Columbus, Ohio’s historic North Market recently hosted its annual Apron Gala as part of the market’s 150th anniversary celebration.



Held each year as a fundraiser, the Apron Gala supports North Market and its nonprofit operator, the North Market Development Authority, whose mission centers on preserving the historic market while fostering local entrepreneurship and independent businesses.



North Market dates back to 1876, when it opened as one of several public markets serving Columbus. Today, it remains the city’s only original public market still operating at its historic location.



Inside, nearly every vendor had a small bite to try. Here's what we were able to sample:



- American Nut Company
Bacon Pepper Marmalade Bites with bacon pepper marmalade, whipped cream cheese and Rosemary's Bar mix.



- Barrel & Boar
Piggy Smash with slow smoked pulled pork, house slaw, Carolina BBQ, pickled red onion, and jalapeno cornbread crouton



- The Barrel & Bottle
Dumpster Diving with wild Maine blueberry infused watershed four peel gin spritz



- Black Radish Creamery
It's Not Cheese Cake! with shortbread cookie, Black Radish Creamery farmers cheese, orange curd, spiced pecans and edible flowers



- Brezel
Hot Honey & Roasted Onion Melt with garlic herb butter, marinara, mozzarella, colby jack, North Market Spoices hot honey seasoning, roasted red onions and pretzel salt



- Buckeye Donuts
Red Velvet, Blueberry or Old Fashioned Donuts



- Bubbles Tea & Juice Co.
Berry Bubble Burst with orange sorbet, pomegranate popping bubbles and mint leaf; Coco Kiwi Splash with coconut sorbet with kiwi popping bubbles and mint leaf



- Caroline’s Sandwiches
Pate Croquettes with pate, whole grain aioli, pickled pepper jam and cornichons



- COLO Market & Oyster Bar
Oyster Ajo Blanco & Chive Oil with oyster on the half shell, almond, garlic EVOO, brad, sherry vinegar and green grapes; Bluefin Tuna Meatballs with bluefin tuna mixed with traditional Cicilian herbs & spices simmered in tomato sauce



- Dos Hermanos
Aguachile de Camaron with chilled shrimp marinated in bright lime, chile, cucumber, red onion and cilantro, served as a fresh, spicy coastal Mexican bite; Churro Fries with sweet milk



- Firdous Express
Mediterranean Favorites with hummus, jalapeno jummus, falafael olives, za'atar pita; Mini Gyro with sliced gyro meat, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and house sauce; Mini Chicken Shawarma with seasoned chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and house sauce; Greek Fries with fresh cut fries, feta and house sauce



- Flavors of India
Chicken Makhani with spiced tomato and butter sauce, served with basmati rice; Chickpeas with spiced tomato sauce and basmati rice; Cabbage & Peas with seasoned cabbage and peas, served with basmati rice; Saag Paneer with spiced spinach and cheese, served with basmati rice

- Fox’s Bagel & Deli
Crab Rangoon Bagel with crab rangoon cream cheese topped with crispy fried wontons and a drizzle of housemade sweet chili sauce served on a freshly baked mini challah roll



- Green Olive Company
Whipped Feta Phyllo Crowns with dill olive oil and pomegranate glaze; Pomegranate Lemon Balsamic Spritz



- Holy Crepes
De France; Leap of Indulgence; Strawberry & Chocolate Skewer



- Hoyo’s Kitchen
Beef Sambosa; Chicken Sambusa; Vegetable Sambusa



- Hubert’s Polish Kitchen
Kielbasa with a beef and pork spiced with garlic, black pepper and whole mustard seed



- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Summery Berry Parfait with Summer Verries Parfait ice cream, strawberry sauce and whipped cream



- Lan Viet Market
Nem Hai San which is seafood and pork spring rolls; Bun Cha Hanoi which is Hanoi dipping noodles; Che Viet is Vietnamese fruit cocktail



- Littleton’s Market Bakery
Palmier as a French puff pastry with mascarpone mousse and poached pear; Beef Tartare served on focaccia



- Marlow’s Cheesesteaks
The Marlow's Breakfast Bowl with hasbrowns, steak, egg, cheese, onion and pico de gallo



- Mini-Super Produce Bodega
Mini-Super's famous fresh-made Guacamole



- Momo Ghar
Lama Ko Baara with mild chicken or spicy chicken



- Nida’s Sushi
Khao Soi



- North Market Spices
Jerk Chicken Tacos with chicken tacos featuring North Market Spices Jamaican Jerk Seasoning; Jerk Jackfruit Tacos with jackfruit featuring North Market Spices Jamaican Jerk Seasoning



- Pastaria
Stuffed Mushrooms with chicken sausage and jalapeno cheddar cheese; Chicken Picatta - cream sauce with lemon & capers; Cannoli Dip



- The Pastry Factory
Burnt Honey Creme Brulee with creamy custard and caramelized honey



- Sarefino’s Pizzeria
I don't believe they had an offering



- Satori Ramen Bar
Yuzu Ceviche with raw seafood marinated in yuzu; Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki as a savory layered pancake



- Stauf’s Coffee Roasters
Microlot Mexico El Izote Geshan Cold Brew with flavors of burnt sugar, raisin and dark chocolate; Red Fruit Cocktail Iced Team with herbal blend with orange peel & cranberry, infused with fresh fruit



- Tajine House
Moroccan Meatball with chicken meatballs and plum tomato sauce; Potato salad with onions, parsley and vinaigrette dressing



Have you been?