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Groceries:
The major supermarket chains that operate here: Ralphs, www.ralphs.com, the biggest and most successful chain in Southern California; Vons, www.vons.com, the oldest chain in Southern California; and the relative newcomer, Albertsons, www.albertsons.com, are your every day neighborhood grocery stores that also offer member discounts. Many Ralphs and Vons stores have remodeled, making the shopping experience markedly more pleasant. Pavilions, www.pavilions.com, is an upscale version of Vons, and Fresh Faire is an upscale version of Ralphs. Gelson’s, www.gelsons.com, and Bristol Farms, www.bristolfarms.com, are gourmet market chains with premium prices, but first-rate service. Trader Joe’s, www.traderjoes.com, is known for its specialty foods and wine sections at bargain prices. Whole Foods, www.wholefoods.com, is an upscale health food grocery chain with a large selection of fresh and prepared foods.
Health Food Stores:
- Erewhon Natural Foods, 7660 Beverly Blvd., 323-937-0777; well stocked and has a busy juice bar/deli
- VP Discount, 8001 Beverly Blvd., 323-658-6506; an organic grocery that features a great selection of vitamins
- Whole Foods, top quality, selection and presentation. Multiple locations: call 888-746-7936 or go to www.wholefoods.com for a location near you.
- Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, www.wildoats.com; well-stocked, picture-perfect presentation. In: Pasadena, 603 South Lake Avenue, 626-792-1778; Santa Monica, 1425 Montana Avenue, 310-576-4707; and Santa Monica, 500 Wilshire Blvd., 310-395-4510.
Farmers’ Markets:
There are numerous farmers’ markets throughout the city, including the famous, year-round Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax, which offers the adventurous shopper gorgeous seasonal produce stalls, butchers, and tourist-oriented shops. Below are some of the many neighborhood outdoor farmers’ markets that sell fruits, gees, fish, vegetables, honey, nuts, cut flowers, plants, and usually for less than you would find at supermarkets (Go to www.cafarmersmarkets.org/marketlist.shtml for a complete listing.). Many feature organically grown produce, but be sure to ask, or look, for the certified organic sign if that’s what you are seeking.
- Beverly Hills, North Canon Drive between Clifton and Dayton ways, Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 310-285-1048
- Brentwood, 11600 block of Chayote St., between Barrington Place and Sunset Blvd., Wednesdays, 3:30 to 7p.m. during daylight saving time, and 3:30-6p.m. standard time.
- Burbank, Orange Grove Ave. and 3rd St., Saturdays, 8a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Glendale, Brand Blvd. between Broadway and Wilson Ave., Thursdays, 9:30a.m.-1p.m.
- Hollywood, Ivar Avenue between Sunset and Hollywood boulevards, Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1p.m., 323-463-3171
- Los Angeles, St. Agnes Church, 1432 West Adams Blvd., Wednesdays, June-August, 1p.m.-6p.m.; September-May, 2p.m.-6p.m.
- Santa Monica, Arizona Ave. between 2nd and 3rd streets, Wednesdays, 9a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30a.m.-1p.m.; 2640 Main Street at Ocean Park Blvd., Sundays, 9:30a.m.-1p.m.
- Venice, Venice Blvd. at Venice Way, Fridays, 7a.m. to 11a.m.
- West Hollywood, Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., Mondays, 9a.m.-2p.m.
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