Finally.
The Pittsburgh Public Market is open for business.
I was able to sneak in during the PPM’s preview weekend and I was blown away by the mix of scents, flavors, tastes, friendly faces, and sense of community the PPM brings to people who visit.
Located at the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal on Smallman Street parking might be hard to find, but it’s more than worth it.
To Pittsburgh’s surprise and pure enjoyment, an organic market just opened on Smallman Street a few weeks ago. The shop, which is 2 city blocks, has everything from fresh baked good (the most delicious chocolate chip pecan cookies), produce ranging from vegetables to exotic fruits, flower arrangements, cleaning products and prepared foods. Right By Nature even validates parking when you park in the Cork Factory garage. How great is that? I’ve been to the market three times now and each time I go back I have even more of a reason to love everthing about it. Just yesterday there was a bit of confusion during lunchtime a co-worker and I ordered sandwiches. They felt so bad about how long we waited so they gave us our lunch on the house. I almost dropped dead. The wonderful woman who was chatting with us said, “We want you to come back!” I wanted to hug her. The staff is friendly and down to earth, you won’t see any SUV driving, soccer mom, organic bandwagon peeps at Right By Nature, only genuine people really trying to make a difference in their lives, with their health and for their community. 5 stars, 2 thumbs up etc… etc… etc…
Pittsburgh’s only nomadic Indie Craft Market offers Sweet Presents for Valentine’s Day
Join us at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave. in Highland Park from 12 – 5 pm on February 9.
More than 50 local vendors offer unique handmade goodies for you and your sweetheart…. and don’t forget something for mommy.
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www.unionproject.org
Happy Holidays from I Made It! Market
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase unique and few-of-a-kind handmade holiday gifts created by more than 50 local artists. This Market is produced in partnership with the Steel Valley Arts Council – visit artists in SVAC’s Artspace 105 during the Market. For more information, visit www.steelvalleyarts.org.
I Made It! For the Holidays * Saturday, December 8 *2 – 8 pm
Homestead Owls Club, 108 W. 8th Avenue, Homestead
(end of Homestead Grays Bridge by the Waterfront – parking on 7th and 8th Avenues)
food, drinks, mingling, fun
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