Family Tradition Begins
Tony Habash's parents moved to San Francisco from Palestine and took over the corner bodega on Hayes and Cole — already called Cindy's Market. Nearly fifty years of family ownership began.
Electrifying the Neighborhood
When the Giants won the World Series, fifty or sixty people packed into the store. Some stood outside watching through the window. Champagne was bought, champagne was given away, and people stayed for hours.
The Game-Watching Tradition
When the 49ers went to the Super Bowl, a group of regulars gathered to watch. They barbecued kebabs and steaks outside, shared Middle Eastern drinks, and bonded over the game — a tradition was born.
Family Tradition Begins
Tony Habash's parents moved to San Francisco from Palestine and took over the corner bodega on Hayes and Cole — already called Cindy's Market. Nearly fifty years of family ownership began.
The Game-Watching Tradition
When the 49ers went to the Super Bowl, a group of regulars gathered to watch. They barbecued kebabs and steaks outside, shared Middle Eastern drinks, and bonded over the game — a tradition was born.
Electrifying the Neighborhood
When the Giants won the World Series, fifty or sixty people packed into the store. Some stood outside watching through the window. Champagne was bought, champagne was given away, and people stayed for hours.