WHAT:
For LA locals and visitors alike,The Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax is the premier one-stop-shop to support local businesses and to get all your holiday essentials. Now that the holidays are looking a bit different this year for many, the Market’s vast array of merchants offer simple and creative solutions for gifting and holiday meals-to-go, with many merchants offering pickup, curbside pickup, or delivery via the Market’s delivery service provider, Mercato.
For in-person holiday shopping, the Market remains a safe and easy option, with no lines, an open-air environment, a convenient, outdoor Postal Center, and strict sanitation and safety standards.
Due to the new stay-at-home orders from Governor Newsom, The Original Farmers Market has removed outdoor seating and adjusted indoor retail capacities.
Restaurant merchants are open for takeout, while grocers remain open at 35% capacity and retail merchants remain open at 20% capacity.
To maintain the health and safety of shoppers and merchant staff, the Market has hand sanitizer stations throughout, as well as additional signage reminding visitors to always wear a face covering and to maintain a six-foot minimum distance from others at all times.
Featured items are outlined below, and guests can contact the individual merchant for specific details on pickup and delivery options.
— Essence of Nature sells relaxing aromatherapy oils, soaps, and lotions.
— Wildflora and Dewy Flowers are go-to’s for holiday floral arrangements,
— Kip’s Toyland offers classics toys galore for the kids + free gift wrapping.
For an extra special handmade gift, stop by
— WL Handmade for custom shoes and jewelry.
For stocking stuffers,
— Littlejohn’s English Toffee House,
— Magic Nut & Candy Company,
— Magee’s House of Nuts,
— Anaheim House of Jerky
Featured Holiday Meals and Gifts Include:
Dragunara Spice Bazaar
Purveyors of high-quality spices from across the globe, Dragunara is offering Holiday Spice Sets ($20) including Indian Spices, Chinese Spices and more. They’ve also stocked up on Curcumin and Saffron Golden Milk Tea spice, for a healthy warm beverage during these colder winter months.
Du-par’s Restaurant & Pie Shop
Du-par’s is offering a complete Holiday Feast (Large serves 8-10 for $255, Small serves 4-6 for $155).
Orders include a choice of a full ham or turkey, plus sides of butternut squash soup, homemade mashed potatoes, glazed fresh carrots, green bean almondine, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and a Du-par’s fruit pie.
Sides and pies also available to order a la carte.
Holiday Pies are $15.95 each and are available in Cherry, Blueberry, Pumpkin, Peach, Boysenberry, Apple, Raspberry, and Pecan.
Their “Pie of the month” is Chocolate Pecan.
–As a fun option for kids during the holidays, Du-par’s is also offering their Teddy Bear Tea Party for 2 ($18.95), 4 ($34), and 6 ($45).
The tea party kits include assorted triangle sandwiches, including PB&J, Ham & Cheese, Chicken Salad, and Smoked Salmon ($2 extra).
The hot sauce experts at Light My Fire are offering two exciting holiday specials:
— Mini Hot Sauces (5 for $10), a perfect stocking stuffer,
— Wake the ‘F’ Up Coffee ($15), another great gift option.
Michelina is featuring holiday specials including their
–Bonjour Gift Basket with various French goodies (think croissants, cinnamon rolls, and jams),
–the classic Buche de Noel with chocolate mousse and hazelnut praline ($68, serves 6-8),
— whole wheat/spelt loaf ($11).
Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market
Monsieur Marcel has stocked its international market and their new Yuletide annex (located just outside the store) with a wide assortment of gifts and treats.
Browse from a variety of specialty items including
–authentic Italian panettone and pandoro,
–handmade artisan German stollen,
–a French Pain D’epices Holiday Celebration Spice Cake.
— They’ve also stocked classic British items like figgy pudding, mincemeat pie, brandy and rum butters, clotted cream.
Guests can also pre-order Buche de Noel Yule Logs and Galettes des Rois King’s Cake.
As always, they stock a wide selection of holiday-friendly wines and Champagnes, mulled wine, and Glogg, in addition to complementary spices for festive hot beverages: nutmeg, mulling spice, and cinnamon sticks.
Roxy & Jo’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
-Delivering boat-to-table freshness, Roxy & Jo’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar has added holiday specials seafood trays from Chef Christophe Breat, including
–cooked Maine lobster tails,
–mini seafood roll,
–lobster, crab, or shrimp trays,
–crab cake,
–vegan cake trays.
Full menu and pricing available on their website.
Sticker Planet is a perennial favorite for stocking stuffers and those who like to adorn their greeting cards in fun!
This month they are offering special holiday sticker sets for the kids, including glitter stickers, reusable Christmas stickers, and stick-on holiday “earrings.”
Lest we forget our furry friends, The Dog Bakery has pet owners covered with packs of 6 crunchy hand-decorated biscotti, their best-selling dog cookies, dipped and decorated in festive colors, and sets of 6 crunchy hand-decorated doggie donuts.
For the latest information and updates, visit www.farmersmarketla.com and @FarmersMarketLA on social media.
WHERE: The Original Farmers Market
6333 W Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-9211
About The Original Farmers Market:
The Original Farmers Market has been Los Angeles’ favorite gathering place since 1934. With more than 100 grocers, retailers and restaurants—mostly family owned and operated—the Farmers Market is a beloved place for locals and one of the top tourist destinations in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.farmersmarketla.com. Follow the Farmers Market on Facebook at facebook.com/farmersmarketla, Instagram at Instagram.com/farmersmarketla, and Twitter at @FarmersMarketLA.
Stevie Wilson
LA-Story.com
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