The return of the mid-week Farmers' Market to JLS
Those Jack London District residents who are out and about during the middle of the week may have noticed the return of a familiar sight not seen since last year - the mid-week Farmers' Market. JLN has heard from the Rhonda Hirata that yes the Farmers Market has returned. According to Hirata:

"The Wednesday Farmers' Market hours are 10 AM - 2 PM. We have a great promotion: the first 100 visitors every Wednesday will receive a free canvas shopping bag with proof of purchase. This market began on May 11th and will end on October 26th ... and will return annually. As you know, our Sunday Farmers' Market is year-round. The cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, green garlic and fava beans are especially good right now!

Of course the Farmer's market is still open for business at JLS on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. For more information on the Jack London Square Farmers' Market see the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association.

Hirata also tells us unfortunately, A Taste of Asia will be leaving Jack London Square at the end of the month and Olga's Russian Gifts will vacate at the end of June. However, Signature Properties will enliven that area of the Square by having their Marketing Office for new home sales at 54 Washington (across from Tony Romas). Signature is expected to be in full operation in July. The renovation of 66 Franklin is underway with Oakland-based BBI Construction as the prime contractor. Also rumours circulating that The Cheesecake Factory will be opening in the Square are not entirely unfounded, however nothing has been signed in ink yet.
Posted 5/13/2005