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We’re excited to share that Londonlicious is officially adding takeaway to the experience and the Market is proudly joining in, with a lineup of exclusive, limited-time offerings from some of your favourite vendors. July 18-August 10, 2025

Here’s what’s cooking:

• Better Blend Smoothie Bar – Strawberry Breeze
  Made with local strawberries.
• C’est Cheez – Market Melt
  Made with local aged cheddar.
• Kleiber’s Deli – Jagerschnitzel
  Made with local potatoes.
• Kosmos – Beef Dip
  Made with local onions.
• La Burreria – Deep Fried Street Burrito
  Made with local vegetables.
• La Parrillada Grill – Mexican Bowl
  Made with local peppers.
• Love Pastel Brazilian Food – Pepperoni & Cheese Pastel
  Made with local cheese.
• Market Cafe – Breakfast Bagel
  Made with local pesto.
• Mona’s Shawarma & Grill – Chicken Thigh Platter
  Made with local vegetables.
• New Delhi Deli – Chicken Pulao with Raita
  Made with local herbs and veggies.
• The Rice Box – Oyakodon (Fried Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu)
  Made with local tomatoes.
• The Salad Bowl – Strawberry Field Salad
  Made with local strawberries.
• Wow Pierogies – Strawberry Pierogies
  Made with local strawberries.
• Bear & Frankie’s
• Waldo’s

Stop by the Market between July 18 to August 10 to explore these limited-time local creations and support the vendors who make our food community so special!

Aries (Mar 21 to Apr 19)
Your tote is packed with bold flavours maybe some spicy sauces or zesty snacks to kick off the week.

Taurus (Apr 20 to May 20)
You’ll find comfort treats fresh bread or pastries to cozy up with after your Market visit.

Gemini (May 21 to Jun 20)
Your tote carries stories maybe a chat with a vendor or a secret recipe card tucked inside.

Cancer (Jun 21 to Jul 22)
Fresh flowers will bloom in your Market tote adding colour and scent to your home.

Leo (Jul 23 to Aug 22)
Your tote shines with a new artisan find that you’re proud to show off.

Virgo (Aug 23 to Sep 22)
Your tote is well organized filled with planned Market picks and fresh essentials.

Libra (Sep 23 to Oct 22)
Balanced and beautiful your tote holds a mix of fresh sweet and handmade treasures.

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 21)
Your tote hides a surprise find a hidden gem you discovered among the stalls.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 to Dec 21)
Adventure is in your tote a new food or unique product from your Market exploration.

Capricorn (Dec 22 to Jan 19)
Your tote is early-bird ready filled with the freshest picks before the crowds arrive.

Aquarius (Jan 20 to Feb 18)
Your Market tote contains new connections a vendor’s card or a fellow shopper’s smile.

Pisces (Feb 19 to Mar 20)
Sensory delights fill your tote fragrant herbs or sweet baked goods guiding your Market trip.

The July season isn’t just about the beautiful sunshine and summer fun, but it also means that an array of produce is in season and ready to be used to its full potential. Here are just a few different examples on how you can use the in-season produce. 

Cherries:

• Make a summer slush using frozen cherries, water, frozen pineapple and some ice cubes. Add lime juice on top for some extra flavour!
• Use them in a delicious cherry pie or crumble.
• Make cherry lime popsicles to stay cool.

Tomatoes:

• Make fresh salsa that will be a hit at all your summer gatherings.
• Tomato, basil and mozzarella skewers are a great snack and are so easy to make. These ingredients can also be used on flatbread.
• Make a cherry tomato and burrata pasta dish.

Corn:

• Make corn salsa that is the perfect summer snack.
• Create a cheesy baked corn dip
• Make a salad with corn,squash, and kale. Topped with olive oil and a vinaigrette of your choice.

Rhubarb:

• Make an apple rhubarb or strawberry rhubarb pie.
• Create a sweet rhubarb sauce or puree to top over anything you like including yogurt, pancakes or ice cream.
• Try to make a strawberry, rhubarb and mint margarita to enjoy on a warm night.

Summer squash:

• Make roasted summer squash
• Use squash in a pesto & basil pasta recipe
• Sautee summer squash and other veggies to create a great side dish.

These easy ideas will ensure that these season produce items are used in the most flavorful and unique ways! Shop Havaris Produce and Doris Family Produce in the market to gather all your summer produce!

Craving fresh, delicious, and diverse lunch options? The Market’s food vendors have something for everyone, offering everything from international flavours to sweet treats, all made fresh and local! Here’s your go-to guide to lunchtime delights inside the Market building:

• La Parrillada Grill
  Feast on Latin American grilled meats, tacos, and other tasty specialties full of bold flavours.
• La Burreria
  Savor authentic Mexican burritos, tacos, and classic dishes made fresh daily.
• The New Delhi Deli
  Spice up your lunch with Indian favourites like curries, wraps, and flavour-packed snacks.
• Thai Delight
  Enjoy tasty Thai staples including stir-fries, noodles, and curries made with fresh ingredients.

From hearty international dishes to sweet bakery treats, the Market has all your lunchtime cravings covered, come hungry and leave happy!

Our Outdoor Farmers Market is back on the Rotary Square for the season 8am to 1pm! Below you can check out what vendors will be here this Saturday, July 19th!

• Berrylicious Fruit Farm; fresh blueberries
• Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
• Den Besten Trout Farm; smoked rainbow trout, sausage rolls and fresh eggs
• Greystead Gardens; fresh produce, spices
• Harcroft Estates Artisan Preserves (HEAP); cooked jams, jellies, and seasonal preserves
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce; fresh produce
• Jumping Ovens: savoury pies, brioche & more
• Joyce Farms; fresh strawberries, produce
• La Houlette de Vie; fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• Our Fields, fresh produce, preserves, honey
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• Small World Mycology; premium fresh mushrooms
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• The Whole Grain Hearth; fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers

Pop Up Vendors

• Elysa Spetgang Pottery
• Guelph Holzkunste

Registration is now required for all classes and will open on the second Thursday prior to the event date – registration opens today for Jaime’s Chow Mein class next Saturday, July 26) Click here to register –> https://forms.gle/fPWqtunxHZpNSTdr5

Please note; our kitchen is going under renovations so cooking demos will pause after the July 26th class.

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty! This Sunday, we’re featuring: Ice cream from The Ice Cream Bowl.

📍 Where: Centre Court
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. – while supplies last!

Fun fact: It’s international Ice Cream day on Sunday!

You won’t want to miss this!

DATES + TIMES

• Friday, July 25th 4pm-12am
• Saturday, July 26th 4pm-12am
• Sunday, July 27th 12pm-8pm