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Commission backs pilot North Beach farmers market led by Todd English and local chefs
Summary
Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a curated farmers market pilot at North Beach Oceanside Park, led by chef Todd English and local partners; the proposal emphasizes local/regional produce, affordable pricing, sustainability criteria and youth programming.
The committee endorsed a proposal to pilot a curated farmers market at North Beach Oceanside Park (between 84th and 86th streets) and recommended moving the concept to the full commission with a favorable recommendation.
Commissioner Bot framed the market as part of broader “Blue Zones” initiatives to increase access to healthy food and community social ties. Parks staff and a working group that includes celebrity chef Todd English and Carolan executive chef Chris Robertson described a market model limited to regional growers, seasonal produce, modest pricing and a strong community‑service element: Robertson said the market at his hotel has grown from about 125 attendees to more than 500 and that vendors must meet local/regional and sustainability criteria.
The market plan calls for a curated, family‑friendly activation with cooking demonstrations, youth education, and an emphasis on affordability and food‑access benefits for North Beach. The committee supported an every‑other‑Sunday pilot, asked staff to coordinate permitting, and forwarded the recommendation to the full commission by acclamation.
Supporters said the market fills a North Beach food‑access gap and could complement other CRA or private grocery interests already being explored for the neighborhood.
