July 2006

Midtown Global Market

by Martina Priadka

First there was Rainbow Chinese, then came El Mariachi and soon Eat Street was born and began filling up with Mexican, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants.   Once a street visited only by students of MCAD and locals who lived in the neighborhood because it was affordable, Eat Street eventually became a regular stop for folks from surrounding neighborhoods and the suburbs.   The statistics were changing and more and more people were having weekly cravings for pho, dim sum and sopapillas.

Soon the climate for growing, diverse communities flourished.   It made sense that an idea for one building with restaurants, grocery stores and shops was to follow.   Markets like this all over the world are thriving, and building both economic and social aspects of the community.   What better way to celebrate great food and diversity than in a local market?

Perfect for such an idea, the Sears Building on Chicago and Lake, which had been vacant for over ten years, became the topic of meetings between the city and local neighborhoods and business owners. The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) and the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) along with a group of Latino business owners interested in opening a large Latino grocery store in the building got together and came up with the "global market" concept. After many more meetings and a lot of hard work The Midtown Global Market became a reality on May 15, 2006.

Food, beverage, arts and crafts are featured in the international themed space offering everything in one stop.   Over 50 vendors from a variety of backgrounds are currently involved.   Get coffee in the morning at Golden Thyme Coffee Café, stop by for lunch at West Indies Soul and do some shopping for a Chinese dinner at United Noodle.

 

Nepalese food is offered at Everest Café, Holy Land Grocery and Deli is on hand selling their famous falafel and hummus and La Loma Tamales serves authentic Mexican tamales fresh daily.    The choices are many and the prices are reasonable making this the best new spot in town.   Even better, there is a delivery service available to bring a taste of these nations straight to your door by going to www.mgmroomservice.com .  

For a complete list of vendors and individual hours go to www.midtownglobalmarket.org

East Lake Street & Chicago Avenue | Minneapolis | www.midtownglobalmarket.org
Open 7am to 8pm

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