My City February 2023

Taste N Life Owned by Fernando and Olena Bernal, Taste N Life specializes in homemade empanadas and a variety of sauces including chimichurri, guacamole and queso. “We have a location in Saginaw and when we looked into expanding, the Flint Farmers’ Market offered the best bet for us,” says Fernando. Taste N Home is located at the front of the store next to Local Grocer and is open for business. “The Flint Farmers’ Market is a business incubator and we love to see our vendors thrive and expand although sometimes, it is sad when they go.” Karianne Martus, Marketing Manager

Moves & Expansions Penny’s Café

Everyone’s favorite coffee shop at the Market has moved to the front of the building and has added a new twist. “Penny’s Café now has a walk-up window that will allow them to do business on the Market’s off days,” says Martus. “In fact, if all goes well, we are considering adding this feature for other businesses.” Porter’sOrchard&Donuts This popular vendor has moved to its new location opposite the dining area along the main aisle and will continue to offer Market patrons their donuts, coffee, cider, honey, apples and slushies. Michigan at theMarket Expanding its space across the aisle, this shop will now sell candies and sweets. “When the space opened up, they were one of the first to inquire,” says Martus. “We love that they are doing well at the Market and are able to offer more to our customers!” Newcomers Market-goers will be happy to see both familiar and new vendors indoors. “We have an extensive waiting list to get in and we are very happy to bring in some of our outside vendors who have been with us for a while,” adds Martus. “We are also very excited to welcome some brand-new faces! Five of the seven new businesses are woman-owned and six are owned by minorities.”

Snacky Brown

PORTER’S ORCHARD

After selling her deli cious desserts from her out door Market space, owner Regina Hatter couldn’t be happier that she was invit ed to move inside. Snacky Brown will be located in the front/southwest corner of the building, directly across from Michigan at the Market. Joining Regina Hatter and Snacky Brown, Twana Hatter will also be moving from outside to an indoor space located next to Regi na in the building’s front/ southwest corner. Natural Effecxs sells personal care items and accessories. ß Natural Effecxs

SNACKY BROWN

NATURAL EFFECXS

PENNY’S CAFE

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