San Diego's vibrant Little Italy Mercato, a weekly farmers market that has become a beloved community tradition, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Every Saturday, rain or shine, the Mercato transforms several blocks of Little Italy into a bustling hub of local produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted goods. What began as a small gathering of vendors has blossomed into one of the largest and most successful farmers markets in Southern California, drawing thousands of visitors each w