Tag: Farmers Market
A Larchmont Central Park(let?)
Neighborhood input sought for concept For years, there have been discussions about the future of Larchmont Boulevard and improving landscape and customer amenities. A stimulus for a renewed focus on this question was the 2020–2021 COVID-19 pandemic, which brought temporary outdoor dining platforms to replace some of the angle parking spaces up and down the […]
New British pub inside The Original Farmers Market
A British pub-style restaurant opened last month at The Original Farmers Market, serving favorites like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie alongside an extensive beer selection. Market Tavern is the brainchild of English musician Gary Twinn, the longtime manager of Bar 326 and E.B.’s Beer & Wine, who partnered with Chef Brendan Collins, executive chef […]
On Books and Places: Some statues are worth saving; some people worth remembering
A statue of Haym Salomon resides on the southeast corner of Pan Pacific Park. As I write this column, the bronze figure sits barricaded by a chain link fence and construction activity on Third Street. It’s visible as one drives west towards Farmers Market, but few will now walk near the statue through the surrounding […]
Bergin’s under historic review March 7; what to do for St. Patrick’s Day
Sadly, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Tom Bergin’s House of Irish Coffee, 840 S. Fairfax Ave., is no longer an option. The historic pub was long a Los Angeles landmark for grabbing a Guinness or an Irish coffee until it was shuttered after last year. See below for where you still can celebrate St. Patrick’s […]
Don’t forget the pies and turkeys! Make Thanksgiving dinner memorable by planning ahead
Plan ahead if you want to have a successful and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. “We recommend shoppers make their reservations for pies at least two weeks before the holiday,” said Neri Martinez, head baker for Du-Par’s at the Original Farmers Market. The same is true for the main course: turkeys should be ordered three weeks ahead. […]
Celebrate Mardi Gras, St. Pat’s Day at Farmers Market
UPDATE: The Original Farmers Market has just notified us that due to inclement weather, their Mutti Gras pet parade and beauty pageant will now be scheduled on Sat., April 12. It will feature costumed pets competing in several categories to be King & Queen. The rest of the Mardi Gras celebration will continue as scheduled […]
