Findlay Market to Host Sweet & Savory Stroll: Mardi Gras Edition - Press Release

For Immediate Release

Erin Matulis
Director of Marketing
ematulis@findlaymarket.org
513-504-6886

Cincinnati (February 4, 2026) - Findlay Market is combining two tasting events into one dual-themed event this year. Sweet & Savory Stroll: Mardi Gras Edition will feature sweet and salty dishes alongside New Orleans classics like gumbo, beignets, king cake, and more. Tasting event tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one sample. Tickets are 8 for $20 or 18 for $40, and can be purchased online leading up to the event, or onsite on the day of the event.

Sweet & Savory Stroll: Mardi Gras Edition

When: Sunday, February 15 • 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Where: Findlay Market—1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cost: 8 tickets for $20, or 18 for $40
Purchase Tickets: https://app.betterunite.com/sweetandsavorystroll

Participating Businesses
● Artichoke - Bourbon Street Chicken with White Rice
● Always Canning - Mini Jelly Filled Donuts
● The Arepa Place - Heart Mini Cheese Arepa
● Babushka Pierogi - Cajun Mac & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
● BanaSun Smoothie Bar - Cocoa Smoothie topped with Strawberry
● Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry - Gumbo
● Chamaele - Honey Glazed Cornbread
● Chez Marcel - Macaroon, Madeleines, and/or Mini Chocolate Cheesecake
● Churchill’s Fine Teas - Pumpkin Spiced Chai Black Tea
● Dat’s Ole School Cookin’ - Dirty Rice and/or Bourbon Chocolate Pound Cake
● Dean’s Mediterranean Imports - Date Bar and/or Cajun Cashews
● Deeper Roots Coffee - Coffee a la Rose (Drip coffee, rose syrup, cream)
● Dojo Gelato - Choice of Gelato
● Dos Hermanos - Mini Churros with Chocolate Sauce
● Eckerlin Meats - Velvety Smooth Beef Burgundy
● Eli’s BBQ - Smoked Shrimp and Grits
● Eliza Jane’s Bakeshop - Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookie
● Gibbs Cheese - Caramel Sea Salt Fudge 
● Harmony Plant Fare - Muffaletta Sandwich Bites
● Joyously Sweet - Sweetheart Cupcake Bouquet
● The King's Baker - Cinnamon & New York Cheesecake and/or Mardi Gras Crownwiches
● MaiRo & Co - Donut Dog Treat
● Makers Bakers Co. - Amoré Italiano Sandwich and/or Strawberry Champagne Banana Pudding
● Mama Lo Hizo - Mini Elote
● Maverick Chocolate Co. - Raspberry Hot Chocolate
● Nay Nay’s - Mini King Cake and/or Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
● Neil Luken Meats - Hogs & Kisses Baby Back Ribs
● Pet Wants - Mardi Gras Themed Dog Cookie
● Pho Lang Thang - Pandan and Ube Creampuffs
● The Rhined - Gorgonzola Dolce Ice Cream Cone with Honey
● Ruby’s Chocolates - Chocolate Covered Bacon
● Taste of Belgium - Mini Mardi Gras Waffle with Whip
● Wendigo Tea - Sweet Guava Wood Smoked Black Tea
● Yee Mama - Chicken and Basil Wontons with Scallion Sweet Soy

Programming

● Flash Cube Photo Booth: Get ready to strike a pose! Flash Cube Photo Booth will be popping up at Jane's from 10 A.M.–4 P.M., bringing a fun, high-quality photo booth experience to the market. Stop by to snap photos with friends, family, or your sweetheart and take home a keepsake from your day at Findlay Market.

Thank you to Sonder Brewing for making this event possible.

Valentine’s Day Food & Gift Guide
We put together an easy-to-use food and gift guide to make shopping for Valentine’s Day a piece of cake. Whether you’re in the market for a gift for your loved one, or ingredients for a delicious dinner date, you can find everything you need at Findlay Market.

Categories Include:

● Keepin’ It Classic: Roses, candles, chocolates, champagne - all the classics to gift your partner on Valentine’s Day.
● Dinner Date Night In: Stay in this year and tag-team a delicious meal made with fresh, local ingredients from Findlay Market.
● Sweets for Your Sweetie: Spoil your sweetheart with delicious, locally-made sweet treats.
● Quality Time With Your Cutie: One-on-one time together is one of the best gifts you can give! Book a class, schedule a tour, or buy tickets to a fun event.
● For Your Holistic Honey: Everything to delight your eco-friendly and health-conscious honey!
● Flying Solo: Everything you need to enjoy an evening of solo self care.

Learn more about the Valentine’s Day Food & Gift Guide here: https://www.findlaymarket.org/news/valentinesdaygiftguide2026