Syracuse, N.Y. — Hundreds of shoppers attended 2022 Buy Local Bash Browse merchandise from over 70 local businesses on Thursday night.
The shopping event, held at the F Shed in New York’s Central Regional Market, will return in person this year after canceling 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.this Buy Local Bash Vendors Clothing, soap, jewelry, woodwork, candles, baked goods, candy, whiskey and wine are sold, while food trucks and beverage stands keep the crowds happy.
The event was launched in 2009 by Syracuse first, a nonprofit that aims to support local businesses. SyracuseFirst now works with Central State Chief Executive OfficerRegional Economic Development Agency.
We searched the local market in town for some new items we hadn’t seen before. Here are six beautiful booths worth taking a closer look at.
Elliott Farm sells bags of fresh pandesal (Filipino bread) for $10 a dozen at Buy Local Bash. Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
1. Pandesal from Elliott Farm
It was a pleasant surprise to find bags of fresh pandesa bread at the stand at Elliott Farms in Lacona, NY. Pandesa is a soft, pillow-like bread popular in the Philippines.Although Pandesal Translated as “salt bread,” the bread tastes slightly sweet and pairs perfectly with salted butter or cheese. Pandesal takes a long time to make properly, so $10 for a dozen rolls is a good deal. Needless to say, take my money!
Sary Elliott studied culinary and pastry arts in the Philippines and has worked in the food industry for over 25 years. Her pastries can be found at the CNY Regional Market every Saturday.
Villanco founder Khiary Gayle holds up a shirt for sale at Buy Local Bash in Syracuse 2022. Thursday, May 19, 2022. Villanco stands for “very important: love life and never call yourself ordinary”. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
2. Clothing by Vilanco
Born and raised in Syracuse, graphic designer Khiary Gayle has been designing clothing for 10 years. He remembers his mother telling him in college, “You better do something, you better find a side hustle.” That’s how VILLANCO was born, and it stands for “very important: love life, never ordinary.” Gayle’s designs are bold and playful, with small but mighty figures delivering inspiring messages such as: “You feel peaceful when you stop caring about what they’re saying…”
The new Chili Black Lime Flake Salt is sold at Syracuse’s annual Buy Local Bash at the CNY Regional Market. Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
3. The new salt flavor Syracuse Salt Company
One of the most famous mainstays in the Yancheng culinary world is the father-daughter team behind it Syracuse Salt Company, which combines American sea salt with local ingredients. They sell candles and salt shakers and have added some new ones to their portfolio.Co-owner Libby Klum Said their new Chili Black Lime flavor gave the meat a great rub. Their new Vanilla Cinnamon Chip Salt is a hit with bakers.
Justin Keskin shows off his custom skateboard for his skateboard brand Wool at the Syracuse Buy Local Bash on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
4. Custom Decks wool skateboard
Justin Keskin proudly calls his Wool clothing line “the softest brand in skateboarding.” He chose the name “wool” to evoke the duality of textile fibers: its natural, organic softness, and its toughness and durability. In addition to his line of super soft shirts, Keskin also sells custom decks with graphic designs and photography.
Since skateboarding made its debut at the Olympics, Keskin said he has seen an explosion of local interest in the culture.
“I’ve been skateboarding my whole life,” Keskin said. “10 years ago it was crazy that people called the police on skateboarders. Now the police are here to say hello and give us water bottles. Like, what happened?”
Lo Bou owner Lauren Felasco showcases SU apparel at the Buy Local Bash booth in Syracuse. Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
5. Lo Bou’s Dome Shirt
Finding updated clothing images is not easy JMA Wireless Domecomplete with a new tension membrane system and crown truss top, transformed Syracuse’s skyline, becoming 2021 Renovation.
Rob Owner Lauren Felasco said she and her sister designed the new Dome shirts and had a friend hand-embroider “The Orange” on them. Lo Bou refers to Felasco’s nickname “Lo”, where “Bou” stands for boutique. She sells a selection of jewelry and clothing.
PureADK founder Evan Williams holds up prints for sale at the Buy Local Bash in the CNY regional market. Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
6. Stickers and prints of PureADK
Evan Williams pure ADK A variety of Adirondack-inspired apparel, art prints, mugs, stickers, patches, and more are available at Buy Local Bash. Originally from Wilmington, Williams grew up climbing many peaks around Lake Placid and Saranac. His merchandise reflects the rugged beauty of the Adirondacks and encourages people to feel the breath of those mountain airs even when they’re not at their peaks.
PureADK sells Adirondack-inspired stickers on the Buy Local Bash in Syracuse. Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Katrina Tulloch | [email protected])
Katrina Tulloch shoots videos and writes life + culture stories Syracuse Network and post-standard. Contact her: e-mail | Twitter | Facebook
(Correction: A previous version of this story misspelled Lauren Felasco’s name. Corrected. We regret the mistake.)
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