If you live in a Santa Monica luxury condo, you realize that food is more than a four-lettered word. You know what many tourists do not, where to find the best food, organic and otherwise in Santa Monica. You know the shops to buy the best food from and the restaurants that serve it. It is all part of the experience of living in Santa Monica.
California Cuisine
One of the hallmarks of California cuisine is freshness. If you want to live in a luxury condo in Santa Monica, you have to understand this. Whenever possible those who live, work and/or cook in the city try to obtain seasonal, fresh, local ingredients to use in their cooking. Among the growing trends to add to this is organic. It is becoming increasingly important for those who live in Santa Monica and elsewhere in California, to grow, buy, and use food that is certified organic.
Of course, if you really want to be a true Californian, you will have to serve local wine with your meal. This is a cinch. The state has around 500 wineries from which to choose. This makes it very easy to find a vintage that will suit not only your taste, but also complement every meal. That said, where can you purchase the best in local and organic food and wine?
Santa Monica Farmers Market
One of the best known sources of a variety of local and organic foods is the Santa Monica Market open since 1981 in the downtown. All the vendors here are certified. The only farmers here are actual growers. This place attracts foodies from around the city and beyond. They come here to purchase the fresh produce and sample delicacies all grown locally. On a market day, you may even catch glimpses of famous chefs as they make their way through the market shopping for specialties. Yet, for those who know their food, the Santa Monica’s Farmers’ Market is only one of several in the city. Among them are:
- The Pico Farmers Market (1982): Located in Virginia Avenue Park, this is definitely a local market. It even offers free cooking classes
- The Saturday Downtown Farmers Market (1991): The Organic Market, boasts the biggest percentage of Certified Organic growers of Santa Monica’s four markets
- The Sunday Market (1995): Her you can find local shopping for fresh, high quality produce. Also part of the Sunday Market features are various booths from local food and retail businesses, live music, a myriad of arts and crafts, and children’s activities.
Santa Monica has a tradition of producing and serving high quality local, organic food. Whether you live in a Santa Monica luxury condo or a small basic apartment, you can enjoy everything the city has to offer. Locals and residences of all types find the Farmers’ Markets in the city to provide them with a way of maintaining the California ideal of good food and a bottle of quality wine.
