The Market InsiderMonthly news for tenants of the Pike Place Market PDA May 2017

The Pink Door reopens its doors in early May after a four-month remodel and expansion. Owner Jackie Roberts, along with her team, has kept the ambiance that is The Pink Door while enhancing the kitchen layout and taking advantage of views of Elliott Bay.

Other remodels in the Market are wrapping up as well. Michou Deli and Japanese Gourmet are due to be open for business again early this month.

40+ Tents on Pike Place for Flower Festival May 13-14

Tents and bouquets will fill Pike Place when Market farmers participate in the 9th annual Flower Festival on Mother’s Day weekend. Tents will be set up along Pike Place Friday Evening, May 12, and stay up through May 14.

We intend to keep one lane open for vehicle traffic, but Market Security will close the street at First & Pike if necessary. Please call Zack Cook at 206-774-5291 if you have questions.

Restaurant Renovations

Pike Place Market’s second annual Wednesday Evening Farmers Market will open on Wednesday, May 31, giving downtown shoppers the opportunity to enjoy the long summer evenings while shopping for fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty farm products from more then a dozen local farmers and producers. Thanks to vendor feedback, this year's evening market hours have been extended to 3-7 p.m. on Pike Place between Stewart and Pine Street. Neighboring businesses are invited to remain open during Evening Farmers Market hours.

Along with the Evening Farmers Market, Pike Place Market will host four weekly farmers markets throughout downtown starting May 30: City Hall Plaza (Tuesdays), South Lake Union (Thursdays), First Hill (Fridays), and new this year, Denny Regrade (Tuesdays), beginning on June 20. Visit pikeplacemarket.org/farmers-market for details.

Wednesday Evening Farmers Market Returns with New Extended Hours

Pike Place Market will celebrate the opening of the MarketFront expansion on Thursday, June 29 from 2-7 p.m. The Market community and the public is invited to join the festivities, with an afternoon ceremony commemorating the historic occasion, performances by local musicians, bites from MarketFront vendors and activities to help visitors explore the new public space.

Grand Opening advertising kicks off this month with an insert in Puget Sound Business Journal as well as paid social and local geofenced ads. The campaign will continue through early July with print ads in Seattle Magazine and Northwest Travel, out-of-home placements on Sound Transit Light Rail trains and Metro buses, and radio spots on KNKX and KEXP.

The four MarketFront retail tenants in the new Producers Hall have begun their tenant improvements. Honest Biscuits' and Indi Chocolate's soon-to-be-vacant spaces in the Economy Market and Level 5 of the Fairley Building are currently listed for lease. Applications are available at pikeplacemarket.org/commercial.

MarketFront Grand Opening Celebration June 29

PIKE PLACE MARKETFRONT

For more than 30 years, Sue Gilbert Mooers has given her all on the Pike Place Market PDA communications and marketing team, working with writers and photographers from around the world to discover the people, places and businesses within our community. She has managed an important flow of information between the PDA, the Market Community, and the world, sharing vital news with tenants and residents every month in the Market Insider, and showcasing the Market through brochures, newsletters, holiday guides and downloadable walking maps. Her efforts stewarding the Pike Place Market brand have played a critical role in the development of our trademark and directly impacted how the Market and its iconic imagery are seen and valued around the globe. In addition, Sue has overseen countless film productions in the Market, managing daily requests that come from those who want to attempt

to capture our singular Market through a camera lens. It is with deep appreciation that we wish Sue well on the next chapter of her journey.

Sue Gilbert Mooers Retires After 30 Years with the PDA

May 1-5Urban Land Institute Spring Council Forum3,000 attendees

May 2-5Congress for the New Urbanism1,300 attendees

May 22-25American Automatic Control Council & Process Engineering Conferences3,500 attendees

May 25-31Medical Library Association2,000 attendees

June 1-8American Industrial Hygiene Association6,000 attendees

Downtown Conventions

PDA Meetings & EventsMeetings are in the top floor of the Economy Building.

May 8 MarketFront: 4 p.m.

May 9 Market Programs: 4 p.m.

May 16 Finance & Asset Management: 4 p.m.

May 17 Executive: 4:30 p.m.

May 25 PDA Council: 4 p.m.

Need more info?

Call the PDA office if you have questions. 206.682.7453

pikeplacemarket.org

Constituency MeetingsMeetings are in the top floor of the Economy Building.

May 16 General Assembly: after PDA Finance mtg.

May 25 Executive Committee: after PDA Council mtg.

Food Bank Welcomes New ManagerPike Market Food Bank welcomed a new manager, Lilly Glover,

to the team this month. Lilly comes from a background in retail management and has volunteered for the Food Bank since 2012.

Learn more about the work that happens at the Food Bank by visiting 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays when they are open to the public for shopping or contact lilly@pmsc-dtfb.org.

Staff Comings & Goings

Welcome to Tony Scott and Anthony Streety, new Custodians, and Philip Jaeger, new Security Officer. Nicole Cilley was promoted to the Market Foundation’s Campaign Assistant.

Farewell and best wishes to Sue Gilbert Mooers, Communications and Brand Manager, and Reid Jackson-Martin, former Market Foundation staff.

Call for Green Business NomineesThe PDA's RE-Team, a cross-departmental

group focused on sustainability and charged with promoting the values of reduce, reuse and recycle, is now accepting applications for the inaugural Green Star Awards, honoring two Pike Place Market businesses for leadership in sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

The honorees will receive a beautifully hand-crafted award, made from recycled materials by a dedicated team of Pike Place Market artisans.

Nominate a business by completing an online form at pikeplacemarket.org/market-insider or in person at the PDA office. Nomination deadline is June 1.

Remembering Varendra of Taj MahalIt is with heavy hearts that we share the sad

news that Varendra Dhingra, owner of Taj Mahal, passed away last month. Varendra was an exceptional father and a loving husband to his wife, Rani, and dedicated businessman. He will be remembered by community members and customers alike as a incredibly warm, caring and giving soul.

He was thankful for all life had given him, and according to his family always said, “You only get life once, so live, love and laugh.”

Our condolences go out the the Dhingra family during this difficult time. Varendra's loving memories are always with us and his legacy lives on.

Become a Constituency Member by April 30Established in the 1973 PDA charter, the Pike Place Market

Constituency exercises the public's oversight of the Market. A voice of the community, the Constituency works to keep Market management responsible and accountable, and acts as an advisory and lobbying group to the PDA and the Seattle City Council. The Constituency elects one member to the PDA Council each year.

Constituency membership is open to anyone who lives in Washington State, is 16 years old or older, and pays $1 yearly dues. Membership registration cards are available at the PDA office (deadline April 30). For those interested in learning more about becoming stewards of the Market, please visit pikeplacemarketconstituency.org.

Cruise Ship Season Begins April 29The Port of Seattle expects 216 cruise ships to depart from Seattle

this year, up from last year’s total of 203. Each ship contributes an average of $2.6 million to the local economy, for a total of $459 million in 2016. Cruise ship season begins Saturday, April 29.

For a complete schedule, visit portseattle.org/cruise/documents/2017_cruise_schedule.pdf

New Market Mayor CelebrationWe have been notified that Market vendors and community

members will join together on May 12 to celebrate the announcement of a new honorary Market Mayor. Chris Pink, founder of the Can Can Kitchen and Cabaret and a Market community member for more than 10 years, will be honored with a bit of history, live music, Can Can dancers and general merriment. You are invited to join the festivities on May 12 at 4:45 p.m. on the sidewalk next to Rachel the Piggy Bank.