The Un-Stable
The parents, coaches, and pit-masters who keep the smoke rolling and the Mustang community fed.
A booth built by parents
We call ourselves the Un-Stable — a loose, loyal crew of Mira Costa football parents who show up every fall to do one thing well: feed Manhattan Beach and fund our kids. There's no payroll, no storefront, and no off-season committee. There's a grill, a stack of tri-tip, a pile of fresh rolls, and a rotating shift of moms and dads who'd rather be working the line than sitting in the stands.
Over the years the booth has become one of the most recognizable stops at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. People plan their Saturday around it. The line wraps the corner by noon. And every dollar that crosses the counter goes straight back to the programs that built it.
Passing the tongs
Founding chairman Jeremy Shelton turned a sidewalk grill into an institution. For more than a decade he rallied the parents, dialed in the rub, and wrote the playbook the booth still runs today. This year he hands the apron to Steve Jacobson, who steps in with the same fire and a bigger mission: support not only Mustang football, but the entire Beach Cities youth flag football pipeline — boys and girls — that feeds it.
The Un-Stable Code
Kids First
Every decision starts with one question: does this help the kids on the field? If the answer is yes, we find a way to make it happen.
Show Up
Rain, wind, sellout crowds — the Un-Stable shows up. We thank the people who keep our town safe and we feed anyone who's hungry.
One Community
Mustangs, lifeguards, firefighters, little flag-football players — same beach, same team. The booth is where it all comes together.
Want to Join the Crew?
The Un-Stable always has room for another set of hands. Grab a shift at the booth this October.