The city of Annapolis announced the vendor lineup for the Market House, which is still slated to open sometime during spring.
"Today I am thrilled to announce the new team of vendors who will help us turn the page and begin a successful new chapter for our Market House," said Mayor Josh Cohen, in a statement.
Yellowfin Seafood and Oyster Bar will be the "anchor tenant," according to the statement. The restaurant is owned by HB Properties Management, the same company responsible for many area restaurants, including Yellowfin Steak and Fish in Edgewater, as well as Buddy's Crabs and Ribs, just around the corner from the Market House.
Other tenants include:
Hard Bean Café (relocating from across the street)
Carl’s Corned Beef & Delicatessen (same ownership as Hard Bean) - offering New York-deli style food
Midship Fresh Bar (same ownership as Hard Bean) - offering hot foods, chicken wings, barbecue, salad bar
Annapolis Organic Market - offering gourmet snacks, honey, organic dairy products, natural vitamins and herbal supplements
Firenzes Gelateria - offering gelato, Italian pastries, cupcakes and an espresso bar
Amsterdam Falafelshop - offering top-it-yourself falafel and Dutch-style fries
"This announcement marks a key turning point for our historic market, not just for this summer or the next year, but for the long term," said Cohen, in the statement. "I thank the City Council and the residents and businesspeople of Annapolis for their input, advice and patience throughout this long and frustrating chapter. By taking the time to do it right, we are laying the foundation for the Market’s long term success.”
The Market House failed last time because there were no owner-operated businesses. The local residents and downtown office workers keep the downtown businesses afloat but once again the Market House is being filled with fast food for tourists who show up on the weekends during the Summer. The Mayor and City Council simply DO NOT LISTEN OR CARE ABOUT WHAT THE RESIDENTS WANT.