Seafood & Meat Transitions: The Beet, Weaver Street's E-Newsletter

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Seafood & Meat:
We're making a few changes
Change is much lauded, but we all know that the realities of implementing change can seem unsettling. Whenever you try something new, discard an old system, or put a plan into practice for the first time, there are always those moments of worry, regret, and dismay that accompany the loss of the familiar. However, as Pearl S. Buck wrote in 1967, "Growth itself contains the germ of happiness." The scope of the changes at Weaver Street Market are broad, but we believe the long-term benefits far outweigh any initial inconveniences. More

Jazz Brunch!
After Hours Begins!
Movies on the Green

Check out our new website
Board Meeting

New Hillsborough Managers

Farm Dinners Return!

Weekly Produce Specials
Weekly Meat Specials

Memorial Day Goodies!



Seafood & Meat Transitions continued
Witness the transformation of the Weaver Street Market Meat and Seafood Department. In the past, all meat and seafood handling and packaging was done in a tiny back room in the Carrboro store. Frozen and refrigerated storage was limited, and there was little room to stock product on the sales floor. This greatly restricted our ability to offer the array of natural meats and wild-caught or responsibly-farmed seafood requested by our customers. The decision to move the processing and packaging of meat and seafood to the new Food House in Hillsborough was motivated by our desire to improve product quality and expand selection. Our remodeled handling facilities now feature specially designed rooms that are climate-controlled to ensure that meat and seafood products maintain a stable temperature every step of the way. New packaging technologies keep meat and seafood cold, fresh, and clean, minimizing contamination from exposure to bacteria and guaranteeing a higher level of quality. Along with a reorganization of our display space, these innovations make it possible for Weaver Street Market to expand our product selection to include a whole new world of fresh and frozen meats and seafood. In the coming months look for Halibut, Crab legs, ocean Perch, wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye salmon, and farm-raised organic Shrimp. In addition, we will be introducing ready-to-cook entrees like Panko-breaded Tilapia and beer-battered Flounder. We plan to debut fresh Rabbit, ground Bison, and Duck in the near future. In keeping with our mission to seek out local producers committed to the practice of responsible animal husbandry and sustainable aquaculture, we are cultivating relationships with the growing population of ranchers and fishers in our area who share our passion for quality food. As we work to expand and improve our Meat and Seafood Department, we welcome your suggestions and appreciate your support. The initial Seafood & Meat transitions will take place in Carrboro next Tuesday, May 27.

Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, May 20 through Monday, May 26.


	First of the season! South Carolina Peaches	$1.59 lb
	Organic, Georgia Grown Vidalia onions	$1.19 lb	super low price
	Organic, Florida Grown Seedless Watermelons	$5.99 ea

Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

	Niman Ranch Sirloin steaks	USDA Choice $7.99 lb	All Natural save $2.00 lb
	Coleman Boneless Chicken Breasts	$5.99 lb	All Natural save $1.00 lb
	Mississippi Jumbo Gulf Shrimp	Wild Caught $8.99 lb	save $2.00 lb
Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials.


Memorial Day Goodies!

Our Specials say it all! Shopping for your Memorial Day picnic or cookout has never been easier: shop our weekly meat and produce specials for fresh, delicious ingredients to give your summer party zing! In addition to our on sale peaches and watermelons, look for pineapples and cantaloupes, also on special, for a mouthwatering fruit salad. The Meat and Seafood department has steak, boneless chicken, shrimp, local grass-fed ground beef, and hot dogs on special and waiting for the grill! Sweet Vidalia onions, also on special this week, add zest to everything! Mary Turner in the Cheese department recommends the Amish Blue Cheese as a great addition to burgers and salads. Fill your party-platter-finger-food needs with olives, cornishons, Giacomo's Samples packs, and a great selection of party size local goat cheeses from Celebrity Dairy. Alcion Wines continue to drive home great taste with great value. Choose from: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and New! Syrah or Malbec Rosé. $3.39 - Through May! Best price ever!



Jazz Brunch!

Every Sunday 11 am - 1 pm Jazz & More Brunch at Weaver Street Market is here! Hot food, with cool tunes is a great way to start your Sunday. Inside, we'll have fresh scones, muffins and sweet pastries in our bake case; fresh, hot coffee and a barista to make that special coffee drink; and an array of eggs, grits, pancakes or French Toast to fill you up! Outside, under the oaks, you'll hear a range of local bands playing Jazz, Americana, Blues, and Bluegrass; keeping everybody happy and dancing. May 25- Jeff Brown Quartet - original jazz June 1- Jon Shain - Americana and blues June 8- Laura Ridgeway and Friends - jazz, swing, oldies, pop June 15- Jeff and Benares - folk and soulful acoustic June 22- The Guilty Pleasures - traditional American music June 29- Dana & Susan Robinson - original Old Time
View more Weaver Street Market events here.

After Hours Begins

It's that time of year again—time to start your weekend early with music on the Weaver Street Market lawn on Thursday nights. Our After Hours music series kicks off on May 22 with the rockin' old time tunes of the Hushpuppies. Pack up your blanket and get ready to hit the lawn! May 29- Southern Routes - A new mix of folk, rock, blues, and country from the South and south of the border June 5- Saludos Compay - original and South American music June 12- The Maudlin Brothers- old-timey goodness June 19- Edsel 500 - rockabilly, blues, and swing June 26- The Tim Smith Band - original Jamaican-style ska and reggae

Movies on the Green

At Southern Village Every Friday and Saturday, 8 PM Enchanted - Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 Horton Hears A Who - Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31. Movie starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $3.00. Stop by Weaver Street Market for a picnic dinner. Please, no glass containers or pets.
View the entire schedule here.

Hillsborough Handmade Parade

The Hillsborough Arts Council is planning a 'Handmade Parade' for next October. To give everyone the opportunity and skills to participate, they are offering a series of workshops in mask-making, dancing, stilt walking, drumming and fabric design over the next several months. The first workshop will be Leadership Mask Making May 31 and June 7. Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppets will assist teachers, artists and other creative individuals in making masks, and giant puppets using recycled materials. Leaders can then teach other individuals and groups independently. Registration forms may be found at Hillsborough Last Friday events at the link below.
For details on this event, click here.



Check out our new website!

Weaver Street Market's new website goes Live! We've been working hard on significant improvements to our website, and are quite pleased to announce that the new site went live recently. Please clear your cache if you visit our website often and check it out!
View our new website here.

Board Meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Board meetings are held at Community Realty on the corner of Weaver Street and Greensboro Street. You can find links to the minutes of our last meeting and the draft agenda for next month below. On the schedule is review of the General Manager's report on the Market's financial condition, continued discussion on WSM's election process and an executive session to appoint a new board member. As always, owners are welcome to attend.
View the board agenda and minutes here.
Sign up for the Board e-newsletter here.

Hillsborough Management Team

Old and new faces!
The management team for our Hillsborough store is taking shape! Alice Lamson, whom many of you know as our Carrboro Store Manager, will move to our Hillsborough store as the new store manager to head up the team there. Carolyn Twesten, who currently works in our Carrboro store Produce Department, will bring her love of produce, knowledge of farming and horticulture, and enthusiasm for all things Hillsborough as the new Produce Manager, and Nabbale, currently manager of the Carrboro Front End will take her leadership skills to the Customer Service Department in Hillsborough. New to WSM, Deborah Beatty who brings a lot of great knowledge for the prepared foods and specialty areas, is the new Specialty Manager in Hillsborough.

In Carrboro - Casey First joined the Carrboro store team as the new Grocery Manager. Casey has both a lot of knowledge about running a grocery department, and a deep interest in the cooperative model. Norma Lazaro has been promoted to Front End Manager, and will be making this transition soon—however, the staff frequently comments that they already think of her as "patrona" so this should not be a big change!

Congratulations and welcome to new and transitioning staff!


Farm Dinners Return!

Enjoy the gift of local farm bounty at our Farm Dinners. Each night will feature a special menu with exciting dishes created with ingredients grown by the local farmers. Monday, June 23 - Perry-winkle Farm, 5:30 - 9:00 pm Monday, July 14 - Eco Farm, 5:30 - 9:00 pm Mark your calendar!
Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch).
Sign up for Panzanella's Enewsletter here.