#mission-street

#mission-street

Desperately seeking cemita breade Cemitas Mane Mane opened a month ago at 2193 Mission St. near 18th Street, in the space formerly occupied by KO, a popular all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant that closed late last year. The restaurant, as its name suggests, specializes in "Cemitas," a torta-like dish from the state of Puebla, just south of Mexico City. The business also serves atol (a corn drink), avena (oatmeal), Mexican cocoa, tacos and tortas. Cemitas Mane Mane is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m, and will soon be open for breakfast as well

Terraine Miller, a supervisor with Ahsing Solutions, a crew of seven to eight ambassadors who move people along and post at different corners, said the west side of Mission Street had become almost boring. And the east side? The city is apparently waiting for construction to begin on the affordable housing project planned for there. Once that starts early next year, Miller said, there won't be room for vendors.

The increased visibility of the Department of Public Works and police on Tuesday significantly contributed to a cleaner and clearer environment on Mission Street, especially the west side.

Roberto has a table at the flea market on Mission Street, but like others, he finds customers few. All of the action is outside on Mission Street.