11/04/09

North Market

by All5ofus

Way Way over priced!!! This is not a market! It is a market for over priced restaurants, not people wanting to buy fresh produce!!!!!! West Side Market in Cleveland BLOWS this fake wanna be market away!!!!!!

• Pros: None
• Cons: All

06/30/08

My favorite place to eat and buy fresh produce!

by jma2008

This is the diamond of Columbus! They have a great selection of restaurants and shops for all occasions. I love all the little places there, but my favorite is the Jose Madre salsa stand where you can sample all the unique salsas (the owner is so sweet and nice). HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

11/16/06

good stuff

by cooks297

I had some time to spare while in downtown columbus one day so I went to the north market to see what the hype was all about. I definatly understood as soon as I walked in the door. mothers with their kids, college students and business men all sharing their lunch hour in the earthy restaurant/grocery store/shopping center known as North market. I grabbed a sandwich at the deli and it was deeeelicous. I was almost late for my appointment because there was so much to look at and take in. fresh produce, homemade jewelry...a great place for a saturday morning look around!

05/02/06

Top Ten Things I Love About North Market

by spiders

10. The selection of Japanese treats

9. The smell of fresh bread

8. The olive case

7. Cayenne-chocolate & pear-riesling ice cream

6. The view from above

5. Hard-to-find beer, ale, and wine

4. Chatting with the cooking utensils' lady

3. Super fresh vegetables grown locally and organically

2. Ginger lemonade from the Indian place

1. Wheatgrass Shots!

• Pros: it's got everything , parking, smells are free
• Cons: crowded weekends, messy sitting area

Meet for lunch or pick up some fresh gourmet groceries at this Columbus landmark.

by Contributor

The Scene
The North Market is more upscale than your typical farmer's market. It's a place to be seen on Saturday morning,and where the politicos go to get their petitions signed. Multicultural and alternative products are found at 32 stands, which are individually owned (no chains or corporations). There's coffee by the cup or pound, fine cigars and natural home and health products. The place is a real hot spot at lunchtime as it's within walking distance of Nationwide, the convention center and various other businesses.

The Food
Flavors of India makes a mean mango lassi to wash down your vegetarian plate. Go to Firdous Express for falafel and hummus. Choose between German pastries at Juergen's Bakery or organic baked goods at Del's. Shopping for dinner? Bob "the Fish Guy" will wrap you up a fresh catch to take home.