Menu Item Monday (June 25th, 2012)

Market on Market (M.O.M.)
1122 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
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There is a big purple building in the center of downtown Tacoma. Its got a giant mural depicting Alice and Wonderland on one side of it. You've probably seen it. Its on Market street next to the Downtown YMCA. Embellish Multispace Salon and Smooth & Juicey are in that building. This is also the new home of Market On Market, (fondly referred to as MOM). It's a new local place to buy groceries from mostly local sources.

When County Councilman Tim Farrell hosted the ART BUS last week he told us that there was once a large community market right there on Market street so this new market is feels like a returning to a simpler time when the origins of food were much closer to home. I like the idea of knowing where my food came from and who made it (and/or grew it). I really like that idea on so many levels. It means I know that the money I spent is going to help someone with their livelihood and not line the pockets of some CEO or stuffed shirt Board of Directors. It means very little fossil fuel was used to get it into my hands. It means I know there's no genetic mutation lurking inside it. And beyond all of that it seems to taste better in the same way that a meal tastes when someone who loves you makes it for you. Plus I get a smug sense of doing the right thing. Who says you can't buy that?   

This is Adam Martin and Patricia Lecy-Davis of M.O.M. Adam will be running the shop. Patricia owns the building and is helping to put the whole vision together. This is not surprising because if you know her you know she really has a knack for this sort of thing. She's behind Embellish Multispace Salon, Smooth & Juicey and Go Local. She also used to be the President of the Downtown Merchants Group among other things. Whenever she talks, I listen. She's a very smart person. :) 

Libertine sea salts, Purdy pickles, Babbling Babs spices, and more

Fresh produce from Batista Farms
Locally produced honey
Hand-crafted bags

Fresh produce and locally baked bread

Vashon Chocolates by Tease and Caramels by Fingerprint Confections


Mmmm, chocolate!


Gluten-free macaroons

Parmesan, Kalamata,,and Olive Focaccia bread

Meat from Cheryl the Pig Lady

Madrona Coffee
This is just the beginning. There is much more on its way. Also a little bird told me that some of the vendors will be dropping off food that didn't sell during the Farmers Market so you never know what goodies you might find at Market on Market! I am really looking forward to shopping there!

Business hours are:
Tue - Thu:2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Fri - Sat:10:00 am-7:00 pm

Go check it out and be sure to tell them the Duchess of Downtown sent you!

XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown

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