The Pearl's culinary scene is amping up with the addition of Pullman Market, a new 40,000-square-foot venue that melds a robust array of food vendors, artisan programs, and four distinctive dining experiences. Conceived by Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group headquartered in Austin, the brainchild behind local favorites Ladino and Henbit, Pullman Market stands poised to transform a formerly industrious space into a food lover's mecca, according to San Antonio Report.
Under the guidance of Kevin Fink, Emmer & Rye's CEO, the enterprise breathes new life into the historical 1948 brick building, formerly Samuels Glass Company headquarters. Promising to be a sanctuary for Texas-based produce and specialties, Fink expressed his vision for the space by saying, "Wow, this just feels so great in here." He remarked on the natural fit of the market for the Pearl neighborhood, as per the San Antonio Report. Food mavens can expect their palettes to be tantalized by the likes of a specialty grocer, a sourdough bakery, a whole-animal butcher, and an exclusive chef supply shop nestled among four specially curated restaurants.
Pullman Market, taking a cue from popular culinary markets, exudes an atmosphere that juxtaposes familiar market conveniences with an array of quick-service eateries, ensuring visitors a comprehensive shopping and dining venue. Fink, whose gastronomic journey began as a dishwasher at the tender age of 14, brings to the table over two decades of expertise, drawing upon his tenure at world-renowned establishments like the French Laundry. San Antonio's emersion in food culture and warm embrace of new culinary endeavors find reflection in markets such as Pullman. Fink told the San Antonio Report, "San Antonio is such a food-driven city and a hospitality-driven city and a community-driven city and that’s our ideals."
The detailed roster for the Pullman Market's dining options showcases diversity and niche appeal. Offerings include Fife & Farro, a homey choice with homemade pizza and pasta, Mezquite, a Sonoran fare haven complete with a mezcal bar, the exclusive Isidore featuring a rotating high-end menu, and Nicosi, an intimate dessert bar where digital distractions are left at the door, as detailed by My San Antonio.
