We're Cautiously Re-opening on May 18, 5-8 pm
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This coming Monday marks two whole months since the last time we popped up in the Stardust parking lot. We've missed you, and we hope you've been safe and healthy through all this. We’ve been agonizing about how best to open while being mindful of safety, and were ready to give it a try. On Monday, May 18th, we’ll be open from 5-8 with a socially distant setup, a hand washing station, and masks. We do consider local food essential, and we’re hoping we can provide a safe way to shop for it.
As our amazing local purveyors continue to adapt to the "new normal," some will be returning sooner than others. We'll send a vendor list out with each week's newsletter, and will be updating day-of on our website.
Along with a smaller market, you'll see an updated layout, partly due to the expanded outdoor seating for Stardust, and partly to make it a little easier to social distance while shopping. We'll be following county guidelines on mask use and social distancing, and are encouraging shoppers to follow them as well. We are providing a handwashing station for guests and vendors to use as needed. We're asking to limit one customer per booth at a time, in order to maintain safe social distance, and we ask that you treat the market as a grocery store and takeout counter. Some vendors will be keeping the product visible but not touchable, and will safely package it for you. We're not ready to bring back the communal tables and live music, but we look forward to the day that we can.
Please check with vendors about options for ordering for pickup or delivery. Many of them already have those services in place, and others are working on making them available. We will also be sharing that information online throughout this period.
And be sure to visit the Stardust walk-up window! They'll be offering up a limited menu along with coffee, tea, cocktails and soft drinks. Thank you for helping us to keep our first market back as safe as possible, and for continuing to support our community of incredible purveyors.
With Gratitude,
Gabby Lothrop
Market Director
Here's our vendor lineup for tonight (we'll post updates on Monday if we add more names to this list):
Avenue A Eatery
Handmade, Colombian Vegan Eats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Azalea Acres Farm
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:
Fresh Eggs
Cornish Hens
Adirondack Blue Potatoes (!!!)
Onions
The Bearded Vegan
Dairy-free ice cream and other vegan-friendly goods, including Jamaican patties. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Ceylon Hut
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM):
Rice Meal - Yellow Rice, Chicken Curry, White Jackfruit Curry/ Kiri Kos (A creamy white Jackfruit curry cooked in coconut milk), Deep-Fried Eggplant with Onions & Salad -$13,
Rice Family Meal -$45
Rice vegetarian meal - Yellow Rice, White Jackfruit Curry/ Kiri Kos (A creamy white Jackfruit curry cooked in coconut milk), Deep-Fried Eggplant with Onions & Salad - $12
Chicken Kottu - Stir-fry shredded Roti mixed with vegetables, Egg and chicken curry - $11
Kottu Family meal ( serves 5 to 6) - $50
Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. (Facebook)
Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more.
(Website/Instagram)
Miller's Edible Plants
Backyard plant nursery specializing in a variety of edible plant starts such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and much more! (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:
Eggplants and plants
papayas
tomato plants
elderberry bushes
moringa and more
Second Breakfast
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (Facebook/Instagram)
