A Note From Dave

Supporting local farmers supports local economies

Dear North Market Shopper,

It’s that time of year again. Our Farmers Market is humming and this season our offerings will be better than ever.

This year, eating locally, supporting local businesses and local economies has never been more meaningful.

For more than 130 years North Market has been a hub of local food and local businesses all supporting a local economy. And today things aren’t much different.

Read the rest of the note from Dave here >

Cooking with Robin: Garden Party Class

Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join Columbus Dispatch Food Editor Robin Davis in the Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor of the North Market where she tapes her weekly television segment. The class will feature foods perfect to serve at an outdoor garden party including bacon-stuffed cherry tomatoes, mixed green salad with vanilla vinaigrette, grilled chicken, pasta with goat cheese and lemon, and strawberry cake, all made with ingredients from local farmers and the North Market. Recipes, wine and a raffle will also be part of this festive class. The cost is $50 a person.

Make reservations by calling the North Market at 614-463-9664. Catch up with Robin on her blog here >

10th Annual City Hop

June 13 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Join the Columbus Landmarks Foundation for the 10th annual City Hop and discover why Columbus residents are loving living downtown! This self-guided walking tour features furnished downtown properties, providing an intimate first-hand look into Columbus’ urban lifestyle. City Hop will feature a diverse selection of condos, lofts and townhomes ranging from traditional to modern, sleek new construction to the vintage character of converted historic buildings. This year we’ve added owner-occupied units and the owners will be on hand to answer your questions about living downtown – where to park, shop, eat, and more. This year City Hop is all about the experience of living downtown. Join us! Tickets available here >

Chef Series Class with Michael Jones of The Greener Grocer

Wednesday, June 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Michael Jones wears many hats: he's owner of The Greener Grocer in the North Market, he's Executive Director of Local Matters and he's a trained chef. He'll be wearing his chef toque (not literally) when he teaches his class on Wednesday, June 24 in the Dispatch Kitchen as part of our Chef Series program. Michael knows a thing or three about cooking with local farm fresh produce and there's no doubt there will be a lot of it on the menu. Tickets (regularly $60) are on sale for $50 if you mention the newsletter when you call 614-463-9664 to register.

North Market welcomes a new Merchant

Taste of Belgium

Belgian waffle and crêpe lovers rejoice! Belgian native Jean- François Flechet opened Taste of Belgium at the south end of the North Market this weekend! The tale of how Jean-François came to be a waffle-maker is as intriguing as his crispy caramelized waffles are delectable. Read Jean-François' story here>