Visited for the first time today. The owner Manuel is 104 years old and still sits behind the counter, sharp as a tack. We spoke for 20 minutes. What a fascinating guy.
February 2023
Maybe the oldest market still run by a lovely 103 year old. A little outdated but worth a visit to learn a little history of the neighborhood and maybe buy some Portuguese tuna, olive oil, or ceramics.
July 2022
The owner is 102 years-old with sharp-mind, and still sat behind the counter...
Traditional Portuguese-American shop, owner-operated for 66 years by Manuel (101 years old) and Maria Pedroso (95 years old). Besides being a social hub for people of all walks of life, it specializes in Portuguese goods from ceramics to sardines. . . Follow the shop instagram to stay informed @friendsmarketpvd