So excited for new mural from Alberto Ybarra coming in February! Stay tuned for more info!
People of MCM: Sylvie
Meet Sylvie, a regular who stops at the market after work, before she heads back over the bridge!
Where do you live? I live in the East Bay, but I work at the Mission branch of the Library which is nearby.
How often do you come to the MCM? Every week.
What are you buying? Strawberries from Yerena Farms and shiitake mushrooms from Far West Fungi.
What’s your favorite part of the market? It’s wonderful that it’s here…. and a great addition to this neighborhood. I love seeing all the kids, music, and dancing.
What’s the best kept secret at MCM, or something you would like people to know about? People should know that it’s here and that it’s a lovely place to meet your neighbors.
Five Ways to Beat the Heat at MCM
The weather forecast for this Thursday is calling for temperatures in the 80s, something that rarely happens in San Francisco! We’re so excited for this week’s market to feel like a hot summer’s day that we’ve made a list of the five best ways that you can chill out, MCM style.
1. Peaches & Pomegranate Juice – We couldn’t possibly create a summertime feel without the most quintessential summer fruit – peaches! Take a stroll by Twin Girls Farm this week to taste the season’s first sweet, organic delights. While you’re there, grab a refreshing bottle of their 100% pomegranate juice – no water or sugar added, just pure, delicious juice.
2. Jasmine Tea Milkshake from Get Goes Mobile Cafe – That red coffee-mobile carries more than just wonderful espresso, pour-overs, and hot chocolate. They also have delightfully tasty milkshakes that will cool you off and transport your taste buds to a malt shop in the ’50s! Choose from mocha or espresso (both available in decaf or regular) and their newest delicious flavor, Jasmine Tea!
3. Shrimp & Love Ceviche – All of their ceviche varieties are refreshing and light – perfect for a hot day! We recommend the Green Aguachile Shrimp Ceviche – delicious shrimp marinated in lime and lemon juices with cucumber, red onion, and spices. Contrary to what your intuition might tell you, eating spicy food is actually a great way to cool your body down! Take some home for dinner this Thursday, or grab some chips and enjoy it right at the market!
4. Agua Fresca from Chaac-Mool – This week Chaac Mool will have three freshly-made, thirst-quenching flavors of agua fresca to choose from: Sandia (watermelon), Fresa (strawberry), and Jamaica (hibiscus). A glass of agua fresca pairs perfectly with a gordita or a couple of tacos and will keep you feeling cool while you cruise around the market.
5. Live Music – Nothing will chill you out quite like the musical stylings of Ben Brown and Jascha! It doesn’t get much cooler than blues, and Benjamin Brown is just about the most talented blues man we know. Benjamin will play 4 pm – 6 pm. Then Jascha will take to the stage to lull us into a mellow, euphoric state with his “catchy and cerebral” indie pop tunes. Jascha will play 6 pm – 8 pm. Catch them at MCM this Thursday!
People of MCM: Shalini, Jen, and their babes!
Meet Shalini & Misha (left) and Jen & Ada (right), who live three doors down from each other, and just a couple blocks away from MCM! Fun Fact: They became good friends after their daughters were born – on the same day!
Where do you live? In the Mission.
How often do you come to the MCM? Every week!
What are you buying? Baked goods from Arizmendi, oranges from Twin Girls, mushrooms from Far West Fungi, veggies from Nyia Yi Farms (celery, ginger, mint & beets), and olive oil from Terra Savia. And we’ll probably go to Roli Roti.
What’s your favorite part of the market? Location, location, location. I like that it’s walkable from the house. You can bring your kid, it’s very child-friendly.
What’s the best kept secret at MCM, or something you would like people to know about? Roli Roti is amazing. I love that you can pick up dinner. You can get a meal for everyone in the family, and then also shop for groceries.