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Libby’s and
Seneca Foods for decades. The couple is is giving the worn concrete block structure an extreme makeover to become a modern food hall.
The basic concept is to accommodate a number of local fresh food vendors under one roof. Proponents, like the Friederichses, stress that these unique halls are very different creatures from the shopping malll food courts crowded with franchises.
“We’re still moving forward as planned. We still hope to be ready to open in fall, probably October or November,” said Kari Friederichs.
While this is their first venture into the hospitality industry, buying and renovating an old property fits their usual business plan. In the past three years, they have upgraded and re-opened four outdated Rochester apartment buildings.