MEET THE TEAM
Running the show
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Lauren Stevens
Co-Owner, Director of Business Operations
Her order is the loaded bagel (sometimes with lox, sometimes without), on an everything bagel.
In store, Lauren manages the business & store side of things. This involves a lot of behind the scenes paperwork, but also training the staff, coordinating with vendors, and keeping our inventory fresh, fun, and organized. More than that, she’s always interested in learning new systems and techniques to make everyday work more efficient.
Outside of work, she can be found mothering their twins, working in the garden, adventuring outside, and all of the above at the same time!
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Peter Varkonyi
Co-Owner, Executive Chef
His order is the Cubano: tender shredded pork…crunchy pickles.…tangy mustard… all bathed in melty cheesy goodness.
In store, Peter serves as head butcher, executive chef, and event & catering coordinator. He’s tapped into everything; working with an organization to put together a fundraiser, making sausage, or helping out in the kitchen - he does it all.
Outside of work, he can be found playing with their children, building something fun, or enjoying a good sporting event (F1 and hockey being his favorites).
Peter & Lauren
Team Leaders
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Tim Shulga
Culinary Development
His order is the breakfast sandwich. The house-made English Muffin (made by Tim) really brings it all together.
In store, he is a culinary wizard. Initially brought on to handle the baking, this is but one of his many skillsets. In the kitchen, Tim helps with menu development, creative design, baking the most incredible treats, and pushing toward new heights.
Outside of work, you can probably find him in the woods, or water: enjoying a leisurely walk through the woods, soaking in a river, or fishing on a lake. He enjoys skating and hiking in the summer, and will be on the mountain snowboarding every winter day he can.
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Jesse Kamphuis
General Manager
His order: House Pastrami, followed by the Lamb Shawarma—although I have yet to try the Yardbird, which sounds amazing!
In store: Handle most of the purchasing and procurement for the Market, alongside building displays and merchandising. I also focus on teaching and educating our Market team members about our products.
Outside of work:I enjoy traveling with my girlfriend and our dog, camping, and fly fishing. It has been a few years since I last went snowboarding, but I am thinking about giving it another go this season.
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Jho Reis
Her order: I love our house standard burger and our house-made pastries paired with our house veggie cream cheese and house-smoked bacon. I also highly recommend the Korean Beef Noodle Bowl from the grab-and-go case.
In store: I am the person behind the lunch and dinner service in the kitchen. I also handle the production of the various foods you find in our grab-and-go case, ensuring everything is fresh and flavorful for our customers.
Outside of work: I love to travel and go on long drives on my days off to relax and enjoy nature. I also enjoy exploring new areas to find unique restaurants and new foods to try.
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Taylor Whipple
His order: The pastrami—delicious brined, smoked, and pastrami-rubbed brisket with tangy sauerkraut, pickles, mustard, and special sauce—is definitely my go-to.
In store: I’m the head of the meat department. I love the ability to fully utilize pork, lamb, beef, and chicken while keeping the meat case stocked for our wonderful community. I also collaborate with the kitchen and bake teams so they have different proteins to incorporate into their dishes. From our sausages to our pâtés, we ensure every part of the animal is used so that nothing goes to waste.
Outside of work: In the summer, I enjoy gravel biking, going on hikes with the dogs, and enjoying the cold flow of a river. In the winter, I snowboard as much as I can!