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Café Lago Owner Set to Reopen Canal Market

March 14, 2016 by LeAna Alvarado-Smith 9 Comments

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Neighbors will be pleased to know, Canal Market won’t be closed for long! The much-loved owner of Café Lago, Carla Leonardi, has rented the market and has plans to reopen as a neighborhood market and deli with an emphasis on Italian food.

From cooking classes for the Montlake elementary students to hosting fundraisers, Carla’s commitment to the neighborhood shines through in running a successful local shop.  A longtime Montlake resident herself, Carla understands what it takes to run the charming neighborhood market on Fuhrman Ave.

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Recently, Carla reached out to Portage Bay & Roanoke neighbors to share the news and receive their thoughts and comments on the new market. The Montlake Flyer contacted Carla to get her permission to share some of the tidbits.

  • Neighborhood markets are in her blood. Carla grew up in her parent’s Cincinnati corner grocery. “I was excited about the possibility of opening a neighborhood market and deli with an emphasis on Italian food.”
  • Canal is zoned for grocery/deli and her intent is to keep it that way. The store will have several rows of grocery items-everything from toothpaste to ketchup and a deli that will include rotisserie chickens, stone hearth pizza and Italian sandwiches (meatball subs and sausage and peppers) made to order. Items such as Lago lasagna will be offered as take away items for dinners at home.
  • Mornings aren’t complete without a piping hot cup of coffee or tea and a quick bite to eat. Carla’s market will offer fast paced espresso service with take away breakfast items.
  • Families (well at least the kids) will love the made-in-house gelato that will be available in a cup or cone. Perfect take-away item on your walk to the playground.
  • Carla shared, “we want everyone to feel welcome and well fed.” Prices will be kept as low as possible.
  • Seating – The market is allowed a few stools for seating. Carla hopes the “neighbors will find our market to be a delightful place to sit and enjoy life with others from near home.” Canal Market has applied for a beer/wine license that will allow the glass pours of 2-3 everyday wines and a small selection of beers for neighbors to enjoy.
  • Neighborhood meeting location – Canal will be offered as a meeting place for community events, cooking classes, book readings, etc.

Have an idea to share with Carla? Post a note in the comments section below, all comments will be forwarded for her review.

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Canal Market Closes

February 5, 2016 by MontlakeFlyer Leave a Comment

Canal-Market-600x600Passing by the market, neighbors will find the store dark and stools resting on the eating bar. CHS has shared what information they have found.

Part of a ripple of Seattle boutique grocery markets — and a member of a small but ambitious family of food+drink venture — has shuttered in Portage Bay after less than a year of business.

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Canal Market Is Open

May 5, 2015 by montlake Leave a Comment

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Chef Ericka Burke is excited to announce that Canal Market officially opened its doors today, May 5, at 7am. The old-fashioned mercantile is located at 2919 Fuhrman Avenue East in Seattle’s Portage Bay neighborhood. Canal Market brings an array of household goods, local produce, fresh pressed juices, and a wonderful deli to the neighborhood.

The 2,000 square-foot space has vibrant mustard yellow walls complimented by vintage dark wood shelving and white subway tiles lining the prep area. The focal point is a large island in the center of the inviting space, featuring a tall counter with limited seating, a large deli case, and the juice and coffee bar. The deli case offers a wonderful variety of salads, veggie dishes, dips, and baguette sandwiches. Think: Quinoa Tabouli Salad, Corona Bean & Tuna Salad, Kale Salad, Honey Glazed Roasted Parsnips, and Cucumber-Feta Salad. The deli also offers made to order salads, sandwiches, and two soups. Think: roasted beets with kale, chunky leek vinaigrette, walnuts, and Parmesan or a Chop Salad with romaine, chicken, bacon tomato, red onion and provolone, and as for sandwiches: Tuna Salad Baguette, BLT, Braised Pork Panini, or French Dip.

During the morning hours the deli offers a lovely selection of house made pastries, whole grain porridge, savory galettes, and a bacon and egg panini. Burke is especially excited about the breakfast bar that lines the tall counter each morning. Patrons can expect a fabulous selection of house-made pastries, granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, and toast with Burke’s jams and marmalades. The $14 cost of the breakfast bar includes the fresh-pressed juice of the day and Stumptown coffee. Hello, killer breakfast!

“The pop-up shop was such a great way to get a feel for the neighborhood and we are thrilled to finally have the market open,” says Burke. “I’m excited to incorporate the needs and wants of our neighbors into the markets inventory—for me, it’s all about creating the perfect spot for the community!”

Burke also has takeaway offerings for dinner—say, Monday night meatloaf or Tuesday night spaghetti and meatballs, all sold with easy instructions for reheating to perfection at home.

The market has coolers full of bottled beer, cider, wine, and unique soft drinks, as well as a freezer for locally made ice cream and gelato, and, in the summer, house made popsicles. Much like the wine selection at Volunteer Park Cafe, the market showcases wines from small, family-owned wineries that respect the land and the winemaking process. Fresh produce and dairy is stocked daily, with Burke bringing in additional goods from urban farmers and growers—she is happy to sell just a couple dozen eggs or a few pints of perfect strawberries from small farms.

As for household goods and pantry items, Canal Market has a wide range—from everyday olive oil to a special smoked olive oil, kid-friendly crackers to locally made plantain chips. There are a variety of pantry goods, as well as necessities like toothpaste and toilet paper.

Local artisan products are represented, with items from purveyors like Kurtwood Farms, Rachel’s Ginger Beer, Seattle Seltzer, and San Juan Sea Salt. Gift items include Handmade La Conner bath, body, and laundry products; Turnco’s wooden rolling pings, spoons, and jars; and Falconware Enamel bowls and colanders, as well as an assortment of other goods like jewelry and linens.

Just in time for summer, Burke offers easy picnic provisions for boaters and bikers, including canvas bags and bottle openers. Look for outdoor, dog friendly seating in front of the market very soon.

Burke has had a wonderful time preparing for Canal Market to open, creating recipes for the deli and sourcing great goods for the shelves.

About Canal Market

Located at 2919 Fuhrman Avenue East in Seattle’s Portage Bay neighborhood, Canal Market is the creation of chef Ericka Burke. Canal Market provides the neighborhood with groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and specialty gift items, as well as grab-and-go food, wine and beer, coffee, and a juice bar. The market is open daily from 7am to 7pm. For more information, call 206.588.2893 or visit www.canalmarketseattle.com.

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Canal Market – A Pop-Up Delight

November 24, 2014 by LeAna Alvarado-Smith 3 Comments

canal market openingCanal Market kicked off the holiday season with opening celebration on Friday evening. Ericka Burke invited guest to enjoy snacks and wine while perusing the artisan goods offered until December 24th.  IMG_4241

It’s a perfect spot to pick up gifts as there is something for everyone – letterpress cards, Castillo de Canena olive oils, San Juan Sea Salt, Jasmine Silver Needles Tea,  IMPWEARhome Kids aprons, Always Fresh Goodness baked goods, just to name a few.

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IMG_4237 (1)Stop by the pop-up for an espresso or join one of the weekly wine tastings and get some of your holiday shopping done.

I have my eye on a beautiful Turnco Wood Carafe, hopefully my husband is reading this post…carafe

Canal Market Pop-Up
Open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10am – 7pm
Thru Christmas Eve, when the shop will close at 3pm
 
 

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What’s Happening In & Around Montlake

November 20, 2014 by LeAna Alvarado-Smith Leave a Comment

wwtwEvents in and around Montlake for the week of November 20th – 29th.

In Montlake

Friday, November 21st Canal Market

  • Montlake Elementary Evergreen Sale – Final Day to Place Your Order
  • Canal Market Pop-Up Shop Opening Party – 5:00 pm, Canal Market

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  • Wine Tasting at Canal Market – 5:00 pm, Canal Market

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  • Christmas Ship Festival – 8:00 pm, West Montlake Park

Ongoing

  • Drop-In Indoor Pickle Ball – Wednesdays, 7:00 am & Fridays, 1:30 pm, Montlake Community Center
  • Family Story Time – Wednesdays, 11:00 am, Montlake Library
  • Montlake Mediation Group – Thursdays, 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, 2145 Boyer Ave East

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Wednesday, November 26th

  • Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Fest – 7:00 pm, Center for Spiritual Living

Visit our neighborhood calendar to keep track of upcoming events. All registered users of Montlake.net are authorized to submit events via our Post Your Event tool.

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Canal Market Pop-Up Shop Opening Party

November 17, 2014 by LeAna Alvarado-Smith Leave a Comment

Canal MarketVia AlwaysFreshGoodness

Ericka Burke is kicking off the holiday pop up shop at Canal Market with a party this Friday, November 21, from 5pm to 7pm. There’ll be wine and light snacks, and the shopping starts as soon as the party does!

There are a handful of great new local vendors to announce as well: Michael Cepress’ men’s accessories; Tina Randolph’s works of art; Kelice Penney’s “Careful it Bites” handmade stuffed creatures; Cultivating Design’s sock monkeys; Aaron Cardella’s paintings; Annie Manners’ hot cocoa designs, blankets, and children’s craft kits; Lynda Sherman’s Bremelo Press letterpress cards and gifts; and Stephanie Clark’s Dahlia Press letterpress designs.

There’ll be treats for sale from across the world: Big Spoon Roasters, Dick Taylor Chocolates, Mast Brothers Chocolates, Portland’s Quin handmade candies, Millcreek Cacao Roasters, Dequmana Olives, Castillo de Canena olive oils, San Juan sea salts, Jacobsen sea salts, Sqirl jams, Ayako & Family jams, Wildflower honey and comb, Slate coffee, and Willy B’s hot sauce. Also: granola, baked goods, pies, dog cookies, and jars of caramel sauce and ganache from Burke’s newly minted umbrella group, Always Fresh Goodness Collective.

There are also going to be a great array of housewares on offer, like Falcon Enamelware, Handmade La Connor’s well-crafted home and grooming products, Turnco’s hand-turned wood kitchen tools, Bitters and Co.’s glassware, Bellocq teas and strainers, The Wooden Palate’s wooden home accessories, Circle 21 candles, Creative Women’s table linens, Tahir Mahmood’s handmade rosewood mortar & pestles and rolling pins, and Liberty’s custom water bottles.

July Floral will also have seasonal bouquets and wreaths for sale—and they’ll be a fixture at Canal Market when it opens later this winter!

As of Saturday, November 22, the shop will be open regular hours: Tuesday – Sunday, from 10am – 7pm, all the way up until Christmas Eve, when the shop will close at 3pm. The shop is located at 2917 Fuhrman Ave E. Drop by this Friday to get a head start on holiday shopping and socializing!

About Canal Market – Slated to open February 2015

Located at 2919 Fuhrman Avenue East in Seattle’s Portage Bay neighborhood, Canal Market will provide the neighborhood with groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and specialty gift items, as well as grab-and-go food, and beer and wine. The market will be open daily from 7am to 7pm. For more information, visit www.canalmarketseattle.com

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