San Diego Public Market

This high-ceilinged former boiler factory in Barrio Logan was given a splashy paint job and is being transformed into a permanent public market.

It opened last month and two days a week (Sunday and Wednesday) is filled with vegetables, prepared food (like a tamale stand and a sushi food truck), vintage jewelry, flowers and so much more.

The curry and rice combo plate was delicious. There is a bit of scattered seating and those near me raved about their sushi rolls.

Samples were given - salsa, pumpkin bread, raw macadamia nut, slice of crunchy persimmon, watermelon cooler...

An indoor farmers market.

But this is just the first phase of a huge project destined to include special events as well as permanent shops that will open in the Spring.

There is street parking as well as a large lot in the back alley (2-way street) behind the building.