Brezel

I contemplated all day as to what to write about, I couldn't just not post! That's hardly fair to the cause, or to you. So with this frightfully cold wind in my sails, I dropped by the North Market. Calling the market a Columbus institution would be slightly misleading, it's more of a micro-community made up of essential Columbus entities. That is to say that each vendor has it's own unique being that makes up a larger system bound to please most any visitor.

As you wander the market you realize several obvious things:

• The market is alive!
• Construction is afoot
• All your needs are taken care of!

Strolling around the market you see names such as Pistachia Vera, Jeni's, and Blues Creek Farms: names that instill trust, and make you salivate from the promises of their perfect flavors. One name that grabs your attention when walking the circle is Brezel. It's a peculiar word, but it's exactly what it sounds like- a pretzel! A fun wholesome concept that recently moved to the corner where once Clever Crow Pizza stood. 

Brezel offers Bavarian style soft pretzels at very reasonable prices. With a brilliant spot in the market, Brezel cranks out hand rolled pretzels and pretzel based products such as sticks and buns. Although the flavors offered aren't anything extremely exotic, they are solid (cinnamon sugar, jalapeno, asiago herb and pepper). Inside of each pretzel you'll find a chewy flavorful bread begging to dive into one of their various sweet or savory options. 

I personally always find the coconut almond option to be a great choice. Sweet salty nuts provide a delightful texture and cohesive taste over-top the pretzel, if not that one go for the asiago herb or the cinnamon sugar. You can't go wrong with the classic salt either, but pay heed to the jalapeno brezel as you will need something to wash down all that heat!

When it gets warm again, take a COGO bike, or just plain walk down to the market; their farmer's markets are worth the trip. While you're there get some ice cream or grab a Brezel. If you aren't in the mood then, why not grab a box to store in the freezer? The ladies are fun and know what they're doing, and what's better to eat while you are walking about, than a flavor packed pretzel.

Keep Eating,
JTFussy