The Original Farmers Market

"LA’s Original Farmer’s Market, located at Third and Fairfax in Fairfax District, features a mix of dining establishments, including newcomers like Italian restaurant Ettore and Chinese restaurant Noodle Art. It is considered an iconic destination similar to San Francisco’s Ferry Building and Napa’s Oxbow Public Market." - Matthew Kang

"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