[dropcap]F[/dropcap]armer’s markets help support local farmers and small business and help us consumers “cut out the middleman” to get the freshest and highest quality ingredients without breaking the bank. Each day of the week, you can typically find a farmer’s market in a different neighborhood somewhere in San Diego county.
On Saturdays, Little Italy draws in hundreds of San Diegans to their farmer’s market. Venders offer everything from organic produce to handcrafted jewelry to delicious fresh squeezed juices.
My friends and I decided to spend the morning exploring the Little Italy Mercato. The market was bustling with people of all ages, babies and plenty of little furry friends.
We were instantly greeted with the smells of burning sage, fresh cut flowers and salty ocean air.
Check out the Little Italy Mercato website for more details!
Beautiful photos! I’ve only been to San Diego once (and for a very brief time), but it’s a gorgeous city. These images make me miss Little Italy in Cleveland, OH, where I grew up. It has the greatest atmosphere (and the best cassata cake in the country).
My favorite farmer’s market, though, has to be the West Side Market in Cleveland. This is partially due to the nostalgia factor, but it’s an amazing place to visit, especially on a rainy morning (the entire market is indoors!).
Houston has some great little markets as well, and on Saturday mornings they pop up in parking lots throughout the city.
Thanks Jessi! Those markets sounds so lovely! Not gonna lie- had to google cassata cake and it looks delicious!
This looks so cute! I wish we had more farmer’s markets where I live. I live in the South of Spain and most of our markets are dedicated to the tourists so they’re all like little souvenirs. I really should try and scout out my own farmer’s market or start one up myself! haha
Oh I can imagine… Where in the south? I studied abroad in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Zero tourists lol.