On the weekends, however, spaces become scarce during the marketplace's busiest days. Learn more about Findlay Market's origins and key dates in its history. From the pungent odor of Hal Silverglade's olive stand inside to the mouthwatering fragrance of Mr. Pig's chicken and rib grill outside, the market is an institution. The men share a laugh. The philosophy here is simple.
People here appreciate that.
Outside, Ken Carter is enveloped in a cloud of smoke as he labors over three grills in front of Mr. Pig. The odors of his menu mingle with the cool spring air to provide an atmosphere you might find in a Manhattan open air market, a slice of the Big Apple in the Midwest. Inside, Carter's creations are quickly assembled, along with macaroni and cheese, green beans and other items, for an appreciative lunch crowd. They know this is a part of the life here. In business since 1855, the market and its advocacy group, Friends of Findlay, are intent on preserving a long-lost way of life.