The Guptil family raises chickens on pasture and hogs in their woods on their farm in Suffolk, VA. They believe that food can be healing to our bodies. They believe in being excellent stewards of the things that have been entrusted to them—the land, their animals, and your food. Come meet them at the market and try their pork, chicken, bone broth and eggs!
Riffle Farms raises grass-fed and finished bison meat. A veteran-owned small business tucked in the wild and wonderful mountains of West Virginia. Bison meat is heart healthy, has less fat in it than chicken, more protein than salmon, and more omega-3 fatty acids than even grass-fed beef! Their Bison Hot Dogs are also a big hit at the markets!
Nikki brews Kombucha, a probiotic tea, at her studio/brewery in Norfolk. Kombucha has been around for centuries and its popularity has resurged in recent years as a "health drink” with digestive benefits. She has a set of flavors that are customer favorites that she offers year-round, as well as special seasonal flavors.
Soup Love specializes in 24 hour bone broths and hand crafted soups. Started as a passion project in her home kitchen, owner and head chef Amy Markman has always enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. When she began posting images of her homemade soups to her social media channels, her inbox began to fill with inquiries of how to get a bowl. Seeing the growth in interest, she decided to build a 150 square foot commercial chef’s kitchen adjacent to her home and began producing and delivering her deliciously heartwarming soups and bone broths throughout her community, as well as joining the lineup of local farmers markets. Bones and ingredients are purchased from local farmers when possible.
Staz-a-licious Bakery & Cafe (formerly Gateaux) is a French-inspired bakery and cafe, located in Virginia Beach. They bring a bounty of fresh-baked goodness to every market—breads, quiches, croissants, scones, cookies, pies, bread pudding, brownies, blondies and be sure to try their bearclaws—a customer favorite.
We are excited to share that we now have a local source for Wagyu beef! Sweet Bay Wagyu is a veterarn and family owned farm in Suffolk, specializing in traditionally finished fullblooded wagyu beef. It’s prized for its exceptional marbling and tenderness. Stock some in your freezer for special occasions! Attends select dates.
Alli Cook applies her love of sewing and animals in her small business Talli Designs. She makes dog and cat bandanas, as well as bow ties in an array of fun fabrics. From Allie: “I love spreading joy through making the bandanas, and seeing people light up when they see how adorable their pets are with a bandana!” East Beach: Attends select dates. Summer Market, Winter Market & Harvest Market: Attends full time.
The Silver Fox is a farm to table style food truck that provides a seasonally changing menu featuring the fresh produce of Hampton Roads! They operate more as a "micro-restaurant" with dishes inspired by different cultures, regions, and reflective of some of the incredible food the New York owners wanted to bring down to Virginia. Menus change frequently to reflect the seasons. Attends select dates.
Ulti-Mutt makes dog toys, collars and leashes. The “Snout Roller” toys are really puzzles you fill with kibble or treats for your dog. They feature many small holes to get your dog’s nose going, but only a couple holes large enough for food and treats to actually fit through. The wide tube with end caps makes cleaning and refilling a breeze. The Ulti-Mutt collars and leashes, made of biothane, are water resistant, odor proof, and washable/bleach-able. Available in multiple colors—you can mix and match or go monochromatic! Attends select dates.
