The Original Farmers Market
3rd & Fairfax
Sunday
10AM-7PM
Featured Merchants
Lotería, the beloved concept founded by chef and restaurateur Jimmy Shaw, has officially returned to Third & Fairfax with an all-new marketplace inspired by the vibrant food culture and everyday markets of Mexico.
Lotería Marketplace offers a thoughtfully curated Mexican grocery and specialty store inspired by the neighborhood markets of Mexico City, where guests can discover artisanal pantry staples, specialty foods, authentic housewares and a rotating selection of prepared foods designed to enjoy both at the Market and at home.Loteria also has a selection of the prettiest pinatas in LA.
Highlights include housemade tamales with rotating salsas, traditional Mexican rice, slow-braised shredded beef, chicken tinga, seasonal soups, andd carefully curated pantry essentials, from heirloom beans and dried hibiscus flowers to regional spices and specialty ingredients.
Known for their traditional handmade noodles, Noodle Art offers an authentic dining experience distinct from typical American-style Asian eateries. Among its specialties are the Qishan-Style soup noodles, such as a savory mixed vegetables with pork belly in a sour spicy soup, and the fiery 3 topping handmade noodles (biang biang) with spicy pepper oil, all customizable with spice levels ranging from 1 to 5. Noodle Art is located at the entrance to the West Patio.
Renowned Chef Neal Fraser is serving a plethora of poultry at his newest venture including: finger-lickin' Fried Chicken sandwiches, plates, tenders and more! Try the Spicy Stinger, the Classic or get a lunchbox special with fresh lemonade, hand-made tots or curly fries!
Drawing upon more than 50 years of culinary experience, Williams Sonoma has designed and developed an exclusive collection of kitchen tools, professional-quality cookware, and essential electrics to offer exceptional performance and style for the items cooks use most.
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Enamel Pin featuring limited edition Farmers Market Fan Zone design by the award-winning Ames Bros team. Measures about 1.5 inches in size.
By David Hamlin and Brett Arena Since 1934, the Original Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax in Los Angeles has been at the center of the citys history, from the Great Depression to todays Great Recession. It has endured as one of LAs most treasured locations, drawing visitors not only from the city it helped mold but also millions of tourists from around the world. Authors David Hamlin and Brett Arena capture the Markets quirky beginnings, its enduring personality, popularity and eccentricities in a new book from Arcadia Publishings Image of America series. With the help of hundreds of rare archival photos made available from the Farmers Market owner, the A. F. Gilmore Company, the authors trace the evolution of the property through a rich history that reads more like fiction than real history. 128 pages, paperback.