The Mercato concept debuted inside MC Kitchen in the Design District in 2014. Coletta describes the new outpost as a more relaxed version of the original, a cross between a boutique shop and a café catering to locals in the neighborhood.

"As a Miami Beach resident, I personally felt the need for something like Mercato," Coletta says. "It's a place where neighbors can meet for a coffee and watch the sunset or grab homemade sweet and savory items to take home for later."

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Items include a variety of fresh-baked goods such as baguettes ($5), muffins ($4), vegan and gluten-free cookies ($4.50), and brownies ($5) to pair with Lavazza coffee options like Americanos ($3.80), brewed coffee ($3), double espressos ($3.40), and iced lattes ($4.75). The list of presatta — pressed sandwiches made to order — includes Nonna's pork and beef meatball parma with melted mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce on a sub roll ($13); applewood-smoked chicken with mustard dressing, wild greens, sliced tomato, and fontina cheese served on button bread ($14); and baked honey ham with artisan lettuce, provolone, tomato, and mustard aioli on a demi ciabatta ($13).

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There's also a rotating assortment of salads such as grilled skirt steak with wild greens, fennel, heirloom orange cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette ($15) and a caesar with romaine, torn croutons, and creamy garlic dressing ($9).

Mercato carries a selection of gourmet items including Serious Cow yogurt; strawberries from Paradise Farms; sea salt, vinegar, and duck fat caramels from Olive & Sinclair; and granola the owner adores from Wyoming's Persephone Bakery.

A selection of wine and beer is also available. Fridays, the spot hosts happy hour and offers a family-style meal for two — including bread, salad, pasta, and a bottle of wine — for less than $60.

Mercato Sunset. 1701 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; mckitchenmiami.com. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.