Introducing a variety of exotic food products and recipes at a new concept in a fresh farmers marketplace is a great way to attract food lovers, home cooks, and adventurous eaters.
Where Gourmet Meets Marketplace
Metropolitan Market Place features a curated selection of gourmet-quality pantry staples, locally grown seasonal produce, and rare culinary treasures. From farm-to-table collaborations to community-driven sponsorships, we are committed to offering a one-of-a-kind food experience rooted in quality, flavor, and connection.
Explore seasonal recipes inspired by our fresh stock, enjoy leisurely food events, and savor the diverse, gourmet variety that makes our market a destination for food lovers and local supporters alike.
More than a market — it’s a culinary journey.
Metropolitan Market Place features a curated selection of gourmet-quality pantry staples, locally grown seasonal produce, and rare culinary treasures. From farm-to-table collaborations to community-driven sponsorships, we are committed to offering a one-of-a-kind food experience rooted in quality, flavor, and connection.
Explore seasonal recipes inspired by our fresh stock, enjoy leisurely food events, and savor the diverse, gourmet variety that makes our market a destination for food lovers and local supporters alike.
More than a market — it’s a culinary journey.
Bring your furry friend along to the market! We welcome well-behaved dogs and even have a dog park area for them to play in.
Our farmers market thrives because of community engagement—and volunteers play a huge part in that! As a volunteer, you’ll support the market’s mission of connecting local growers, producers, and artisans with the community in a fun, lively, and welcoming environment.
Whether you're interested in community outreach, sustainability, education, or just love good food and people, we have a role for you.
Operations Support
Community Engagement
Education & Programming
Special Projects
Metropolitan Marketplace offers youth and young adults a fun and engaging work environment, where they can grow through performance improvement duties in marketing roles. Participants will develop essential training, social skills, and professional strengths that have the potential to drive long-term, self-motivated careers. The program fosters a supportive, learning-friendly environment focused on mastering trades and building sustainable, purpose-driven operations for future workplace success.
Why are you interested in joining the Metropolitan Marketplace Youth Program?
(Tell us what excites you about this opportunity!)
2. What skills or experiences would you like to develop through this program?
(E.g., customer service, business, teamwork, communication, etc.)
3. Have you had any experience working with food, people, or in community spaces?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please describe briefly:
4. What cultural background(s) do you identify with, and are there any food traditions you'd love to share or learn more about?
We are currently curating a list of exotic and cultural food groups along with representative recipes that would make for a new exotic marketplace with both diverse, culturally driven, exciting, and community inspired. The goal is to offer a rich mix of traditional staples, street foods, fusion dishes, and unique ingredients across cultures.
A. Food & Product Preferences
What types of exotic or culturally diverse products would you be most excited to see?
☐ Caribbean produce (e.g., callaloo, breadfruit)
☐ African herbs and greens (e.g., bitter leaf, garden egg)
☐ Southeast Asian fruit (e.g., mangosteen, jackfruit)
☐ Latin American spices or fruits (e.g., guava, aji peppers)
☐ Middle Eastern/Levant flavors (e.g., za’atar, pomegranate molasses)
(Tell us what excites you about this opportunity!)
B. Shopping Habits
☐ How often do you visit local farmers markets?
☐ Weekly
☐ Monthly
☐ Occasionally
☐ Rarely/Never
C. Market Engagement
What would attract you to attend a new, exotic farmers market?
☐ Unique ingredients not found elsewhere
☐ Cooking demos or tastings
☐ Live music/cultural performances
☐ Opportunities to talk with farmers/vendors
☐ Family-friendly activities
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