LET’S β€˜MEET THE MAKERS’ OF AGORA MARKET!

Here, we celebrate the passionate local artisans, farmers, chefs and producers who bring their exceptional products to our shelves. Our community is rich with talented β€œmakers” who pour their heart and soul into creating unique, high-quality items that you can find right here in our neighborhood grocery store.

At Agora, we believe in the power of supporting local businesses and fostering connections within our community. Each of our featured makers has a unique story to tellβ€”stories of tradition, hard work, innovation, and enthusiasm for their craft. From the farmers who grow the freshest produce and the bakers crafting artisanal breads, to the brewers concocting small-batch beverages and so many more, we are proud to showcase their hard work and creativity. They are just a small sample of the amazing people who craft the items you all shop on our shelves, but we are proud to uplift their voices…

UNCOMMON FOODS

After seeing so many people frustrated with the lack of food options they had both inside and outside of their home, I decided to create Unbothered Foods - a company committed to creating delicious, 100% sourdough food products that leave your bellies feeling happy and unbothered.

TORTELLO

Born and raised in Italy, Dario Monni has been steeped in the rich Italian food culture from an early age. In his hometown of Venice, Monni learned the art of preparing handmade pasta from his ”nonnaβ€œ while listening to stories of his grandfatherβ€˜s specialty food store.

PINK SALT

At Pink Salt, we are not limited by tradition, rather inspired by it.
Our sauce is balanced and versatile β€” tangy tamarind and natural palm sugar beautifully coalesce atop a foundation of caramelized shallot and garlic β€” and stands out from the typical chili oil or crisp.

FOUR STAR MUSHROOMS

Four Star Mushrooms is building an integrated food ecosystem through the marriage of controlled-environment and regenerative agriculture. Our brand cultivates premium quality gourmet and functional mushrooms that we distribute directly to restaurants, hotels, caterers, clubs, and grocers across Chicagoland.

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