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An inside look at Mayfly Market & Deli, located on Arch Street in Allegheny City, which opened in October. In addition to selling staples like milk and eggs, canned goods, fresh produce and flowers at her store, owner Ann Gilligan partnered with Michael and Yelena Barnhouse of Lola Bistro to create an in-house deli serving fresh soups, salads, sandwiches and her signature sorbet.
Mayfly Market & Deli now open L e g i s l a t i o n By Nick Eustis On Nov. 24, America celebrated Small Business Saturday, a national effort for local community members to come out and support their local mom and pop shops—a growing category in the Northside. Mayfly Market & Deli on Arch Street in Allegheny Center is part of the movement. Last October, Ann Gilligan, owner of Gilligan’s Sorbet, opened Mayfly, choosing the name to emphasize her focus on
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health and well-being. “Mayflies are a sign of a healthy river, and there were not mayflies in Pittsburgh for a very long time,” Gilligan said. “So we want to be part of a healthy community and encourage healthy eating.” Mayfly offers essentials, like milk, eggs and canned goods, as well as fresh produce and bread, baked goods, flowers and Gilligan’s signature sorbet. Mayfly is proud to partner with local
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Northside businesses for many of these products, including BreadWorks, Commonplace Coffee and Root Seller. The store also partnered with Michael and Yelena Barnhouse of Lola Bistro to provide a deli that serves soups, salads and sandwiches. Gilligan’s eponymous sor- By Ashlee Green bet business was her first venture Imagine walking down a into entrepreneurship. She was neighborhood street, inspired by an aunt in California familiar See Mayfly, Page 5
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