Hello masa-friends,
First off, I would like to apologize for my lack of consistency when it comes to this newsletter. But, hopefully, upon seeing this newsletter/“digital promotional pamphlet” in your inbox, you think, What a surprise! It's so good to have you! (I’ve been on a Pointer Sisters kick)
I’ve been a bit absent since the beginning of March. We’re ramping up for our busy market season; we’ll be back at the Mission Market in San Francisco starting next Thursday 3/17. I’ve been redesigning labels for some new grocery store accounts (more news coming soon, but the East Bay will have access to our stuff 7 days a week very soon!!!!). I went to NYC for a few days to tour friend’s spaces and get some ideas for a future Bolita location. If you are in NYC anytime soon, check out Sobre Masa, For All Things Good, and Claro. And, we are getting ready to begin to raise funds for a brick and mortar. Stay tuned. Lots of exciting things happening, and with patience, I can hopefully get everything done with integrity.
No pickups this week, but Picnic in Albany (862 San Pablo Ave.) has masa and tortillas. And, Tahona Mercado in SF (1168 Leavenworth St.) has tortillas, masa, and salsas.
It’s rare that we make our food for immediate consumption, but we will be having a dinner Pop-Up at The Lede in Oakland (308 41st Street) starting at 5:00pm until 9:00pm (or Sold Out). Come early!! We will have masa, and salsas for sale too!
Bar Manager Alex Phillips (Range Life, previously Locanda, and Kronnerburger) will be making some Bolita inspired cocktails. Think mezcal, tequila, bright, vibrant cocktails. Lots of mezcal for sipping as well.
Chef Carlo Espinas of the Lede (formerly of Camino) will be making a few special dishes as well — shrimp aguachile and oysters. See the menu below!
Pop-Up / Market Dates and Group Masa Classes
SAT 3/12/22 - POP-UP Dinner, OAKLAND at The Lede 308 41st St, Oakland, CA 94609 5:00pm -Sold Out. We will have salsas and masa for you to purchase as well.
WED 3/16/22 - POP-UP Market, OAKLAND. Preorder for pickups at The Alice Collective 272 14th Street Oakland, 5:30-6:30 pm. Pre-Orders will go live on Friday 3/11 until Tuesday 3/15 12:00pm.
THU 3/17/22 - San Francisco CUESA Mission Market 3:00pm-7:00pm. It’s the first market of the season and I will have plenty of everything. Come by Early!!
More to come…