Want farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items? Come on down to Little Italy Mercato, the City Market for Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners, San Diego residents and visitors. The market opens every Saturday year around at 9am and continues until 1.30 in the afternoon, the place to go is Date Street from Kettner Boulevard to Union Street in the Little Italy District.

Curious about what they offer? Here’s a list of things to do and buy:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Herbs
• Flowers and plants
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Fish
• Bread
• Sauces
• Olives
• Pasta
• Coffee
• Pastry
• Crepes
• Paninis
• Smoothies
• Italian ices
• Local Chef’s specialties
• Live music

Don’t miss the CHEF DEMOS at the Amphi Theater at Date Street and State Street that is coming soon!

For more information visit mercato@littleitalysd.com and to read our former blog visit “Secrets of Downtown San Diego’s Urban Living“.