Shop Like a Manager

Looking for your next favorite Market find? We’ve got you covered.

Every Saturday, our Market Managers spend the morning walking the Market, getting to know our vendors and discovering incredible local products. In this series, we’re sharing our personal favorites, from must-try breakfast bites and fresh produce to handmade gifts and hidden gems.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Market regular, let our recommendations inspire your next shopping trip and help you discover the amazing vendors that make the Downtown Farmers Curb Market so special.

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Eric’s scrapbook page, titled Shop Like E-Dawg, with a childhood photo of him and his picks, which are written out on this page.

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Shop Like Eric

Eric Michaels, Communications Director

A Perfect Saturday Morning Starts With

A walk through the entire Farmers Market. Seeing the vendors make final adjustments to their displays. All the fresh baked items, coffee brewing, BBQ smoking. There’s a real buzz of excitement before the public arrives. It’s truly my favorite time of the day!

Eric’s Picks

My go-to breakfast stop is The Crepe Cafe on Instagram!
My “hidden gem” vendor: I really enjoy La Montagne on Facebook. Their knowledge and love of cheese is second to none!
A repeat purchase I can’t live without has to be Spurzile’s Cookies on Facebook! What a decadent treat!
Simply Savory on Facebook always has something new to discover. They have SO MANY dips to try! Just when I think I’ve tried them all, they have a new one!

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Shop Like Leilah

Leilah McCargo, Creative Content Manager

A Perfect Saturday Morning Starts With

Watching the sunrise over Market Mornings. There’s something so special about those first few moments of the day when the streets are quiet, the sky is full of the most vibrant colors and the Market is just beginning to come to life with vendors ready to take on the day. I love taking a moment to soak it all in before the morning gets busy.

Leilah’s Picks

A Custard Bao Bun from Moms Momo on Facebook is the PERFECT breakfast option, not too sweet and very filling.
Market Day Drink: Strawberry Black Tea with Lychee boba from Tanuki Boba Cafe on Facebook.
I own 10 pairs of cut porcelain earrings from L & L Designs on Instagram. A repeat purchase for sure!!
CanNOT leave the Market without stopping by Pixie Suds on Facebook for a mini life catch up. She is such an amazing person to talk to and her soaps smell so good.

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Shop Like Bianca

Bianca Ruiz, Downtown Development Manager

A Perfect Saturday Morning Starts With

Numerous hellos and good mornings from our vendors, laughs and giggles as I stop by to talk to some while they set up in the mornings. I smell the popcorn, brisket and baked goods as I drive past in the golf cart making me want to stop at multiple vendors’ booths to eat!

Bianca’s Picks

Twisted Soap Bar on Facebook carries the best perfumes! I restock multiple times a year. I can truly never get enough.
The Mango or Piña Aguas Frescas from El Gallo on Instagram are the ultimate go-to Market drink.
One thing I never forget to do is stopping by Dainty Links Permanent Jewelry on Instagram.
Stop by Gem’s Homemade Brittle on Facebook for a simple but delicious sweet as you walk the Market!

Through Shop Like a Manager, our team hopes to share the vendors and products that have become part of our own Saturday routines.