A Fresh Scene: Must-Visit Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles boasts an impressive array of farm-to-table restaurants, each offering unique dishes crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. Here are some must-try spots that embody the spirit of California cuisine with a focus on freshness and local flavors:
Gjelina
This Venice hotspot serves up dishes crafted from local produce and meats in a chic, laid-back setting that is perfect for a leisurely brunch or dinner.
Farmshop
Located in the Brentwood Country Mart, Farmshop offers a daily-changing menu and an attached market. It blends a high-end dining experience with artisanal shopping.
Manuela
Art meets dining at Manuela in the Arts District, where much of the produce is grown in the on-site garden. The menu showcases Southern California’s culinary diversity.
Sweet Laurel
Specializing in gluten-free baked goods, Sweet Laurel in Pacific Palisades uses organic ingredients for its delicious, clean desserts.
The Farm of Beverly Hills
Since 1997, this restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills has been dishing out sophisticated comfort food made from farm-fresh ingredients.
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Forage
With a commitment to local, seasonal produce and responsibly sourced meats, Forage in Silver Lake offers a carefully curated, casual dining experience.
Highly Likely
A hip cafe in West Adams, Highly Likely features a menu of eclectic, globally-inspired dishes made with local and organic ingredients.
A.O.C.
A leader in the wine bar scene, both the Brentwood and West Hollywood locations of A.O.C. champion organic and locally-sourced ingredients with a menu designed for sharing, as well as an extensive wine selection.
Malibu Farm
Offering stunning ocean views, Malibu Farm prides itself on simple, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients. And you can’t beat the relaxed, scenic setting at the Malibu Pier.
Redbird
Redbird offers a refined dining experience in the historic Vibiana building, a former downtown cathedral. Chef Neal Fraser presents a modern American cuisine menu that celebrates local ingredients with global influences. The restaurant’s commitment to seasonality ensures a constantly evolving menu that highlights the best of California’s diverse produce and artisanal products.
Rustic Canyon
Celebrating the bounty of the farmers’ market, Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica provides a seasonally driven menu in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Girl and the Goat
On Mateo street in Los Angeles, this West Loop transplant from Chicago brings bold, global flavors to its dishes, which are prepared with ingredients sourced from local farmers.
Botanica
Known for its health-conscious, vegetable-forward menu, Botanica in Silver Lake emphasizes sustainable and ethical sourcing in every dish.
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Each of these restaurants in Los Angeles not only offers a wonderful taste of local cuisine but also supports sustainable practices and the local farming community, making them standout dining choices!
Article written by Alison Needham for California Grown.