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    From vacant lot to repurposed food hall, BLVD MRKT is revitalizing downtown Montebello

    BLVD MRKT is a new food hall on the corner of Whittier Boulevard and South 6th Street in Montebello. It’s made up of seven repurposed shipping containers, two indoor kitchens, and a beer garden.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 10, 2021 • 6m Listen

    BLVD MRKT is a new food hall on the corner of Whittier Boulevard and South 6th Street in Montebello. It’s made up of seven repurposed shipping containers, two indoor kitchens, and a beer garden.

    Founder Barney Santos envisions the venue as an incubator for emerging Black and Brown restaurateurs. A couple of the food vendors are in the middle of Santos’ two-year program, which allows them to grow their businesses on-site with access to mentors, classes, and capital.

    Restaurants at BLVD MRKT:

    • Cafe Santo

    • Vchos

    • Pez Cantina

    • Los Taquero Mucho

    • Alchemy Craft

    • La Crosta

    • The Chicken Koop

    • Nola’s Cajun Cuisine

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