It was a beautiful, crisp, and sunny autumn day in the streets of the welcoming Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Shops of Lewis Avenue (SOLA) association were afforded the perfect day for its celebration of existing and up-and-coming neighborhood shops. Among the "soon to bes" was our friend, Ardenia Brown, who is working hard to establish the first specialty and natural food store in the Bed-Stuy area. And she was graciously welcomed by neighbors excited to have a local health food store.
Named "Butternut Market", the store is scheduled to open this coming November. Not only will you be able to get your healthy groceries and fresh produce from Butternut, you'll also be able to enjoy healthy and gourmet prepared foods. For our fans in Brooklyn, PistachiOats will also be available at the Butternut.
The SOLA Festival had music, free goodies, food, and a whole lot of love. It was a wonderful experience being a part of a community that believes in itself and its people and is determined to preserve and stimulate its growth. We've found a wonderful friend in the Bed-Stuy community and we look forward to our continued connection with our new neighbors.
