Eastern Market is not just about Saturdays. With friendly businesses, hip new housing and some of the hands-down best pizza in the city, the neighborhood is a worthwhile destination any day of the week. It’s an exciting place to live, work, shop and play.

Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russe

Supino Pizzeria 

 Whether you’re visiting the market for lunch on Saturday or stopping by for dinner during the week,Supino’s delectable thin crust pizza is not to be missed. Toppings like spicy sausage, salty prosciutto and smoky gouda will wow your taste buds. Choose one of Supino’s signature creations or build your own. Order a 12” or 18” pie to share, or grab a single slice for under $3. Expect a wait (but know it’s totally worth it).

Bert’s Warehouse Theatre
2739 Russell

Bert’s Warehouse Theatre

This intimate theater is as well-known for it’s live jazz and blues as it is for it’s mouth-water barbecued ribs. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d probably walk right past the unassuming facade. But step inside (or onto the patio if the weather’s nice), and you’ll be immersed in the theater’s energetic, eclectic atmosphere. If you’re feeling brave, step up to the mic and belt out some Motown karaoke.

Busy Bee Hardware Stores, Inc.
1401 Gratiot

Busy Bee Hardware

Originally opened in 1918, Busy Bee has long maintained a reputation for friendly, helpful customer service. The shop is stacked with everything you need for home improvement and repair projects. In May this year, Busy Bee’s owners purchased the vacant building next door and bulldozed it to create a free parking lot for customers.

FD Lofts
3434 Russell

FD Lofts/Urban Life Development

Detroit’s newest housing concept is a dynamic live/work residential community. The mixed-use lofts are perfect for creative individuals who hate to commute; the units are zoned both for residential purposes and businesses such as art studios. The building itself was constructed in 1917 and underwent a major renovation in 2004, reopening in 2007. Lofts are currently available for rent.

The Eastern Market
2934 Russell

Eastern Market

Detroit’s first farmer’s market actually opened in 1841 at Cadillac Square. The Eastern Market location we know today was added in the 1850s. Originally devoted to hay and wood sales, Eastern Market added its first sheds in 1891. Covering 43 acres, it is the largest historic public market district in the country. It also boasts the nation’s largest open-air flower bed market.

With more than 150 specialty businesses and 45,000 visitors, Saturdays at Eastern Market are always bustling with activity. Stop by Shed 2 tomorrow (August 18) to watch cooking demos by Zingerman’s Chef Aubrey Thomas (and nibble on free samples).

Eastern Market is bordered on the south by Gratiot Ave., the north by Mack Ave., the east by St. Aubin and on the west by the I-75 freeway. Saturday market hours are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesdays, the market is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Have you been to Eastern Market? What are your favorite places to shop and dine in the market?