Welcome to the Phoenix Public Market, a program of Community Food Connections, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Market marks the spot where community revitalization, economic development and a showcase for local small-scale agriculture and local artists and crafters intersect in the heart of the city.

We’re planning a full house for tomorrow’s Open Air Market and the weather is going to be GORGEOUS in the mid 80s. Kick off the holiday weekend by stocking up on all the picnic food you need to celebrate the arrival of summer. The Saturday Open Air Market takes place from 8 am to Noon at 14 East Pierce Street in Downtown Phoenix. And don’t forget to also visit us for Food Truck Fridays (11 am to 1:30 pm) and the Wednesday Open Air Markets (4 to 8 pm). Following is a list of vendors expected to be at Saturday’s Market along with several of your favorite food trucks.

FARMERS
Chile Acres
Crooked Sky Farms
Crow’s Dairy
IRC
Joey’s Farm
Maya’s Farm
One of a Kind
One Windmill Farm
Rhibafarms
Terra Verde Farms
Tiger Mountain Foundation

FOOD
Arizona Bread Co.
Arizona Pops
Claudine’s Kitchen
DD’s Desert Delights
DeCio Pasta
Dr. Hummus
Elfish Company
Frogs Organic Bakery
Grady’s Barbeque
Hayden Flour Mills
Iss’s Magic Mixes
Loaded Cupcake
Poppa Maize
Relish This
San Francisco Chocolate Factory
Sherrye’s Kitchen
SW Herb Co.
Tamale Store
Tortillas Rosario
Wisdom Nectar
Wei of Chocolate

ARTS AND CRAFTS
Alley Cat Art Studio
Arizona Mantel Works
B. Deluxe
Boothill Bronze Works
Botanicals in Clay
Custom Stitchery
Dashford Inc.
Emelmahae Soap Company
Essence of Paradise
Herb’n Organics
Lauri the Hat
Lonz Fashions
Michael William Mosaics
Practical Art
Sharp Van
Southwest Designs in Jewelry
Think Positive
Tiger Glass

COMMUNITY
Arizona Valley Compost
Bioscience High School Green Shovel Club

Here’s the vendor line-up for tonight’s Open Air Market, 4-8 pm at the Phoenix Public Market, 14 East Pierce Street in Downtown Phoenix. Bring your appetite!!!
One Windmill Farm
Horny Toad Farm
Golo Family Organic Farms
Maya’s Farm
Tiger Mountain Farm
The Tamale Store
Issa’s Natural Oatmeal
Bread Basket Bakery
Mi Catering Burritos
Hey Joe Truck
Short Leash Hot Dogs
Jamburritos Cajun Grille – Express
Pizza People
Mamma Toledo’s
MOJO Bowl

This Saturday sees the return of several vendors including Busarin Designs, Whoopie Baking Company and Green Leaf Studios, plus all of your favorite local farmers like One Windmill Farms, Maya’s Farm, Horny Toad, Crooked Sky Farms, Golo Farms and the Community Exchange Table. Come smell and taste the wonderful baked goods of Frog Bakery, Arizona Bread Company and the Bread Basket and try delectable desserts from a host of vendors. The temperatures are going up but early risers can still sample great Arizona food on our shaded and misted grounds and eat from your favorite food trucks. See you on Saturday between 8 am and noon!

The Urban Grocery and Wine Bar, run by the non-profit Community Food Connections (CFC), will be closing its doors to the public at the close of business May 12th at 5 pm.

The outdoor Phoenix Public Market will continue to run every Wednesday (4-8 pm), Saturday (8 am-12 pm) and Food Truck Fridays for lunch. Royal Coffee will also remain open and continue to operate during their normal hours.

Following is a statement from Dan Klocke, Board President, Community Food Connections:
“For the last 2.5 years, the Urban Grocery has been the only grocery store in downtown which also supports many small, diverse and local businesses. The outdoor market will continue that mission of supporting small farmers and businesses while creating a great community gathering place for the 100,000 people that came during the last year. I also want to personally thank our landlord and the City of Phoenix. Both have gone above and beyond in their support of this community project.”

“Additionally, Cindy Gentry has resigned as executive director of Community Food Connections. In my entire career I have honestly never met anyone so dedicated to the community and the mission of an organization. Her contribution to this community and downtown in particular has been amazing and she will be sorely missed. In the meantime the board of directors will continue the outdoor market with help from people already involved in running it on a weekly basis. Like any business there are risks with opening your doors and sometimes it just does not work out. It can be particularly difficult when it is such a community based business. However, I want everyone to keep the faith because the outdoor market is doing great.”

“Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and please come visit us at the Phoenix Public Market every Wednesday and Saturday.”

This is a quick and easy dish that is low in fat and packed full of flavor. It can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a healthy veggie snack.

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans
1 fresh fennel bulb, thinly slice
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
 

Directions:
1. Steam the sliced fennel and green beans in a medium pot until just tender.
2. Strain fennel and green beans and add back to the warm pot over low heat with olive oil, basil, and feta cheese.
3. Mix well until feta just begins to melt.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information per serving:
192.8 Calories, 4 g Protein, 15.8 g Fat, 11.4 g Carbohydrates, 4.4 g Fiber, 4.1 g Sugar, 111.5 mg Calcium, 134.3 mg Sodium, 19.2 g Vitamin C, 944.3 IU Vitamin A, 30 mg Vitamin K.