The Mill on North Food Hall hosted its official grand opening on April 24 with community members, leaders and city officials in attendance. The packed celebration brought to life the collaborative vision behind the initiative - a community-led, community-owned space that offers delicious foods from six local vendors and plenty of spaces to connect with the community.
A Community-Led Vision
Local Ownership and Affordable Dining
"We are a smaller version of the R. House concept, but it's owned and operated by local vendors in our community," said Crystal Parker, community advocate and office manager for the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC). "We wanted to make sure that it was community-led, community-owned and a space that could come to and make it their own."
Like the R. House, located on West 29th Street in Baltimore, the Mill on North Food Hall offers a diverse selection of dining options including American classics, seafood, international dishes and delicious baked goods. According to Parker, the average meal at the Mill on North ranges from $10-20, depending on the vendor.
There will be discounts available for students, older adults, law enforcement and other types of first responders. Parker also mentioned the future implementation of Breadcoin, a coin-based voucher program, which will allow people to get free food using Breadcoins from participating vendors.
The CHCDC is a nonprofit organization established in 1995 to further the revitalization agenda of the Greater Coppin Heights and Rosemont communities. The new food hall is designed to be the anchor of the West North Avenue community, a space where community is built and commerce is grown.
Meet the Vendors
Six Vendors Serving Diverse Cuisines
The food hall is located at 2636 West North Avenue and has brought together six local vendors with roots in the community to serve various delicious foods, from signature Caribbean dishes to delectable sweet treats at a moderate price range.
The six vendors include Krazy Sweets, D and B Deli, Dream St. Cuisine, 3 Chefs, Double Stacked Burger and Next Phaze, which also has a location in Downtown Baltimore on 122 East Lexington Street.
"We offer everything sweet and gooey," said Shanea Shay, co-owner of Krazy Sweets, which also has another location on 407 North Charles Street. "We have donuts and cupcakes and different variations of mini cakes. One of our biggest sellers is our pudding."
3Chefs owner David Hill said he offers an array of Caribbean and soul food dishes, including jerk chicken, oxtails, red beans and cabbage and shrimp and grits. Each vendor brings their unique culinary voice to the food hall, creating a diverse dining experience.
A Space for Everyone
Celebrating Beyond Opening Day
"It's a space that everybody in the community can come to," said Parker. "We want a family-centered culture. There's space in there for children to do table artwork and play games. There's a space for older adults to come in, sit and chat. There's a space at the Mill on North for everyone."
The opening of the food hall is a sign of revitalization work coming to fruition. The food hall is located in a majority Black neighborhood that has experienced much disinvestment over the years. It's the first major food hub to open on North Avenue, a step forward in the larger revitalization of West Baltimore.
The grand opening celebration extended beyond April 24, with special events including a Business Networking Mixer on April 25 (5:00-8:00 p.m.), Community Day on April 26 (Noon-5:00 p.m.) featuring face painting and kid-friendly entertainment, and a Gospel Brunch on April 27 (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) with music and brunch specials from participating vendors.
The Mill on North Food Hall grand opening
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Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to developing and improving affordable housing in the Greater Coppin Heights/Rosemont community.
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