Last Saturday was another beautiful day at the Mercato! Of course we started with a latte from Joe's on the Nose and then went right over to Loic Patisserie for this awesome fruit tart.It had fresh strawberries and blackberries along with a rich pastry cream and fresh whipped cream-yum!
After a couple of hours of selling and meeting lots of dogs on their way to the dog park, it was time for lunch. We decided to try the gourmet tamales. Mine had feta, spinach, corn and tomatillos-pretty good. They were from Gourmet Tamales of Carlsbad. I generally don't eat tamales but the combination of feta and spinach was perfect-spanikopita anyone?
Before packing up we needed to decide on dinner. We knew we had to pick something other than pasta. As I was walking through the crowd I spotted a new booth with deep dish pizza! My husband loves Giordanos in Chicago and I knew he'd have to try this! We brought home a par-baked pepperoni pizza and 20 minutes later had a great dinner. It was definitely as good as Giordanos' take-home version. I can't wait to try their spinach & mushroom next time. The pizza is available at the Mercato and for delivery ONLY from
We're taking next week off from The Mercato but hope to see you there on Saturday, January 30!
That looks delicious! I am going to have to check that market out very soon! Thanks for posting about it Gina. :)
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Mamma mia! Gina....I am so glad is raining, you inspired me on baking some dolci. Grazie
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