A Day at 3rd and Fairfax
My family spends so much time at the Farmers Market that many of the restaurant owners know my kids by name. I even married a man who grew up in the neighborhood and spent much of his childhood exploring the rows of fruit stands, butchers, and food from around the world. Though the market has added some chains like Starbucks and the soon to open Pinkberry, the vintage charm of old LA still prevails. The market continues to be a gathering place for both locals and tourists. Last week we spent a morning buying fruit, snacking on doughnuts, and visiting many of our Farmers Market friends.
The North entrance
Paul Mazursky occasionally sits in the East patio sharing stories with friends over a cup of coffee.
Paul Mazursky
Illeana Douglas came by to sit with Paul's group.
The Fruit Company
Raymundo Muro has worked at Tusquellas Sea Foods since 1970.
Moishe Aroyan serves Mediterranean specialties at Moishe's Restaurant. Three words: Chicken Shwarma Sandwich
Hummus and salads at Moishe's
Bob's Coffee and Doughnuts
Irma Agurre always serves doughnuts with a smile. My kids love the glazed and maple cake ones. Irma has worked at Bob's for twenty years.
Mickey Jacob's opened J & T Bread Bin 37 years ago.
Irvin "Kip" Kipper has made kids smile with his happy toy store since 1945.
Classic toys at Kip's
LAist Editor, Tony loves gumbo from The Gumbo Pot
The newly refurbished Du-Par's.
Pies at Du-par's
The East entrance
Everone I ask has different favorite meal at the Market. Roberta loves Singapore's Banana Leaf. Lindsay loves the crepes at The French Crepe Company. Lately I have been smitten with everything at ¡Loteria! What's your favorite Farmers Market treat?