Milk & Honey Market: Bringing the Best of Local Goods to Baltimore Avenue
Posted by Samantha Lazar on October 5, 2009
Ah, the long-awaited Milk & Honey Market has finally opened! West Philly has been anxiously awaiting its opening for months now, and everyone seems excited that the paper is off the windows, its shelves are stocked, and its sandwich presses are pressing. The shop, on the corner of 45th and Baltimore, is something of a market meets café meets up-scale deli, and is quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite.
The market’s ethos is that everything must be local, which works both to support Philly’s businesses, as well as to bring the best of Greater Philadelphia to the West Philly community. There’s the requisite fresh milk and organic honey from local farms, of course, as well as specialties from all the big names in town – ice cream from Bassett’s, cheese from Di Bruno Brothers, Breads from Metropolitan . . . you get the idea. The deli counter serves up lots of fancy cured meats, in addition to the artisan cheeses, and the market does a steady business in grilled paninis at lunch time, pastries in the morning, and coffee throughout the day. The inside and the sidewalk are lined with tables, and the free wifi and good lighting make it an ideal place to get some work done while basking in local organic goodness.
As a complement to the farmer’s market, there’s also a selection of fresh fruits and veggies, giving the neighborhood access to PA’s bounty on non-market days. Stop by and check it out, and grab some fresh eggs, handmade pasta, or a delicious ice cream cone!
Milk & Honey Market
4435 Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
215-387-MILK
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by Jean on October 6, 2009
You might want to ask a manager for the reason. I haven't been by yet to see the ones they are using but sometimes the chemicals used to make and break down biodegradable cups are worse for the environment than the ones with the wax coating. There are also places now that recycle styrofome cup materials and reuse them. I am not condoning, I just don't know that they made a bad decision here. Either way, guess it is best overall to bring your own mug.
by Kelly on October 6, 2009
I love this market but was disappointed when they started out using biodegradeable coffee cups then switched them out.
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by Insider on October 8, 2009
I happen to know that they are currently searching for paper goods that are better for the enviorment - the temoporary paper goods are there for intrim only - they are also pressuring there vendors to provide enviiormentally friendly packaging - it will take some time to work out the bugs and find the right sources.