This Community-Focused Convenience Store Will Make You Look Like the Hostess With the Mostess
The holidays are here, and not only are we reveling in the crisp weather, but we’re also prepping our homes for some merrymaking! This year, we’re heading to MRKT Space for all the goodies needed to host a holiday soirée. With two convenient locations in Encinitas and La Jolla, this one-stop shop combines a community-minded cafe, an Insta-worthy cocktail scene, a local gift store and a high-quality supermarket packed with single-batch products and international goods. Here’s why MRKT Space is about to be your new holiday-hosting go-to for seasonal sips, wow-worthy gifts and gorgeous event spaces.
Holiday Party Hangs
MRKT Space was created to foster community, so it’s no surprise that this is the new hot spot for holiday parties—both big and small. For an intimate event, rent out the experience table and enjoy time with friends and family amidst delicious snacks and cocktails. This table is designed to feel as if you’re eating at home with your loved ones—without the notorious party-planning stress. If you’re looking to host a larger crowd, MRKT Space offers full-space rentals for a holiday party guests are sure to remember.
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Boards, Bites & Bubbles
Whether you’re hosting at home or in the shop, MRKT Space’s cafe items are made for celebrations. Snack on cheese and charcuterie alongside seasonal fresh and dried fruit, jams, mustards, olives and toasted nuts in the store–or order a board with all of the above to impress your guests at home. And with MRKT Space’s Weekly Wine Fixe, no one will go thirsty. Pop by the shop for a curated, rotating selection of four bottles for just $75. If you opt to imbibe at the store, MRKT Space waives corkage fees on Wednesdays. Who doesn’t love a holiday-themed Wine Down Wednesday?
Sip & Shop
Holiday gifting is fun. Holiday gifting with a craft cocktail in hand is better. Sip on a refreshing Aperol Spritz or a striking lavender-infused Drifter while perusing MRKT Space’s stocked shelves. This elevated convenience store has something for everyone—think luxe candles, natural skincare, chic baby toys, and beautiful floral arrangements. Don’t skip the cookware section, either. Grab a cookbook or hand-carved wooden utensil for the foodie in your life. We won’t tell if you end your shopping trip with an espresso martini!
Hang Up Your Apron
Holiday parties can be stressful, especially when you’re in charge of the menu. Skip the hours spent in front of the stove with MRKT Space’s crave-worthy catering menu. Kick off your evening with a classic chef-selected charcuterie board or opt for MRKT Space’s thoughtfully selected Bites and Nibbles package, packed with housemade olive tapenade, hummus, toasted mixed nuts, cucumbers, crostini and crackers. But be sure to save room for mushroom, Margherita and chicken pesto flatbreads and antipasto salads. MRKT Space even has dessert covered with Italian-inspired tiramisu and mini cannoli Siciliani options as well as classic brownie truffles.
MRKT Space | Encinitas
782 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760.704.8156
MRKT Space | La Jolla
2202 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858.500.7484
Currently based in San Diego, Kambria Fischer is a lifestyle photographer known for her impactful, authentic imagery of lifestyle brands, food, people and travel. She holds a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from CSULB and has an accomplished professional background in the hospitality and tourism industries. You can find Kambria hiking or playing beach volleyball on the weekends and eating tacos almost any night of the week.
Visit her at www.kambriafischer.com.
