Bay Coffee and Tea - Get a fresh cup of locally roasted organic coffee from small estate farmers from places such as Ethiopia, Guatemala, Colombia, and Costa Rica. Their fair trade certified products insure that small growers, who often receive a very small percentage of the price paid by consumers, are paid fairly for their products. This can make a huge difference in their living conditions.

Crepesville – There’s nothing quite as fun and exotic as coming to the market and having a great crepe for breakfast! Custom made right before your eyes, you can select from either breakfast (strawberry, apple, etc) or savory (chicken, vegetable and more) crepes. Be careful where you sit and eat, because you’ll discover a lot of jealous onlookers!

Empanada World -Rosita Cruz, an international chef with over 50 years of experience, and her family produce a fabulous assortment of empanadas with succulent fillings made of the finest ingredients. Rosita’s creations are baked on site and provide an explosion of exotic Latin, European and American flavors.

Foodies – Judy Staunko, one of the Market founders, is renown for her unusual soup recipes. Flavors like African Ground Nut Stew, Split Pea & Ham, Southern Fish Stew, Tuscan Sausage & Kale soup, and more. You’ll also find grilled red peppers, stuffed grape leaves, vegetable salsa, and more. Take some home for a satisfying lunch. Experience the fun of discovering new and unusual flavor sensations every week!

Habana Café – David & Jo Gonzalez-Hastings, the founders of the award-winning Habana Café (5402 Gulfport Blvd. S in Gulfport) offer authentic Cuban cuisine such as roasted pork sandwich, guava & cream cheese pastry, and more. Jo is author of the ‘The Habana Café Cookbook’, and her flan was the winner of the Southern Living Dessert category.

Island Flavors & Tings –Experience this unique showplace of the cultural richness of the Caribbean. The flavors include mixtures of hot pepper and tanginess, the rich complexity of slowly stewed sauces, the spice of intense curries, and the cool sweetness of many tropical fruits. Visit their restaurant at 1411 49th St S.

The Kitchen (aka ‘Bowl of Granola’) – Margaret Guidicessi brings her rich experience cooking at many great kitchens. Reknown at the Market for her delicious varieties of granola, she now brings her own interpretation of many classic Hispanic treats. You can also find an large ever-changing selection of gourmet deli selections at The Kitchen, her new store at 409 Central Ave.

MNM Barbeque – Mike ‘n Marcia Silverstein showcase their beautiful stainless steel barbeque rig to cook up barbeque specialties including ribs, chicken, hamburgers and more. You can also arrange for them to cater your next outdoor get together.

Mama G’s – Joe Marcotti specializes in the recipes that his grandmother brought over from Sicily in the 1880’s. She passed them on to him in his youth, and he’s bringing them now to Market. You’ll love the authentic flavors he brings to life in the Original G roll, spinach pie, frittata pie, Italian sausage sub, and more.

Motsapie – Augie and Jeannie Russo created their variation of a Hispanic classic – mozzarella cheese melted in between corn meal pancakes. It’s a wonderful combination of cheesy, crunchy and warm. They generously donate the Motsapie profits to a migrant support project in Wimauma.

Paciugo Gelato Café - The finest Italian gelato is made fresh daily using traditional techniques and secret recipes. It delivers an intense flavor sensation because it has less air and is served warmer than ice cream... It’s also a healthy indulgence, with 70% less fat than regular ice cream. You’ll find over 20 incredible flavors at their nearby store at 300 Beach Drive.

Skippers Kettle Corn – Lee Christopherson makes Kettle corn in the classic manner in large kettles using a wooden paddle. You’ll enjoy its slightly sweet and slightly salty flavor. It’s also low calorie low fat, and has no cholesterol. You can also get a refreshing glass of lemonade made from scratch.

Smoothie Man (aka Gregory Jones) creates premium fruit smoothies made with fresh fruit and ginger. These smoothies are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted, and are one of the memorable experiences you’ll have at the market. Creative Loafing awarded his veggie burgers with a 2007 Best of the Bay award which they called “sublime, hot, crusty and creamy in equal measure, tasty enough for the most ardent carnivore”.

Uhuru Breakfast Oasis – You’ll find your favorite home style gourmet breakfasts. Creative Loafing magazine awarded them a 2007 Best of the Bay award suggesting that you “settle down for the finest scrambled eggs, omelets and breakfast wraps anywhere.” They’re accompanied by herb seasoned homefries, fresh bread and a fruit garnish.

Bread Artisans - Massimo Maviglia brings baking skills learned in his native Italy to craft his crusty European-style loaves. He uses an old fashioned starter and long rising time to create a distinctive rich taste. You’ll find many flavors of breads, rolls, pizza, cookies, tarts, and more. Bread Artisans was awarded ‘Best Bread’ in DuPont Registry Tampa Bay magazine’s Best of 2006 edition. (4442 Park Blvd in Pinellas Park)

Desserts by Milly – Milly Taylor was one of the founding members of the Market, inspired to participate by the compliments she always got about her home made pies. She started up with blueberry crisp, apple, cherry, and sweet potato pie. She’s since expanded her line to include ever-changing flavors of cakes, an assortment of breakfast breads, a wide variety of fresh cookies, and more.

Michael’s Extraordinary Desserts - Michael Ostrander brings over 35 years of experience as an award winning executive pastry chef in premier hotels around the US. Come sample items like morning glory muffins, blueberry pound cake, apple strudel, rum almond croissant, tiramisu, coconut macaroons, almond biscotti, pumpkin bread, and more. You’ll be ‘wowed’ by the extraordinary flavors and textures of his desserts.

New World Bakery – Russ Cannon has a long history of creating uncommon favorites in the best local bakeries. You’ll find a rich assortment of breads including spinach feta, cheddar basil & garlic, olive, raisin challah, multigrain breads, gluten free bread, and cranberry orange scones.

Bob & Daughter Produce – Connie and her crew bring a big smile and great prices on a huge variety of fresh fruit and produce from their produce stand in Clearwater (1262 Lakeview Road). Be sure to check out their fresh squeezed orange juice! Or get a fresh pineapple cored right in front of you.

Front Porch Produce - Angie Cheak brings a wonderful array of produce from her ‘front porch; store in Pass-a-grille. You’ll find that much of the produce comes from farms around the state. Looking over the array of colorful baskets of fruit and vegetables, you can easily imagine that you are standing in front of a great local farm stand.

Mr I Got ‘em – As one of the original vendors at the Market, Brady Johnson carries on a decades-old Midtown produce tradition. He’s an unmistakable sight in his tuxedo and top hat, serving up huge smoked turkey legs. You’ll also find other BBQ favorites like pork, hot dogs, and grilled corn. Brady also supplies southern favorites like boiled peanuts and hot collard greens.

Rudy’s Produce – Mohammed (aka Rudy) Elsayed, his wife and 5 children all participate in this family venture. Nader, the oldest son, serves up the cored pineapple, and Nour is the orange juice specialist. In addition to the broad array of fresh produce, you’ll find a selection of Mediterranean specialty foods including several flavors of hummus.

Fisher Seafood – If you’re looking for the freshest possible seafood, you’ve found the place. Bringing fish fresh off the docks, Martin Fisher filets fish on the spot including snapper, grouper, and tuna. You’ll also find tasty smoked fish spread, shrimp, scallops, clams and more.

Crabby Crab - Margie and Bob Miller of Madeira Beach sell fresh stone crabs that are cooked and ready to eat. Bob uses his own boat and 17 years of experience to bring the freshest crab at great prices to market.

Brimstone Originals Get an assortment of unusual jellies including burgundy wine, cranberry pepper, pineapple pepper, medium pepper and hot pepper jelly. The jellies can be used in a variety of ways including as sauces on a variety of meats, a topping on your favorite hors d' oeuvre, or as a spread on bread, waffles or crackers. You’ll find lots of unique recipes on the website.

Cheese Lodge – Alice Mazur offers an incredible variety of domestic and imported cheeses. One of her specialties is cheeses that ‘bite you back’. She even built a special facility to further age her cheeses for additional flavor. An original vendor in our market, she’s also a participant in many other local farmers markets. Stop by regularly to learn about her weekly specials.

Edens Nectar - Representing the West Central Florida Beekeeper Co-op, Edens Nectar offers unusual seasonal varieties of honey. Each season reflects a unique set of plants that are flowering at the time. You can buy honey flavored by plants such as citrus (spring), clover (spring), jasmine (summer), and wildflower (fall).

Hooker Tea Company –Try a taste of tea blends that are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. Hooker offers over 100 varieties of premium loose tea from around the world at their store (at 300 Beach Drive). Come discover why they were voted "Best Tea Shop" in the 2007 DuPont Registry "Best of Tampa Bay" edition.

Instant Gourmet - Instant Gourmet’s Original Spice Blend was created 38 years ago by Phil LaMarche. An accomplished chef, Phil masterfully creates herb and spice blends that makes all your favorite foods taste terrific. Meats, fish, eggs, veggies, salads, sauces, dressings—all taste better with Instant Gourmet!

Jays Marketplace - Jerry Szkoruda brings a taste of New Orleans with his famous olive salad consisting of green olives, chopped vegetables, blended with fine olive oil. It can be used on a variety of foods, with the favorite being a Muffuletta sandwich. Visit his store at 3618 49th Street N.

Ola’s Olives - If you like olives, you'll love Ola’s Olives. You’ll find marinated olives, martini olives, olive spreads, and tapenades (e.g. Green Olive and Artichoke, Black Olive and Sun-dried Tomato, Black Olive and Toasted Walnut). Eat them at home, take them on a picnic, or to a party – and you’ll have a lot of happy diners!

Pappardalle – Joan Barfield brings over 40 flavors of Pappardalle pasta, an artisanal food in small batches made by hand, using the highest quality durum wheat, and all natural ingredients. Unforgettable flavors include Italian Pesto, Spicy Thai, Roasted Garlic, Sundried Tomato and many more. Once you taste these flavors you’ll never be able to eat conventional pasta again!

Toffee to Go - Incredible handmade toffee in three delectable flavors - milk chocolate almond, dark chocolate pecan, and white chocolate macadamia. You can get the toffee packaged a variety of ways to suit your gift giving needs.; Come taste a sample to see how extraordinary toffee can be!

VSpicery – This ‘little shop of flavors’ features herbs and spices from around the world, including a wide variety of custom blends. You’ll also find gourmet oils, vinegars, jellies, hot sauces and more. Visit their Tampa store at 2913 W. Cypress St (between Howard & MacDill) to experience a treasure trove of sights and smells.