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  • Confetti Me Macarons

    Confetti Me Macarons

    Say hi to Jeanil!

    About Confetti Me Macarons

    Confetti Me Macarons is dedicated to bringing you the most fun, bright, and creative flavors, unique to the area. We put love and care into every macaron we make. Our handcrafted macarons are baked fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients.

    When did you first get started?

    At the end of 2018, I started baking macarons for fun, while I was a stay at home mama. I was always craving macarons, so I figured instead of always having to go out and buy some, I decided to attempt making them at home.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    Being a stay at home mama of my 2 little girls, I didn’t want to eventually go back to work and have to put them in daycare full time, so I always thought of business ideas that I can start. When I started making macarons, people online started asking me if I sell macarons and I’d always say no, just for fun. One day it clicked in my head that I should turn this into a business, and it’s something I LOVE doing.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    I absolutely love being creative with macarons, so my favorite orders are when customers send me inspiration photos, or an invitation and want me to just match the theme.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I am originally from New York, raised in Florida, and moved to TX back in 2017, right after the hurricane.

    My family is from Dominican Republic, so some of the flavors I use is fresh flavors from DR. My absolute favorite is the Milk + Honey, and the honey is brought in from Dominican Rep. and has such a unique flavor, completely different than honey from anywhere in the States.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I’m a baker, but I am also in love with health and fitness.

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  • Eatcetera

    Eatcetera

    Say hi to Lena & Victoria!

    About Eatcetera

    At EATcetera, we believe that healthy food should be delicious and accessible. Our restaurant is dedicated to providing the freshest, organic produce and ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible.

    We are known our our soups, salads, paninis and sandwiches. In addition to our standard menu, EATcetera offers Gluten-Free and Vegan options. Look for the red umbrellas. 

    When did you first get started?

    Chef Alena Pyles has been a chef since she was 16, running many successful restaurants in Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, as well as her private chef business – Velvet Chef.

    Lena took over EATcetera after the original owner retired in 2017 and then opened in February 2018.

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  • JT’s Eatery

    JT’s Eatery

    Say Hi to JT + CJ!

    About JT’s Eatery

    Our BBQ offerings include “slow-smoked brisket, tender ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and homemade sides, all crafted with high-quality ingredients and a passion for delivering great food to the community. We believe our BBQ would be a perfect addition to the market, attracting food lovers and creating a memorable experience for visitors.

    When did you first get started?

    I began cooking as a hobby in college for friends and get togethers.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    People constantly telling that I have a gift and should be selling food. I never considered it until I cooked for a friend and orders started coming in.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    My favorite thing to make is jerk chicken pasta. It’s the perfect blend of cheese and spices.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I am originally from Houston, but I grew up in Miami and learned to BBQ there.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I cook ribs but I really don’t eat pork!

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  • Julian’s Aguas Y Màs

    Julian’s Aguas Y Màs

    Say Hi to Julian & Erika!

    About Julian’s Aguas Y Màs

    We have been in business for a year. We specialize in agua frescas. Making single flavors or combinations. All our aguas are fruit based they contain sugar. We have also added fruit cups and raspas to our menu. And the majority of our product is fruit based

    When did you first get started?

    In march of last year

    What inspired you to start your business?

    I have been on a mission of being my own boss. My motivation is my dad and I am kind of following his steps. Just different kinds of business.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    All of our flavors are unique. But I will say one of our favorite flavors is pineapple-mango agua fresca

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I am originally from Mexico but was raised in Florida and been here in texas since 2015.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I love to do combination drinks.

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  • Pasteko

    Pasteko

    Say hi to Daniel!

    About Pasteko

    Pasteko is a fast food Mexican restaurant. Their star product is the “Paste” is a delicious baked dough that contains the best Mexican recipes, created with all the tradition and culture of their country to share with the whole world.

    They offer a wide variety of savory and sweet pastes, with classic and other new flavors that combine representative dishes of Mexican cuisine, always respecting the original recipe of Hidalgo paste.

    When did you first get started?

    I first started in the US in 2023.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    We were born with the dream of bringing a delicious dish, full of history, tradition and the best Mexican cuisine, to the whole world.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    Pastes in all of its kind!

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    Pachuca, Hidalgo, México.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    This product is very popular in the middle of Mexico, but is otherwise unknown in other states!

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  • Simple Sips

    Simple Sips

    Say Hi to Kimberly & Jade Boyles!

    Hi there! My name is Kimberly Boyles.
    My weekdays I lead a team of amazing people who help children grow and develop. I love creating a warm and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

    When did you first get started?

    I started this adventure end of September 2024

    What inspired you to start your business?

    Now that my own kids are all grown up and doing great, I found myself feeling a bit lonely on my weekends as an empty nester. So, I took a big leap and started Simple Sips, a lemonade vendor business with my daughter Jade. It’s been a refreshing change!

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    I love to see the surpised smile on people face after they take their first Sip!

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma, where I lived my whole life until 2016 when moved to Galveston.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    We hand squeeze each lemon to make each cup fresh we also have some unique flavors to try, so come check us out!

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  • Sparrow Cookshop

    Sparrow Cookshop

    Say Hi to Monica Pope!

    About Sparrow Cookshop

    Dubbed the “Alice Waters of the Third Coast,” Texas-reared chef Monica Pope has been revolutionizing Houston’s culinary scene since she debuted her first restaurant in 1992. As a high school student, she dreamed of “opening a restaurant and changing the way Houston eats.” Pope shares her passion for connecting local farmers and us, the co-producers, by hosting interactive cooking classes and Pop Ups in a Field or any beautiful place. Pope has enjoyed national recognition in the form of a James Beard Award nomination and a spot competing on the 2010 second season of Top Chef Masters on Bravo. She is still the only female Texas chef to be named a Top Ten Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine thanks to her food philosophy, “eat where your food lives”.

    Hailed by Travel & Leisure magazine as “one of the most ingenious restaurateurs around,” Pope first learned to cook from her Czech grandmother and went on to earn her Chef’s title from Prue Leith’s School of Food and Wine in London, UK. After working in Europe and San Francisco, she returned home to Houston to open the Quilted Toque, which was followed by a succession of acclaimed restaurants, including Boulevard Bistrot, t’afia and Sparrow Bar + Cookshop. Pope is the founding chair of Recipe for Success Foundation’s Chefs Advisory Board. She most recently co-founded the organization, I’ll Have What She’s Having, with some bad ass doctors & chefs to help raise awareness and funds in support of women’s healthcare in the hospitality industry.

    When did you first get started?

    My first job at Cafe Annie was in 1982.
    My first restaurant was 1992.
    I started Houston Farmers in 2004 and subsequently hosted Midtown Farmer’s Market at Tafia.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    I have wanted to change the way Houston eats since I was 17.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    Granola!

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I was born in Germany but grew up in Houston.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I have two special needs dogs, Baby & Peyton.

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  • Starboard Side Cafe

    Starboard Side Cafe

    Say Hi to Riley & Molly!

    About Starboard Side Cafe

    With 17 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Riley Ludwig has always been passionate about owning his own business. He enjoys connecting with people and believes in the power of a delicious meal to bring people together, regardless of their differences. Cooking has been a lifelong passion, starting from when he was young, and he is inspired to share his culinary creations and family recipes with others.

    He works alongside Molly Ludwig, his wife & business partner since day one.  Molly works part-time, is a mother of twins full-time, and still finds time to support their business on weekends.

    When did you first get started?

    I have been planning for over three years, officially forming the business this year, in January 2024.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    I have always wanted to start my own business. When my daughters were born, I began thinking about the example and legacy I was leaving for them. I realized that nothing was holding me back from pursuing what I have always felt I was meant to do.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    Anything and everything breakfast!

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, and visited Galveston Island whenever I could.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    When I’m not spending time with my wife and identical twin daughters, I enjoy playing and writing music, rock climbing, and woodworking in my spare time.

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