Key West Florida Weekly

Island Greater Goods Market ‘pops up’ Nov. 18




 

Visionary things are afoot on Stock Island. First, there was COAST. Then came Lost Kitchen Supper Club (if you haven’t been to one of its to-die-for dinners, what in the world are you waiting for?). And now, Stock Island is home to the newest, local-est artisanal bazaar — the Island Greater Goods Sunday Market, an exciting new monthly shopping and dining event at Lost Kitchen Supper Club.

In the words of the founders, Abigail Houff, jeweler and owner of Gilded Peach Inspired Studio, and Chef Layla Barr, half of the brains behind Lost Kitchen Supper Club and all of the brains behind new wholesome food venture, Nourish, “Island Greater Goods will be a unique opportunity for discerning shoppers and mindful, conscientious artists and business owners to come together monthly and celebrate the Island’s creative spirit, while also giving back to the community.”

Each month, the market will materialize pop-up style within the Lost Kitchen Supper club space, both upstairs and downstairs, and will utilize some of the dock space and surrounding outside area. And in case you were worried about feeling parched or peckish, the full Lost Kitchen bar will be open and Chef Layla will have whole, delicious food available from her Nourish menu.

 

The Market will make its grand debut this Sunday, Nov. 18, right in time for all of your holiday needs. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., shoppers in search of the unique will be able to peruse stalls filled with fresh flowers from Petals & Vines, elegant tropical jewelry from Gilded Peach, produce from Townsend Family Organic Farms and whimsical hand-made stationery from Inky Fingers Calligraphy, among many others. And to encourage the spirit of giving, Abigail and Layla plan to donate half of all vendor fees to a different local nonprofit organization each month. Saturday’s inaugural market event will be in support of Womankind.

Future markets will be held on Dec. 9, Dec. 23, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3 and March 31 and the founders are committed to letting the market evolve naturally. “We do expect the market to grow and evolve through the season,” Abigail explains. “We are kind of trying to let it become what it wants to become, and respond to the community’s needs and feedback.”

Lost Kitchen Supper Club is located at 6810 Front St. on Stock Island, down the dock from Hogfish Bar & Grill. More information, including a contact form for potential vendors, can be found at www.islandgreatergoods.com and you can contact the organizers with any questions at info@islandgreatergoods.com.

 

 

 

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