Thanks for dropping by mmm-yoso!!! Kirk and Ed(from Yuma) are sweltering. Cathy somehow escaped the heat and discovered a treat.
This weekend was a scorcher! On Saturday, the temperature was 99• in the shade of our backyard. I wasn't too hungry and also was seeking a place to cool down. The Mister and I decided that driving West might yield some sort of option for a meal as well as air conditioned comfort. (The light meal is a future post.) When we were finished eating, we headed across the parking lot to Mitsuwa Marketplace.
We wanted to see what was on sale and maybe grab a cold beverage and snack as a 'dessert'. The automatic sliding glass doors opened and this stand was right in the middle of the Lobby.
Well. You know I pulled the camera/phone out of my pocket and started snapping away…
Plastic food models fascinate me, and the ones here are beautiful. There are 18 crépes to choose from: 16 sweet and two savory (the savories are hot- tuna with cheese and tuna with pizza sauce and cheese).
We placed an order and were told to wait on the far side of the booth setup.
In just a few minutes, our order ( a #12) was ready. ($5.50). A fresh made, not too sweet-battered crepe was filled and handed to us in the heavy duty folded paper cone. Filled with fresh whipped cream, blueberry preserves (not overly sweet) and a very good quality green tea ice cream (we had the choice of vanilla or green tea ice cream). Tasty, not too sweet and a delightful dessert for the two of us.
The signs show that the last day will be July 14, so stop by if you have a chance; it's good.
Marion Crepes 4240 Kearny Mesa Road San Diego 92111 (inside Mitsuwa Market)
Very nice! Good to know that there is a crepes option in the area, as temporary as it is. Wow, those plastic food models look good enough to eat!
Hi Kathy, I noticed them end of last week but the only savory crepe was with tuna so I passed. Marion have been doing their rounds the last few Mitsuwa fairs. Btw there another Okinawa/Kyushu event coming up middle of July.
Mitsuwa, another place to visit when in the OC. Love how the Japanese display there food.
It was such a surprise to see, cc. Looking at the food models made it a ‘have to’ snack, which was so good.
We would’ve tried the tuna/cheese crepe if we were here before eating lunch, Dennis. Sometimes I don’t read the Mitsuwa flyers that show up in the mail each week, and need to pay better attention. Definitely will go for the Okinawa Kyushu event.
Yes, definitely, Bill. I’d forgotten how nice Mitsuwa is, with all the other Asian Markets around. It’s going back on our ‘rotation’.
I saw them there over the weekend too! The crepes looked amazing and reasonably priced. Glad to hear they will be around for two more weeks
The crépes are worth the stop, Faye. You don’t have to get any with the ice cream, but know it’s a nice, high quality addition. I’m curious about the tuna and will return before the 14th.
Oh man i have to check this out. Also you guys should check out Rita’s in Carlsbad. Get your frozen custard on!
Better hurry, Geo- Sunday is the last day! Thanks for the Carlsbad custard tip; haven’t found a good frozen custard out here.