3/30/2023 0 Comments Bow market somervilleIts café also serves wholesome smoothies, grain bowls, and soups. “The market’s popped up pretty quickly, and it’s already a gathering place,” says Eiden Spilker, kitchen manager of the In Season Food Shop, where everything, from toffee-dipped potato chips and basil-infused soda to noodles and coffee, is produced in New England or New York. The emphasis is clearly on the arts-and artisanal food.All purchases support the work of these young artists and entrepreneurs, and the courtyard space, which is open to the public, whether patronizing the restaurants or not. “We do get a wide demographic of patrons,” she says, “from student groups or work-from-home types during the day, to larger friend groups, writing workshops…a good variety of of all ages and colors finding comfort in our space.” Remnant’s Lajoie, for example, organizes market events, from courtyard yoga and movie or trivia nights to block parties and a pot-luck dinner co-hosted with the Somerville Public Library. The vendors all tend to help plan and put on events throughout the year, and, essentially, cross-pollinate a growing, like-minded customer base. “It’s a really good community with a lot of people who are just starting out-so we’re all kind of in it together,” reports We Thieves’ Rossi. “People donate leftovers and supplies, and we sell it at reasonable prices,” she says (see how to donate at ), and even though she doesn’t offer classes in the small place, she urges everyone to stop in, get inspired-and to “just start making things” on their own. At Make & Mend, embroiderer and owner Emily Tirella collects “gently used” art supplies-like paints and brushes, drawing tools, papers, yarns, and fabrics-which can be prohibitively expensive bought new. Steps away, Homeslice features handmade graphic art, embroidered and crocheted goods, and plant hangers. Gifts and home goods are the focus at 9000 Things, where designer Ali Horeanopoulos sells her own rainbow-hued pendants and wall art, made from upcycled materials. ![]() Down the way is Filomena Dimarco, a shop full of eye-catching jewelry with Southwestern flair, made by artist Ashley Vick her pendants and bracelets look great with the bold, hand-crafted leather boots for sale at Adelante Shoe Co. We Thieves’ eclectic goods pair well with the Americana antiques, and wearables for men, found next door at Blue Bandana Relics (also a presence at SoWa in Boston). “Also, I had hoarded a lot of jewelry,” she adds, “and items from estate sales-including a great collection of vintage Chanel earrings-so I am going to put all that out for the holidays.” Owner Sandra Rossi says that for a vintage-fashion store, “it was imperative to be in a location where I was ensured I’d have the right psychographic of my clientele: independents, creatives…people who appreciate the fringe, appreciate what is not expected or predictable.” Her constantly changing inventory includes global fashion and goods by local designers this season, Rossi highlights furs and glitzy festive garb, and is expanding her supply of “self-care, all-natural, hard-to-find” bath and beauty products. The largest store, at just under 400 square feet, is We Thieves. Tucked back from busy Somerville Avenue, the market occupies two levels: downstairs is food, like the vegetarian upstart Saus (try the poutine topped with shallots and kimchi) and JaJu (get the cabbage and mushroom pierogis), and upstairs are the small-scale retailers, most of whom are artists or designers selling their own creations. ![]() Remnant opened when Bow Market did, in mid 2018, and is now one of the 30-odd arts-oriented niche shops and food outlets that line the pentagonal, open-air courtyard. Poutine with kimchi and scallions at the vegetarian restaurant Saus
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