Monday, September 17, 2012

What kind of Market?

There seems to be some confusion as to what type of Market we're looking to bring to Kendall. We aren't looking for another corporate grocery store a la Shaws, Stop & Shop, or even Whole Foods. We aren't simply looking for a Liquor or specialty foods store like MayflowerNew Deal Fish Market, or Courthouse. We also aren't looking for another farmer's market that's only open for 3 hours 1 day per week.  We are looking for a small market that carries fresh (even seasonal) produce, meats, dairy products, basic necessities, and maybe even some bagels & smear from a local bakery...Bagel Rising anyone? This market could highlight local foods from farmers, cheese makers, brewers, etc. It might not be the place you do your weekly shopping but it should have everything you'd expect to find last minute or on the go. 

We've seen some examples of this type of market in other neighborhoods. Beacon Hill has several including Savenor's Market:




Harvard Square has Cardullo's.


Central Square even has that baby Whole Foods which would be the perfect size for Kendall:



Any stores we've missed or that you frequent? What do you want to see in a local market? 


Photo Credits: Savenor's - Irving House http://www.divide.com/; Cardullo's - http://bit.ly/QomnLE; Whole Foods - Yelp http://bit.ly/U4PyWu

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