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The Canal Market
New retail store brings environmentally conscious and locally sourced products to Venice By Kamala Kirk nspired by their great-grandfather, who owned and operated a green grocery market in the 1940s and 1950s, sisters Sofia and Gabriella Rochin decided to combine their creative talents together along with their love for food, wine and flowers, which ultimately led to the creation of the Canal Market in Venice. The Canal Market supplies goods that are locally produced in California and sustainably sourced, packaged and delivered. They opened their doors to the public on Saturday, June 18. Other vendors who were part of the grand opening included clothing retailer Roo Vintage, El Camino Kitchen,
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Cookies by Linda, Out Front Ceramics, and Sofaisy Designs, which is owned by Sofia and offers fresh flowers. “First and foremost, we’d like to thank the Venice community for coming out and supporting our grand opening,” Gabriella said. “We are filled with gratitude, as we had an amazing turnout. We look forward to hosting more summertime events, and we welcome all to our corner market in the heart of Venice.”
Riley Spencer of Roo Vintage celebrated the Canal Market grand opening.
The Canal Market 600 Mildred Avenue, Venice thecanalmarket.com Instagram: @thecanalmarket
Luna Nueva rep Kristina Pechulis showed off her tequila tasting pop-up.
Canal Market owners and sisters Gabriella and Sofia Rochin.
Mason Mello, Sarah Kimbro and and pup Stanley.
Guests mingled and purchased goods during the grand opening in Venice. PAGE 6 THE ARGONAUT JULY 7, 2022
Cookies by Linda owner Linda Chang and Michal Juda gave away cookie samples during the grand opening.
