The Original Farmers Market

"Ettore is a rare beast at the Farmers Market: a full-service sit-down restaurant with reservations and a back patio that looks out over Whole Foods. This upscale Italian spot from the Osteria Mamma people also pours a long list of organic and natural wines. Drinking a glass of orange pet-nat? Within earshot of The Grove? We’re into it. We’re also into Ettore’s food, like pink-hued red wine tagliatelle with roasted kale and mushrooms, juicy skewers of grilled octopus and sausage, and a boozy limoncello panna cotta. The renovated space feels suitably fresh for the historic market with cement floors, moody track lighting, and large wooden tables suitable for groups." - Brant Cox

"On Wednesday afternoons, this open-air market and food bazaar is where the lunch crowd goes for diverse offerings like pierogi, poke, grilled cheese and tamales. You can grab bottles of fresh-pressed organic juice and sheep’s milk yogurt in flavors like wood apple, dill and carrot. Located in front of TV network offices and directly across from the SAG/AFTRA building, it’s worthy of a midday walk." - Huge

"Open since 1934, The Original Farmers Market in Beverly Grove is one of LA’s most recognizable landmarks, but if you write off this historic market as a tourist trap, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Sure, there will be plenty of out-of-towners taking photos of The Grove’s trolley, but the fact remains this place is stacked with tremendous vendors. This isn’t a conventional farmers market with locally-grown produce (it’s essentially an outdoor food court), but there are plenty of iconic stalls to try, like Bennett’s Ice Cream, Bob’s Doughnuts, and Magee’s. Tip: Head there before 10am for zero crowds. Open daily, 9am-9pm." - sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"Hoki Sushi is a small vendor inside the Original Farmers Market that probably won’t offend anyone. If you’re in the mood for affordable sushi or a light meal before a movie at The Grove’s AMC, there are better options nearby. Nevertheless, if all you want is shrimp tempura and cream cheese without leaving 3rd & Fairfax, Hoki will do fine. The $28 combo premium is a solid deal, with 18 pieces of sushi, including four nigiri and standard cut rolls like spicy tuna." - Sylvio Martins

"The Original Farmers Market is the most misunderstood place in LA. Yes, the outdoor market is attached to The Grove, an outdoor hell-mall filled with bumbling tourists riding fake trolleys and taking selfies in front of a fountain timed to “Uptown Funk.” Sure, on weekends, the market is nearly as packed as the Sahara Tent during a Kygo set. But there’s still real magic to be found at this 90-year-old landmark that’s home to cheese shops, butchers, florists, and tons of excellent restaurant stalls." - brant cox