If you take the 10 freeway and exit take the Fairfax exit and follow it along for a couple of miles. On your right hand side there will be a Whole Foods then the Farmer’s Market and Grove. The Grove has great shopping but the Farmer’s Market is a true treasure and has been around since Los Angeles was settled. What makes the Farmer’s

Market so special is the food. Fresh produce, herbs, meat, cheese, bread… you name it can be found at various stands. There is also hand-made candies, ice cream, doughnuts, and other sweet treats.  All different kinds of international cuisine, cooked to its roots. There is so much to choose from that I have not tasted all there is to offer, but don’t worry, you can’t go wrong.

I love French onion soup and whenever I visit L.A. I must go to the French restaurant Mr. Marcel Pain Vin Et Fromage. The French invented the soup, did they not? This little bistro puts a little more effort into its ambiance compared to the rest of restaurants. You can sit at the counter or there are little tables.

The walkways through the Farmer’s Market are really wide but there are always people hurrying so be on the look out for those not paying attention. General open seating areas are provided for all the restaurants, the place I mention above is unique. The handicapped restroom in the Farmer’s Market is on the narrow side, but much wider and cleaner restrooms can be found within the Grove near the parking garage or at the movie theater.The Grove being literally right next to the Farmer’s Market.

If dining anywhere in the Farmer’s Market, get your parking ticket validated and you don’t have to pay a thing. However, there is a time limit. Lots of handicapped parking too is available but be prepared to search for an open spot.

Whether you are in the mood for something warm and bubbly like French onion soup or a chocolate and banana crepe, the Farmer’s Market is a lively mixture of delicious flavors and people, a social experience that’s been a part of every culture since the beginning of time.

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