It’s 9pm (or 7am if you’re a morning person) and you suddenly realize that you are plum out of scotch tape, natural toilet cleaner, and organic apples.  Oh, and you need to throw together a little dinner party for the next day, complete with wine, cheese, entree, and dessert.  What ever will you do?

Well, if you live in Tangletown, you can just wander down to the Meridian Market at 2201 N 56th St. and pick up all you need to stock your pantry and impress your guests.  They have a little bit of everything: produce, frozen food, specialty cheese, dry goods, wine, and household supplies.

As cool as it is to have a wide variety of staples and luxuries just down the street, that isn’t the best thing about Meridian Market.  What makes it special is that it is one of a dying breed of truly neighborhood markets. You know, where the owner is in the shop every day to answer your questions or help you put together gift baskets (his name is Wally, and he used to own the beloved Phinney Market), there’s a place to sit and eat gourmet prepared food, and they hold fun community events.  I was tempted to attend one of their debate watching parties.  You might want to stop in for Wine Tasting Wednesdays or Pasta Bar Thursday, where you can enjoy some culinary pleasures while getting to know your neighbors.  Or try out their delectable Saturday breakfasts.  But do visit this neighborhood gem and support our community.  Your neighbors love it.