The Downtown Farmers Market is set to launch this summer at Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park, featuring nearly 20 new food vendors starting Saturday, and running every Saturday until October 25.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will have the chance to explore diverse culinary delights, including artisanal cheese, sourdough breads, kimchi, hot sauces, and much more.
Among the unique vendors making their debut this year is Beehive Freeze, which offers an innovative honey slush, a treat they first encountered while living in Hawaii.
Founded by Ellie Magleby and Branden McQueen-Bryers, Beehive Freeze has been bringing their fresh take on honey slush to Utah for the past two years after relocating from the islands.
This delicious treat begins with a sorbet made from fruit juices and honey, then topped with raw honey, seasonal produce, cacao nibs, and creamy coconut.
At the Downtown Farmers Market, attendees can choose from four signature flavors including pina colada, passion fruit, strawberry, and coffee, along with a rotating seasonal option based on available fresh fruits.
For those yearning for hearty Italian flavors, Marcato Kitchen promises mouthwatering options featuring strombolis, a baked Italian-American delicacy that marries the best of pizza and sandwiches in a single bite.
Chef Kyle Williams, who founded Marcato Kitchen, was inspired by learning about strombolis from a Sicilian chef he worked with and dedicated his business to give the dish the attention it deserves,
These artisanal strombolis are packed with an array of Italian meats, cheeses, and veggies, taking traditional fillings like pepperoni to delightful new levels alongside gourmet options such as meatballs and goat cheese.
At the market, attendees can purchase pre-packaged strombolis to easily heat at home, in addition to indulging in Williams’ popular brown-butter chocolate chip cookies.
Smash burgers are another highlight of this year’s market, offered by a duo calling themselves Girls Who Smash, co-founders Cami Aglaure and Carly Porter.
Their burgers, inspired by a culinary adventure in New York City, are known for the technique of smashing the beef patties down to create a perfect crispy outer edge while keeping the inside juicy and flavorful.
The cooking process also includes adding thinly sliced onions that caramelize beautifully on the patty.
Stacked with American cheese, banana peppers, and a secret spicy aioli, these smash burgers are set to be a crowd-pleaser, complemented by fries fried in beef tallow for an extra flavor boost.
Another new vendor, The Grey Rabbit Artisan Bakery, is headed by David Lichty, who turned his passion for baking into a professional venture after years of sharing homemade goods with his neighbors.
Lichty, who trained at the Park City Culinary Institute, will bring a variety of baked goods to the Farmers Market, ranging from country wheat bread to unique offerings like chocolate rye and candied jalapeño & gruyere bread.
Additionally, he’ll have sweet treats like French apple turnovers, cinnamon rolls, and cardamom buns, all made with care and artisanal techniques.
Honey enthusiasts will be delighted to discover Higbee Honey, founded by Mike Higbee, who transitioned from a compliance officer in the Utah Air National Guard to a passionate beekeeper.
Starting with a single hive, Higbee expanded to dozens and began curating a diverse selection of honey varieties from the Wasatch Mountains and beyond.
At the market, Higbee will offer Wasatch wildflower honey as well as light and dark varieties along with specialties such as black sage and orange blossom honey sourced from his bees overwintering in southern California.
This season’s Downtown Farmers Market brings not only these new culinary adventures but also other significant firsts, such as the first raw-milk vendor, Springbrook Dairy, and the first-ever vendor solely focused on kimchi, Do Young Kimchi.
Additionally, Best Edge Sharpening, a mobile knife- and tool-sharpening service, joins the market, reviving a beloved service that had previously moved from the area.
With broad offerings and innovative vendors, the Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park is shaping up to be a must-visit for anyone looking to explore local flavors and support Utah’s artisans.
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