Business Spotlight: This Local Spot You Need to Know

If you haven't stopped by Main Street Bakeshop on Town East yet, you are seriously missing out. This isn't your typical grab-and-go pastry counter.

Owner Maria Reyes turned her grandmother's recipe box into a full-blown neighborhood staple about two years ago, and the place has been packed ever since. Locals rave about the buttermilk kolaches, but the real hero is the seasonal empanada menu.

Right now they are doing a sweet corn and blackberry filling that sounds weird and tastes incredible. What makes this spot stand out is how Maria runs it.

She bakes in small batches all morning, so nothing sits under a heat lamp. When a flavor sells out, it is gone for the day.

That scarcity keeps people coming back early, and it creates this little daily ritual for the neighborhood. You will see folks grabbing coffee and a pastry before work, then coming back later to snag a loaf of the sourdough before it disappears.

It is the kind of place that makes Mesquite feel like a small town even as we keep growing. If you have not been, put it on your list for this week.

Now, speaking of things to put on your calendar, let me tell you what is happening around town in the next few days.

What's Happening This Week in Mesquite

We have a couple of good reasons to get out of the house this week. First up, the Mesquite Farmers Market is back at City Lake Park on Wednesday afternoon.

It runs from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

, and this is the time of year when the produce really starts to pop. Expect fresh peaches from East Texas, early okra, and a ton of tomatoes.

The honey vendor from Kaufman County usually sells out fast, so get there early if you want a jar. There is also a new face this week.

A local teenager named Leo has started a small booth selling homemade salsa from his family's garden. He goes through about 40 jars each market day, and word is spreading quick.

Second, the City Council holds its regular meeting on Monday night at 6:30 p.m.

at City Hall. The big item on the agenda is a public hearing about the proposed zoning changes near the 635 and I-30 interchange.

If you have been wondering about all the construction signs popping up along that corridor, this meeting will tell you exactly what is being planned. It is a good chance to hear the details straight from the planners and ask questions directly.

Both events are free and open to anyone. No RSVP needed for either one.

Speaking of growth, let me shift gears and talk about what is actually changing on the ground around Mesquite right now.

Your Turn: What Are You Loving Right Now?

• Your Turn: What Are You Loving Right Now?* Alright, that is your quick hit roundup for today. But here is the part I look forward to the most. I have told you about Main Street Bakeshop, the farmers market, and the new development. Now I want to know what you have found. What is your favorite local business in Mesquite right now? Maybe it is a taco spot that nobody talks about yet. Or a shop on Town East that always has exactly what you need. Could be a service business, a restaurant, a boutique, or even a person who makes something in their garage. I have been collecting hidden gems from readers for a few weeks now, and the list is getting good. Someone tipped me off to a little vintage furniture store off Davis Street that I had never heard of. Another reader mentioned a mobile mechanic who will come to your house and charges half what the shops do. Those are the kinds of places that make this city special. And I want to share more of them. So here is my ask: Hit reply and tell me one local business you love. It can be a new discovery or an old favorite. Just give me the name, what they do, and why you keep going back. I will feature the best responses in an upcoming edition. Your recommendation might be exactly what someone else in Mesquite needs to find this week. Let us build this list together. Reply away.

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