Dear North Market Shopper,

It’s a new year and here we go. I’ve got “Ten Thoughts for the New Year,” and ten ways to take advantage of this landmark on 59 Spruce Street:

1. Eat Fresher. Fresh food tastes better. We have an amazing array of the freshest, finest food anywhere in Columbus. Fresh, local food simply tastes better. Way better.

2. Learn more about craft brewing. Craft beer is the new wine and one of fastest growing beverage segments in the category. Jen and Collin at The Barrel and Bottle are experts in the field. They can get you started on a fun, new journey.

3. Get to know your butcher. David and Cheryl. Annmarie and Jerry. Doug, Angelo and Shawn. Red meat. Poultry and Game. Seafood. Our food comes with expert advice. Free of charge!

4. Try something new. Break your routine and try something new. Clever Crow Pizza, perhaps? Consistently rated one of the best in town. Dine-in or take and bake. True Belgian Liege-style waffles at Taste of Belgium will change the way you think about waffles…forever.

5. Tune-up your spice cabinet. I’m guessing about half of the spices in your cabinet might be classified as “antiques.” Throw them out. They’ve lost their taste and character. Slowly, but surely build a new spice cabinet with the help of Ben and Cindy at North Market Spices.

6. Buy a new kitchen gadget. On your next trip to the Market spend five minutes in North Market Cookware. Take home a new gadget that a) you never knew existed and b) will make your life in the kitchen more fun and much easier.

7. Turn up the heat. Bring home one of Cajohn’s award winning hot sauces. Put it on eggs, sandwiches, entrees. Keep it on the counter and put it on whatever you want. John “Cajohn” Hard is one of the country’s most highly awarded hot sauce/salsa producers. One of the best. Right here in North Market.

8. Change your routine (and create a new one). Every Saturday morning we host groups of shoppers who gather upstairs for some social time. It is part of their routine, a ritual, you might say. They’re here EVERY Saturday to “catch-up.” Use the Market to connect with your friends. A great cup of coffee from A Touch of Earth, an Omega Artisan Baking Cinnamon roll and a little re-connecting. What could be better?

9. Get out your calendar. Once again, this year, we’ll have a schedule full of festivals and events celebrating local foods, beverages and crafts. Get them on your calendar and take advantage of the fun, great food and energy that we provide for our community.

10. Celebrate your Market! Just recently, North Market was named as one of our city’s top cultural icons. And while there are times that we might take this 136-year-old institution for granted, I’m here to tell you that North Market is one of the country’s finest public markets. This is truly a special place.

There you go. Ten Thoughts for the New Year. Give ‘em a try. You won’t be disappointed. Promise.

Sincerely,

Dave

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