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JUNE 12 - 25, 2026 The LOCAL NEWS | A5
Frazeysburg restaurant expands to larger location,

brings outdoor market to community BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Besides supporting small business- explained Walton.
es, creators, and farmers, Village Mar- A deli was also added. “We don’t
ket Days also hopes to provide a place have to go to Zanesville to get lunch,
for local musicians to perform. “[We’re meat and cheese, and to keep things
looking for] people that would be inter- fresh, especially with the economy
ested in playing their guitar, you know, right now,” added Walton.
doesn’t have to be the whole time, just Fresh-made-in-house deli salads,
for an hour, just to give them an oppor- specials of the day (pastas, soups),
tunity to put their music out there and sandwiches, and baked goods have all
give people something nice to listen been added to the menu. A couple of
to,” said Martin. other newer additions are handmade
For further details, vendor spot- Stromboli and wings.
lights, event information, and applica- Village Pizzeria & Kitchen is located
tion details, please visit and follow the at 266 W. 3rd Street, Frazeysburg. The
Village Market Days Facebook event restaurant is open for dine-in or take-
page. out Monday through Thursday, 11:00
Since opening, Village Pizzeria has p.m. to 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 8:00
been all about community. At the new p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to
location, there is a large dining area 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to
Deposit Photos that will accommodate large groups. 6:00 p.m. To place an order, call 740-
A vendor booth set up at Village Market Days earlier this season. Submitted
“We wanted to create a space that 828-6030 or visit villagepizzeriakitch-
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen, a locally Hickory Sweets, Double Shot Espres- we refer to ourselves as the village, en.hungerrush.com to order online for
owned restaurant located in Frazeys- so Company, Husky Hill Honey Co., and our community and town as the carryout. For updates and specials,
burg, continues to expand - providing a Floral Nonsense, The Living Garden, village as well. So another aspect of follow Village Pizzeria & Kitchen on
broader range of menu items, a dining Bark & Thread LLC, Crafted Curios- having the dining area is being able to Facebook.
and gathering space, a deli, and most ities, Alpine Adornments, and Arrow see, again, the community come in on
recently, Village Market Days. Valley Farms. a Friday night and run into their neigh- Village Market Days dates -
During Village Market Days held Vendor applications are still being bors, run into their friends, pushing
at Village Pizzeria & Kitchen twice a accepted. tables together, hanging out, and just • June 13 • August 22
month on select Saturdays through “We’re always open to people trying sharing a meal and laughing and just • June 27 • September 12
October from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and people that have never done it. having a good time. And that’s really • July 11 • September 26
attendees can expect a community We don’t want people to be discour- what this space has been for us. And • July 25 • October 10
market that brings local farmers, bak- aged or scared,” said Martin. “Come, what we really wanted to create and • August 8 • October 24
ers, artisans, makers, musicians, and we’ll help you. You know, like we all we wanted from the very beginning,”
small businesses together. started somewhere. So it’s a perfect
The market was created by Village place for that too. It shouldn’t be too
Pizzeria & Kitchen owner Jalene Wal- overwhelming for new people just
ton and Village Market Days coordina- thinking about setting up a table.
tor Sam Martin of Wild Heart Wonders, Come, you know, there are spots are
a local business specializing in all-nat- $25, or if they do like the two in the
ural, non-toxic tallow-based products. same month, it’s $40, you know, for
The market promotes shopping lo- the month. So it’s reasonable, you
cally and supporting the community. know, for people just to give it a shot.”
Locally produced foods, fresh baked The market strives to offer a variety
goods, handcrafted items, home dé- of products and is looking for vendors
cor, candles, skincare products, pet who offer honey, fresh cut flowers,
treats, custom products, and specialty produce and farm fresh products,
goods are all represented. candles, jarred goods like pickles and
Some of the participating vendors jams, leather goods, and homemade
are: Wild Heart Wonders, T&B Out- and unique items.
doors Co., Walking Limb Tree Ser- “We really want to focus the market
vice, Everett Farms & Dairy, Olde on being local, handmade, handcraft-
Village Meats, Bread of Life Grains, ed,” explained Walton. “The whole
Cookie Jar Desserts by Erica, Hum- point of the market is to bring value to
phr3D LLC, Fresh Prints & Gifts, this community, especially, you know,
Mae & Jae Tea Co., J&J’s Candle obviously, with Frazeysburg, there’s
Cafe, and SOAP HUT. Additionally, nothing around. And so to be able to
these vendors have confirmed attend- bring stuff like that to this communi-
ing both markets in June: The Flour ty and not have to travel to Newark or
& Daughter, Monica’s Homemade to Zanesville or whatever, you know, it Village Pizzeria employees hard at work just moments after opening the restaurant for the day.
Goodies, Haines Bake Goods, Old provides a value to them.” Lynette Dotson
COMICS DRAWN BY LOGAN DOTSON FATHER’S DAY

Bumble

Bumble and his Dad, Brad, are spending
quality time together this Father’s Day.

I think
I’ve got a
big one!

That Lego
fort is
looking
awesome!

Happy

Father’s Day!

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