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TikTok Cooking Star Opens Food Stand at Flint Farmers' Market
Ahmad Alzahabi, known as The Golden Balance, brings his popular recipes to a new stand at the local market.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:15am
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Ahmad Alzahabi, a Flint native with over 8 million TikTok followers for his cooking videos, is opening a new food stand called Golden Boy's at the Flint Farmers' Market in February. The stand will feature a mix of his most popular online recipes as well as some new items created specifically for the market.
Why it matters
Alzahabi's decision to open a stand at the Flint Farmers' Market represents a homecoming of sorts, as he grew up in Flint and has long used the market as a source for ingredients. His massive online following and approachable cooking style could help introduce new customers to the market and drive more foot traffic.
The details
Golden Boy's will be set up in the center aisle of the Flint Farmers' Market, taking over the spot previously occupied by Ichi Lucky Cat Sushi. The stand will be open on Saturdays in February, then add Tuesdays and Thursdays in March. Alzahabi, a Carman Ainsworth grad, has also appeared on Food Network's Chopped, competing against other social media cooking creators.
- Golden Boy's will open at the Flint Farmers' Market in February 2026.
- The stand will add Tuesdays and Thursdays to its schedule in March 2026.
The players
Ahmad Alzahabi
A Flint native and Carman Ainsworth graduate who has built a massive following of over 8 million TikTok followers for his cooking videos, known as The Golden Balance.
Flint Farmers' Market
A local farmers' market in Flint, Michigan that has served as a source of ingredients for Alzahabi and will now host his new Golden Boy's food stand.
What’s next
Golden Boy's will be open on Saturdays in February, then add Tuesdays and Thursdays in March at the Flint Farmers' Market.
The takeaway
Alzahabi's decision to open a food stand at the Flint Farmers' Market represents a homecoming for the TikTok cooking star, who grew up in the area and has long relied on the market as a source for ingredients. His massive online following and approachable cooking style could help introduce new customers to the market and drive more foot traffic.
