Name(s)?
​Alain & Peter
 
Where do you live?
​Miami Beach (6 months) Hudson Valley New York (6 Months) ​
 
How long have you lived in the area? 
​Lived in So FL 30+ years​
 
Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?
​Peter Originally from born in Cuba/grew up in New Jersey ​Alain born in New York/grew up in Istanbul Turkey
 
Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?
​Peter is in Personal & Commercial Lines Insurance Agent in FL & Alain is artist designer​
 
How often do you come to the market?
​Weekly​
 
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why?
We love the red bananas, avocados and eggfruit – among everything else​ in season!
 
What have you made with ingredients bought at LNB Grovestand?
We make healthy fresh salads with the fantastic Turmeric Dressing​ and sweet nutritious shakes with the bananas.
 
What’s your favorite thing to buy at other stands at the market?
Organic Lettuce​/Vegetables/Fruits
 
The best deal at the market is:
​The healthy and delicious products that LNB Grovestand​ offers along with their great smiles  
 
A+W: 😊
 
I wish the market had:
Better healthy & organic prepared foods​
 
A+W: We do too.
 
Most-frequented local restaurants and what dish to order:
Bali Cafe in Downtown Miami and for healthy fast food: My Ceviche
 
Do you have a family recipe that you would be willing share?
Our favorite desert is a Paleo/Gluten free Chocolate Cardamom Cake. See the recipe below.
 
What’s the area’s best-kept secret?
Frost School of Music events, Miami Light Project shows, Screen Dance, Wordspeak (Formerly with Tiger Tail Productions now independently) Going to see films at the Movies at the Tower Theater in Calle Ocho, Cinemateque and O’Cinema
 
Rainy-day activity:
​Listening to good jazz & classical, going to the movies, ​relaxing with our dog and two cats and meditating
 
The most romantic spot around:
​Sunset on a boat​
 
Do you participate in any community or philanthropic events that you would like to share?
We participate in local beach cleanup and animal rescue programs​.
 
Do you own your own business or offer a service? Would you share a pitch about yourself or company with the community?
​Peter can assist with all insurance needs ​at his company Darr Schackow Insurance and Alain offers specialized floral designs by his company Black-eyed Susans