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Who Will Be At Hartford’s Parkville Market? Here’s A Look At Potential Tenants

  • Chief Brody's Banh Mi food truck.

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    Chief Brody's Banh Mi food truck.

  • Carlos Mouta's 20,000 square foot building at 1400 Park Street...

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    Carlos Mouta's 20,000 square foot building at 1400 Park Street will open in the spring of 2019 as a market for food and ware vendors modeled after Mouta's experiences with marketplaces he has visited around the world.

  • 'Story and Soil' Coffee, an independent coffee shop on Capitol...

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    'Story and Soil' Coffee, an independent coffee shop on Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

  • Brussel sprouts, steamed buns, and corn croquettes from the Craftbird...

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    Brussel sprouts, steamed buns, and corn croquettes from the Craftbird food truck, formerly known as Yardbird.

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Developers broke ground on the planned Parkville Market in Hartford Thursday. Developer Carlos Mouta expects the project to open to the public in the spring of 2019, and the 20,000 square foot building will house a wide variety of local vendors. Here’s a look at some of the businesses that have signed on to be potential tenants.

NoRA Cupcakes

NoRA's Valentine's Day cupcakes.
NoRA’s Valentine’s Day cupcakes.

The Middletown-based cupcake shop offers everything from an Arnold Palmer-flavored concoction to a espresso and tiramisu cupcakes.

Dough Girls

The Greenwich-based pizza foodtruck would be looking to break into Hartford County.

EZ StrEATS

Firmly established in the catering world, Glastonbury’s EZ StrEATS food trailer serves up Tex-Mex, Asian fusion and other small plates.

Toasted

From food truck to brick-and-mortar storefront, Toasted sandwiches are a mainstay in the Hartford area.

Story and Soil

'Story and Soil' Coffee, an independent coffee shop on Capitol Avenue in Hartford.
‘Story and Soil’ Coffee, an independent coffee shop on Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

A little over a year old, this small coffee joint on Capitol Ave. as helped rejuvenate the block.

The Place 2 Be

Located on Franklin Ave., The Place 2 Be is among the most popular brunch spots in Hartford.

Life Bowls

Acai bowls, smoothies and coffee would come to the marketplace if Life Bowls finds a spot.

Hartford Prints

A downtown staple on Pratt Street, Hartford Prints would bring their designs to Parkville.

Chief Brody’s

Chief Brody's Banh Mi food truck.
Chief Brody’s Banh Mi food truck.

Based out of New Haven, Chief Brody’s serves up some of the best bahn mi in the state.

Poutine Gourmet

You can get a taste of Montreal with the Plantsville-based Poutine Gourmet.

Radical Roots Farm

Situated in Canterbury, Radical Roots Farm offers food without the use of pesticides, GMOs, and unnecessary hormones.

Soul De Cuba

New Haven-centered Soul De Cuba serves up authentic Cuban food.

Faddy’s Donuts

From East Hartford, Faddy’s has some of the best donuts and ice cream in Connecticut.

Pierogies on Wheels

Pierogies on Wheels is pretty self explanatory — and they have been serving up the Polish fare all across the state.

Craftbird

Brussel sprouts, steamed buns, and corn croquettes from the Craftbird food truck, formerly known as Yardbird.
Brussel sprouts, steamed buns, and corn croquettes from the Craftbird food truck, formerly known as Yardbird.

Fried chicken sandwiches don’t get much better than Craftbird, which can be found in Bushnell Park, State House Square and all around Hartford.

Seven Seas Spices

Seven Seas Spices would branch out from Killingly to open up in Parkville.

Lucy’s Potato Pancakes

Authentic potato pancakes would make their way into Parkville.

Hardcore Sweets

It’s going to be a murderer’s row of local bakeries in Parkville, and Oakville’s Hardcore Sweets is among the best.