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FEED and MarketReady businesses steal the show

By Abha Thakkar
Northside Planning Council

The Northside Planning Council’s 25th Anniversary event was a celebratory and even inspirational gathering, but the food is what everyone is raving about weeks later.

Twelve FEED Kitchens and MarketReady businesses provided a buffet of flavors and textures and had everyone in a food-induced stupor by the end of the night. The event was a business development and promotional opportunity for these startups.

Our taste buds thank Artesan Fruit, Bonnie’s Balls, Buzzy’s Lake House, dZi Little Tibet, Madame Chu, Afrique Carib Bits & Bites, The Rodeo Wagon, Métropolitain Handcrafted Street Food, Rude Brew Kombucha, El Sabor de Puebla, Vitruvian Farms and Healthy Food For All for their contributions.

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