The Market had quite the buzz this morning, less than 24 hours from the 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting tomorrow. The staff at Fine’s Sweet shop were baking cookies in anticipation of the crowds, as other vendors loaded their shelves up with their wares. Yesterday the Washington Post ran a great story on Maria Calomiris, the […]
Despite having practically learned to walk at Eastern Market, I recently realized that I knew very little about the Market’s history. Thanks to some training to be a docent at this weekend’s grand re-opening, I now feel like a walking Wikipedia article on its amazing history and restoration. Eastern Market was one of three markets […]
To say “thank you” to the construction workers who have done such a fantastic job getting Eastern Market back up and running so quickly, Tunnicliff’s is hosting a bbq out on the sidewalk in front of their location at 222 7th St. SE. They’ll be grilling up free hot dogs and hamburgers from 5pm until […]
Many thanks to Thom at EMMCA for the information! I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend! Eastern Market Grand Re-Opening Friday, June 26th, Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11 am Saturday, June 27th, All Day Street Party, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday music line up: 10-11:30am Yamomanem–New Orleans Jazz, ’30s Creole and Caribbean (including […]