Downtown Market by Swell Opens in a Nearly 50-Year-Old Saco Location
The new business comes from Peter and Michelle Vacca, the owners of Swell Nitro Coffee next door.
But here's what makes this place special, it is part restaurant, part market! So you can pop in to grab breaky, stop for lunch, or just browse with so many yummy local Maine products!
The market has everything from local honey, maple syrup, pasta, salsa and popcorn to handmade pottery and crochet items from regional artists. It's a chance to pick up something delicious while supporting small businesses and makers.
And if you're there for lunch, the subs are a big part of the attraction.
The owners brought a little taste of Massachusetts to Maine with options like steak and cheese and an Italian sandwich playfully named "Not Your Maine's Italian," featuring capicola, prosciutto, pepperoni and mozzarella.
And the history is that this particular space was home to Vic & Whit's sandwich and wine shop for nearly 50 years before Downtown Market by Swell opened this September.
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It's a fresh chapter for a downtown location, and a fun reminder that sometimes the BEST new spots are the ones bringing together good food, local makers and a little community connection.
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