaurant until just recently selling the business.

Bountiful sweets await your selection at the Candy Shack

The Candy Shack sells an exceptional variety of high quality bulk candies, both wrapped and unwrapped, and they stock a full line of hard to find nostalgic candies. Their inventory includes every variety of gummy creature imaginable including the standard gummy bears and Swedish fish. Hard candies stocked include jaw breakers, Jolly Ranchers, Lemonheads, Bottle Caps and a couple dozen more varieties. Old-fashioned candies will have their place too and you can find everything from lollipops to Tootsie Rolls among the options. They will also stock an interesting assortment of nostalgic and “movie theater” candies ranging from rock candy sticks and wax lips to Snow Caps and Raisinettes. Chocoholics are covered with mini familiar favorites including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, Hershey’s and more. For those who don’t or can’t “do sugar” they will have a small line of sugar free options with caramels, gummies, chocolates and hard candies too!

Candy Shack
Todd Kitchen & Adrian Moore
614-365-3000