by bryan | Apr 11, 2011 | Business, light rail corridor, News & Information
Healthy Choices, Fresh Produce in one easy location By Lynlee Smith This is a must visit whether you’re a local or just passing through the area, The Phoenix Public Market is a great place to pick up fresh locally-sourced produce, meats, dairy and packaged food items. Visit the Wine Bar, selling some of Arizonas finest gems, an extensive range of Arizona’s finest beer and wine. If your feeling the desire for a meal the Market Café offers great daily breakfast specials as well as delicious sandwiches, soups and salads to eat in or on the run. This market was introduced to the Phoenix area to increase the access to fresh and healthy food in an underserved area. It brings together the specialties of many local producers into one central location. The market has created a lot of job opportunities along with helping micro-businesses get started and build their capacity. This market is a great addition to the Phoenix area, creating a vibrant gathering place in the heart of the community. Open Hours– Year Round Rain or Shine Urban Grocery and Wine Bar Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm First Fridays, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Open-Air Market Wednesdays, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturdays, 8:00 am to Noon (May through September) Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (October through April) The Market Accepts Mastercard, Visa and Food Stamps (SNAP) in both the Urban Grocery and Open Air Market. The Open-Air Market also accepts AZ FMNP, WIC cash value vouchers This is located on 721 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ. Get down and support your local...
by bryan | Sep 6, 2010 | Business, Business Events, Light Rail Business, light rail corridor, News & Information
Phoenix Open Market on Light Rail is fresh and fun I stopped by the Open Market on Saturday morning. It was a good think I got there before noon, because the vendors start packing up at that time. The open time is from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, and 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. You will find, as I did, a mixture of farmer’s market, boutique, promotion and food to sample before you buy. It was on a smaller scale that others I have been to, and I estimated about 50 booths set up and functioning. The visitors seemed to be in a good mood, irrespective of the warm temperatures in the hot Phoenix morning. Large water-cooled fans were blowing on several corners to cool everyone down. Several people just stood in front of the fans and spread their arms out, seemingly hoping to drink in all the cool air. You can find more information at http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/ They are located on the NE Corner of Central Ave and Pierce St.; and you can get there by exiting the Roosevelt/Central Ave Light Rail...
by bryan | Sep 5, 2010 | Business, Business Events, News & Information
KFNN 1510 Financial News station is on Light Rail. I was listening to KFNN 1510 last week, and wondered where the station was located. It could have been anywhere in the Phoenix Metro area. But, as it turned out, the station business office sits on Light Rail just south of Camelback on Central Ave in Phoenix. The Station lineup features a full day of financial talk a information designed to provide the listener with valuable tips and helps to manage your money in tough economic times. The Bloomberg Morning Show opens the early morning from 4-6 a.m.;Business for Breakfast from 6-8 a.m. Your Financial Plan with Wayne Kandas from 8-9 a.m. Then there is a full day money, wealth and real estate talk and discussion. All About Money, Investor’s Edge, stock market chatter, and you can spend the evening with consumer watchdog Clark Howard from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wow, that is a full day! The Station address is: 4800 North Central Avenue,...
