Cajun-fusion cuisine and a Mexican eatery come to Emeryville Public Market

"Mamacita Cocina Mexicana opened in December at a corner stall inside the market, located at 5959 Shellmound St. Mamacita describes itself as a fast-paced Mexican eatery inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico and the fresh, local ingredients of California. It is run by the people behind Papito, a restaurant in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood that cooks organic Mexican cuisine. The food at Mamacita is influenced by that of the state of Oaxaca, so diners can expect lots of slow-cooked meats and earthy moles."

"Tease's original outpost is in Antioch, and until recently, it operated one in Oakland; its menu is all about comfort food that leans into the fried, smoked and boldly seasoned. Tease cooks up classic fried chicken and Nashville hot-honey chicken sandwiches, which diners can pair with garlic noodles or several kinds of mac-n'-cheese (smokey bacon, Buffalo chicken, lobster, the decadent-sounding spicy sausage and shrimp). There are po' boys and platters of prawns or Cajun fish, deep-fried or blackened."

Two restaurants now occupy stalls at Public Market Emeryville at 5959 Shellmound Street. Mamacita Cocina Mexicana opened in December and serves fast-paced Mexican food inspired by Mexico and California, operated by the team behind Papito. The menu emphasizes Oaxacan influences with slow-cooked meats, earthy moles, tortas, tacos (carnitas, al pastor, chorizo, potatoes), enchiladas in verde and roja, house salsas, seasonal agua frescas, and handmade tortillas from La Palma. Tease Southern Kitchen is a Cajun-fusion spot from Antioch focusing on fried, smoked and boldly seasoned comfort food, including fried and Nashville hot-honey chicken sandwiches, multiple mac-n'-cheese varieties, po' boys, seafood platters, a smoked turkey leg, and Rasta Pasta.

Read at www.mercurynews.com