Make your list and check it twice! The holidays are coming and local makers are stocking our market with festive goodies for your table or under the tree. If you’re looking to spend your holiday dollars locally, our team has put together a list of a few top gifting items for the season. With thousands of local products on our shelves, this is truly just a glimpse at our holiday offerings from local makers. Make a plan to stop into the market to explore everything we have this season!
STUFF A STOCKING WITH SWEETS
Filling up stockings this season? Nothing says the holidays like a festive bakery treat! Our local vendors are busy making candied cookies and more unique treats for the season. Keep an eye out for holiday specialties from local makers like Daddy’s Dough, Monica’s Gourmet Cookies, Lomonaco’s Sicilian Cookies, and more.
TOAST THE SEASON
Say Cheers! with a bottle of local bubbly, Motu Viget Brut, a semi-dry, sparkling wine from a heritage wine and spirits company right here in Grand Rapids. Let’s talk about the taste: a pear and apple aroma follow through on a medium-bodied palate with a citrus, fruity character. Light honey notes compliment the crisp, off-dry finish. Described as a sophisticated and fruity bubbly! This bottle pairs well with cheese, fruit, dessert, and shellfish.
Pick up a bottle (or two!) in our wine shop for your holiday spread.
Photo by Ashley Wierenga, courtesy of Brewt’s.
MIX A COCKTAIL (OR MOCKTAIL!)
More into cocktails these days? Look no further! For dinner, we recommend picking up a mix from Let’s Stay Home Cocktail Kits! The only thing you need to do is add your favorite spirit and you’ll be sure to impress everyone at your dinner party.
For those holiday mornings or a brunch party, reach for a bottle of Brewt’s bloody mary mix! You won’t find any ingredients you can’t pronounce printed on the label because they focus on all-natural ingredients to create a perfected garden fresh Bloody Mary. In every bottle, you can find organic tomato juice sourced from a farm in Ohio, fresh squeezed citrus, and a namesake pickled jalapeño brine.
Both of these incredible locally-made products make great hostess gifts, too! Find them in our wine shop at the market.
SHOW SOME LOCAL PRIDE
West Side is the best side, right? Visit our gift shop to find the full collection (hats, scarves, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more!) from West Side Gear.
If you’re looking for that iconic “I Am West Side” shirt – look no further! Whether you work, live, worship, play or visit the West Side, you can support our incredible community through purchasing I Am West Side apparel. More than 15% of each garment sold will directly support student education on the West Side through afterschool programming. Find the shirts in four languages in our gift shop!
GET COZY WITH CANDLES
A new seasonal scent is a must on your shopping list this season – and they make great gifts, too! Head to our gift shop to explore scents from Five 14 Candles, Kalamazoo Candle Company, and Maggie Ann Soap Co.
SANTA NEEDS COFFEE, TOO
Skip the milk and cookies – Santa needs some real fuel! With dozens of local roasters in Grand Rapids, our coffee section is overflowing with incredible brews and blends from makers like Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, Schuil Coffee Company, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co., Roots Coffee Company, and more.
BRIDGE STREET MARKET GIFT CARDS
Not sure what to get? A gift card to Bridge Street Market can be both practical and a treat! Pick up a gift card to send to your favorite college student, give to your mail delivery person, or a neighbor. Bridge Street Market gift cards are available in denominations of $10, $25, and $50 – even better, they never expire!
WHEN IN DOUBT, SIMPLY GIVE
It wouldn’t be the season of giving without giving back. We are proud to be part of Meijer’s Simply Give program to raise money for our local food pantry, The Other Way Ministries. Now through January 1, 2022, scan a $10 Simply Give donation card at checkout and we will convert your donation into a Meijer Food-Only Gift Card for The Other Way Ministries.
On Saturday, December 11, we will celebrate Simply Give with a Double Match Day. On this day, your $10 donation turns into $30 with a double match by Bridge Street Market and Meijer. When your $10 donation becomes $30, you are providing a full week’s worth of groceries for two families of five people in our neighborhood. Learn more about our partnership with The Other Way Ministries here!