Urban Plantations is back at the Mercato this week, demonstrating ways to fit a thriving vegetable garden into the tightest of urban spaces. Whether you're ready to embrace the “food, not lawns” concept in your front yard, have a small sunny patio or even a wall for vertical planters, Karen Contreras can help you design and maintain a crop perfect for your location. Urban Plantations is at the Mercato every other weekend – see them this on Date Street this Saturday.
BERRY, BERRY NICEStrawberries sold out early at last week's Mercato. Not surprising, since the big, ripe berries offered a mouthful of summer. Kawano Farms promises to bring even more this weekend, but you probably still want to get yours early. Our new favorite way to enjoy them? Dipped in a luscious lemon quark (think a cross between crème fraiche and cream cheese) from Springhill Farms. Yum! Check out what San Diego Foodstuff had to say about berries and other new offerings.
FROM THE MERCATO TO YOU
Does your downtown San Diego condo community or apartment complex have a community room? Do the residents appreciate special events? Let us visit your homeowners and give them a taste of the Mercato in their own building.
We'll bring wonderful Mercato offerings and demonstrate delicious recipes. Contact mercato@littleitalysd.com or call 619.233.3769 to schedule your visit.SUPER SATURDAY NEXT WEEK
Watch for special programs at the Mercato the last Saturday of each month in 2009, featuring lifestyle businesses and Little Italy shops. On Saturday, January 31, we'll be featuring natural Beauty and Fitness products and services at the Top of the Market, between State and Union. What a great way to spend Superbowl Saturday – shop the Mercato for Sunday big-game snacks, then indulge yourself with a facial or a yoga workout.
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