Dozens of producers and makers of exceptional cheeses, olive oils, charcuterie, chocolates, spices, wines, sake, and cocktails were represented at the Third Annual Rockridge Market Hall Indie Food Fest in Oakland on May 9, 2026. The well-attended event also included two featured authors: David Lebovitz, visiting from Paris, who signed copies of his newly revised Ready for Dessert and The Great Book of Chocolate; and Ashy Loupy, co-author of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, who was also offering delicious spice blends.
Fran’s Chocolates
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARKET HALL FOODS
Held just before Mother’s Day, the event additionally included special items from each of the shops at Market Hall: Billingsgate Seafood (which has another location in Noe Valley), Marin Sun Farms Butcher, Market Hall Bakery, Market Hall Foods, Market Hall Produce, Paul Marcus Wines, The Pasta Shop, and Wild Flower and Fern.
Market Hall is now gearing up for special menus and products for Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Pride, and picnic-ready favorites for the 4th of July. https://rockridgemarkethall.com/
Clif Family Artisan Foods
The mother of Uplands Apiary owner Stewart Jones proudly displayed a jar of her son’s honey.Photo Left: Courtesy of Market Hall Foods
Photo Right: Courtesy of San Francisco Bay Times
Author David Lebovitz holding one of his books
LAFAZA Madagascar bourbon vanilla and spicesPhotos Courtesy of Market Hall Foods
Bay Times Dines
Published on May 21, 2026