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The Foster's Market Story |
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Foster's
Market first opened its doors in May of 1990. It was the vision
of Sara Foster, a caterer and former chef for Martha Stewart, to
introduce great wines, specialty grocery items, fine coffees and
freshly prepared home-cooked food to the small southern community
of Durham, North Carolina. Although the market was not intended
to be "dine-in," there were a few tables with mismatched
chairs that Sara picked up at yard sales and flea markets. When
she noticed customers hovering over each other, looking for a place
to sit during Sunday brunch, she decided to replace some of the
grocery shelves with more funky tables and chairs. Not only were
customers coming to Foster's for what Sara was making in-house:
baked goods,
coffee drinks,
soups,
salads,
dinner entrees and weekend
brunches; they were coming for the inviting atmosphere that she
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 Over
the years, the menu has grown extensively and more seating has been
added inside the market, as well as outside on the porches and lawns.
In September of 1998, Sara opened a second market in the neighboring
town of Chapel Hill. The great food and comfortable atmosphere make
it a gathering place for just about everyone -- professionals, students,
moms, dads, children, seniors, singles and couples. Both stores enjoy
a loyal customer base. In fact, for many, Foster's has become a home
away from home.
Some
house favorites include Foster's homemade
New York Style Crumbcake,
Pumpkin Bread, Corn and Squash
Casserole,
Tarragon Chicken Salad with apples and grapes, creamy Caesar Salad
with homemade croutons, and Key Lime
Pie.
Another favorite is the locally roasted coffee, a blend unique to
Foster's. When Sara's mother, Say, comes to town, the customers know
they will be in for a treat when she makes her famous bread pudding
with bourbon sauce. The food at Foster's Market is always fresh, flavorful
and homemade . . . right down to the mayo!
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In
addition to the restaurant and market, Foster's Market also provides catering services and has recently expanded
to provide on-line shopping for gifts,
Foster's private-label products and favorite specialty foods.
Visit the on-line store to have a taste of
Foster's delivered to you or your loved ones as a special treat.
Although
Foster's Market has changed over the years, Sara upholds her high
standards of quality and dedication to customer satisfaction in every aspect of the business. The great
food, comfortable atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff are what
keep people coming back. There is nothing else like it around! Come
see for yourself what makes Foster's Market a local favorite. |
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