Food lovers, rejoice! The SLU Saturday Market returns to the neighborhood on 9th Avenue North, next to Denny Park, on May 5. The market, which mimics an open-air food hall, will be home to some of Seattle’s finest street food vendors, farm stalls, crafts, and more.
According to managing director Ryan Reiter, whose family started some of the city’s most popular markets, the SLU Saturday Market is meant to be all about community and food. “What we thought at the time was that we don’t have a market that really focuses on food, specifically street food. People weren’t necessarily in need another place to buy produce. What we wanted was to have a town-square feel with this market, a place where you could grab brunch with friends, and really enjoy this culturally diverse neighborhood. We also wanted to highlight food products we should see more of in Seattle,” he explains.