North Market Newsletter ~ February 2011
A Note From Dave
Dear North Market Shopper,
As we look to 2011, I believe that the Market is in the best shape ever.
The growing awareness to support local businesses and local economies coupled with the movement to eat locally puts North Market in the “sweet spot” of emerging trends.
In late 2010, we added two exciting new businesses and as we open 2011 we have two more that are equally great.
North Market Spices and their broad selection of unique spices and spice blends has been an instant hit. With a knowledgeable staff, they are the perfect complement to the terrific selection of fresh ingredients the Market has to offer.
Read the rest of Dave’s note here⇒
Fiery Foods Weekend
The North Market has been bringing the heat to dreary Ohio winters for the past seven years with our annual Fiery Foods Festival. Folks just can’t get enough of the fire when it’s February in Central Ohio, so this year we’re hosting a whole Fiery Foods Weekend! Melt away the mid-winter monotony at the North Market Fiery Foods Weekend on February 19th and 20th. From special vendors to fiery foods cooking and eating contests, plus kids activities and live music, there’s mild to wild fun to be had at the North Market Fiery Foods Weekend!
Special fiery foods vendors for the weekend include: Aimee’s Blue Ribbon Spices, Black Swamp Gourmet, CaJohns Flavor & Fire, Chuck Evans’ Montezuma Brand, Crazy Uncle Jester’s Inferno World, Dragonfire Foods, Happy Trails! Chili Company, Heartbreaking Dawns, Mudflats Brands, Ole Ray’s Sauces, Race City Sauceworks and Urban Chefs.
For a full schedule of Fiery Foods Weekend activities click here⇒
Speaking of Fiery Foods…North Market Vendors Excel at ZestFest!
John Hard (aka, CaJohn of CaJohn’s Flavor & Fire) attended the 7th annual ZestFest* in San Antonio last month and brought home FOURTEEN Golden Chile awards (1st place), as well as eight 2nd place and six 3rd place trophies. Pam’s Market Popcorn also scored a Golden Chile in the Salty Snacks category with her Southwest Shazam Popcorn. Congratulations to John and Pam for their exceptional spicy foods!
For the full list of CaJohn’s winnings click here⇒. And by all means come try the winning products in person during our Fiery Foods Weekend!
North Market open until 7PM on Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14
Here ye, here ye all Valentine’s Day procrastinators! The North Market will be open until 7PM this coming Monday, February 14, which is, of course, Valentine’s Day. You have all day and into the early evening to drop in and pick up flowers, chocolate, wine, a card and/or the makings for your homemade Valentine’s dinner to woo your love. Most, but not all of our merchants will be here, but those you need to fulfill your Valentine’s presents will!
Valentine’s Dinner prepared by Chef Rocco G. Valentino of Pastaria
Impress your loved one with a five-course mealed prepared specially for you by Chef Rocco Valentino to pick up and enjoy in the comfort of your home. If you hide the boxes you can even pretend that you did all of the hard work yourself!
First course: Sauteed Feta Cheese with honey, pine nuts, raisins and basil.
Second course: Lentil and Vegetable Puree with tomato chutney crostini.
Third course: Classic Caesar Salad served in a parmesan basket.
Fourth course: Grilled Asparagus Lasagna with vodka sauce (vegetarian option); Potato-crusted Pacific Cod with champagne vinaigrette and melted leek compote (fish option); Seared Filet of Beer with Valentino sauce, gorgonzola cheese, French fingerling potatoes and spinach souffle (beef option).
Dessert: Creme Puff Couple, one filled with vanilla and one filled with chocolate.
This dinner for two is available for $65 from Pastaria. To include a bottle of wine from The Barrel and Bottle the cost is $85 and includes a choice of either the Piacere Pinot Grigio or a Fattoria Montellori Chianti.
Please place your order by noon on Saturday, February 12 by calling Pastaria at (614) 228-2850. Pick up is available from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14.
