05/25/2026
Let’s goooo
Opening Day: Launching Our Culinary Anchor Series! 🍳
Kicking things off on Opening Day, and returning every 3rd Thursday of the month moving forward, this series brings world-class, cultural cooking straight to the market using 100% local ingredients.
With two of Northwest Indiana's absolute best culinary heavyweights:
🌟 Chef Blāque: Award-winning pastry chef, owner of Steel City Bakery, Netflix Sugar Rush champion, & Beat Bobby Flay alum. He is ready to bring elevated technique and global influences to the table!
🌟 Chef Darrick (Southern Roots by AG LLC): 2023 Culinary Instructor of the Year, VP of the American Culinary Federation (NWI Chapter), & mastermind behind Southern Roots catering, bringing bold Southern flavors and deep-rooted hospitality.
The Mission: Market to Table 🗺️
These master chefs will wow you with live demos and tasting stations. We’ll provide recipe cards and vendor maps so you can shop for the exact ingredients used in their dishes.
Come hungry, get inspired, and see what happens when elite culinary talent meets fresh, local harvest!
📍 Hammond | Dan Rabin Plaza
📅 Opening Day: Thursday, May 28th (Then every 3rd Thursday!)
⏰ Market Hours: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
