17th Street Market quietly announced on its website that it will reopen at 830 E. 17th St. However, don’t expect a full-fledged return just yet.
The market previously operated more akin to a grocery store, then closed in 2013 after a twenty-year run. Its return, which starts on July 11, will begin as a weekly Saturday market from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
“It’s hot outside for outdoor markets right now,” said Tom Kusian, owner of 17th Street Market. “This is an essential business. I just thought it made sense.”
“Our spacious indoor market was created to provide local farmers, specialty food producers, artisans, and art and antique collectors with a friendly environment to help them sell their products,” the website states.
The inside is organized in three large air-conditioned areas with about 10-15 vendors:
- The Farm features vendors with fresh produce and prepared food specialty items. The Street features local artists and artisans.
- The Square features live music and 400-square-foot stores with specialty and international foods.
- The Street features local artists and artisans with items such as paintings, clothing, jewelry, and more.
Interested vendors can call (520) 204-4109.
Stay tuned for additional details.
17th Street Market is located at 830 E. 17th St. For more information, visit 17thstmarket.com.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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