Stores & Markets in Opportunity

Since Jeff and Julie Postlewait first opened Rocket Bakery in 1991, their chain of Rocket stores have expanded into six more coffee shops and one natural and local food store, Rocket Market, with the additional help of Alan and Shanda Shepherd. At Rocket Market, chef Shilo Pierce, the former head chef of Luna, crafts a rotating menu of paninis, fresh salads, and gourmet mac ‘n’ cheeses, all assembled from his "pantry" of local, organic produce and freshly baked artisan breads, pastries, and roasted coffee beans from Rocket Bakery. Rocket Market also features an extensive collection of hand-selected malbecs, cabernets, and sparkling proseccos, which customers may sample at weekly wine tastings alongside flavorful cheeses and breads from La Brea Bakery. During the summer months, the market hosts outdoor concerts, where guests can sip craft brews or challenge the sun to a dance-off.

Cooking with family recipes that trace back to Sicily, the staff at Rosa’s Italian Market and Deli whips up Italian deli fare in addition to selling gourmet groceries and pulling prime Caffe Umbria java from the espresso bar. The market’s familial embrace also extends to cooking classes, which imbue eager students with a wealth of practical knowledge straight from Rosa’s rich lineage of kitchen-dwelling Sicilians.