Customer Profiles
Eastern Market landmark signs on for spring edition of Detroit Restaurant Week
Published on February 25, 2010 - 7:33 am
How do you meet new people when you're 120 years old? If you're the historic Roma Café, you join the lineup of restaurants participating in Detroit Restaurant Week's spring edition, set for April 16-25. The Roma -- founded as a boarding house in 1890 -- will be the only newcomer in the event, in which 17 restaurants will offer three-course dinners priced at $27, plus taxes, gratuity and beverage.
Customer Profile
Published on July 9, 2009 - 3:57 pm
Denise Wright
Denise Wright can't just pick one things she loves about Eastern Market, but exclaims she loves "everything!" She specifically notes the best parts of the Market are the atmosphere, unique farmers, camaraderie, and the opportunity to make new acquaintances.
Customer Profile
Published on June 2, 2009 - 1:49 pm
Rebecca Deck and Christine Hwang
Rebecca Deck and Christine Hwang come to The Market daily, not only to buy the freshest produce, but also to gain knowledge and support the local community by interning with Eastern Market Corporation. Rather than pursuing the typical New York City or Washington DC internship, these two decided to stay in the state of Michigan in hopes of contributing to the local economy.
Customer Profile
Published on April 11, 2009 - 3:35 pm
Michelle and Tom Hill
Michelle and Tom Hill are drawn to Detroit's Eastern Market by the diversity of people, the urban setting, and the unique atmosphere. They don't frequent the market for one specific reason; instead, they drive from their residence in Rochester Hills to experience everything the market has to offer.
Customer Profile
Published on March 4, 2009 - 5:46 pm
Holly and Jason White
Rarely does a week pass that Holly and Jason White aren't spotted on a Saturday at Eastern Market. Unsurprisingly, when asked how often they visit they enthusiastically said "every Saturday."
Shopping at Eastern Market offers them benefits that they can't find at a typical grocery store.
Customer Profile
Published on February 4, 2009 - 4:30 pm
Margi Schneider and Chuck Knowles
Margi Schneider and Chuck Knowles can be found most Saturdays browsing the stalls and stores of the Eastern Market neighborhood. They have specific goals to meet when shopping to stock the galley on their live aboard boat. That's right, you read correctly; they reside year round on a boat docked in the Metro Detroit area.
Customer Profile
Published on January 4, 2009 - 9:58 pm
Sandra Yu
Riding a rusty blue Huffy Citycruiser, Sandra Yu makes her weekly Saturday journey to Eastern Market from her Midtown Detroit residence about 2 miles away.
