Downtown Sprouts Farmers Markets

Rico A on June 23, 2007, at 09:19AM – #1

We need a Farmers' Market roundup soon. I can't keep track of them and always seem to miss them!

How often does the BofA market occur?

David Kennedy on June 23, 2007, at 10:13AM – #3

Don't forget the one in Chinatown. I believe it is every Wednesday.

Benjamin Pezzillo on June 23, 2007, at 10:49AM – #4

Spotted the Bank of America Plaza event but couldn't tell from my office window it was a Farmers Market. Cool.

If the Arts District market is the one on Tuesdays, it is now in LIttle Tokyo on E. S. Onizuka St.

scoob on June 24, 2007, at 06:04PM – #6

www.farmernet.com

has listings of days and times of farmers markets

celia on June 25, 2007, at 12:22AM – #7

i'm really glad you blogged about this eric, i didn't know about the BofA plaza farmer's market and i'd been meaning to do - so thanks for the info and the nudge.

btw, the chinatown farmer's market is on thursday.

RLK on June 25, 2007, at 09:00AM – #8

We'll need to know where these farmers markets are since it looks as though the much anticipated opening of Ralphs will be delayed do to the impending strike.

celia on June 25, 2007, at 09:18AM – #9

i posted a list of downtown farmer's markets at

Naturallawyer on June 25, 2007, at 02:12PM – #10

RLK-- Out of curiosity, what is your source? I am a nearby neighbor in eager anticipation of the Ralph's, and I had not heard of an impending strike. Details?

Dennis Smith on June 25, 2007, at 03:29PM – #11

The impending strike has received much coverage in the last few weeks and over this last weekend there was a 95% vote in favor of a strike authorization according to the AP. If you have visited a Ralph's, Von's or Albertson's in the last month, you may have noticed many new trainees who have been recently hired to serve as replacement(scab) workers in the case of a lockout/strike. The grocery workers union claim the supermarkets have made huge profits in the last few years and they desire an equivalent contract to the one that Stater Bros. negotiated with their union employees earlier this year. The supermarkets counter with the claim that they need to set up a multi tier pay and benefits package for their employees so they can remain competitive with the WalMart Superstores they predict will one day invade this region.

My feelings remain that Ralph's will not want to squander the enthusiasm for their new and much heralded Downtown location by opening amidst the rancor and disorganization apparent during a major work stoppage.

David Kennedy on June 25, 2007, at 03:57PM – #12

The last strike was a disaster for both the union and the grocery stores. The membership of the unions took a financial bath and gained practically nothing. The grocery stores did not reap great financial gains nor improve their position vis-a-vis the big box retailers. (An overstated threat, I believe.)

Both sides made a strategic error thinking they were the only game in town. The fact is the mainstream grocery stores represent a small slice of the market. They long ago segmented themselves to target a very small affluent segment which caters to the affluent mostly Anglo middle-class. Guess what? The Anglo middle-class is a small, although affluent minority. That's why Ralphs is coming downtown; to target the affluent shoppers who are gathering downtown. (Who also can't seem to find the grocery store riches which surround them.)

If the strike comes to pass, who cares? Liborio, Numero Uno, Trader Joes, Grand Central Market and Costco will take up the slack. All that Ralphs downtown offers me is convenience (three blocks from my home), particularly if they are open in the evening. Sometimes, you really do need that fresh lettuce or some butter right now. Of course, I assume I'll pay for that convenience. But, I'll be perfectly happy to do so. If it is now or next winter, so be it.

Whitman Lam on June 25, 2007, at 11:28PM – #13

Grocery Workers Strike is at the bottom of the list in terms of impact statement.

A Teachers Strike, Nurse Strike, Airline Pilot Strike, and Bus Driver Strike would scare me a heck of alot more than a some Grocery store picket line.

I really do respect what the Union is trying to do for workers and their families. But we have to understand, these are jobs that can don't require a high level of education or skill.

These positions can be easily filled by anyone in the City's vast labor pool.

Hey Union bosses... get off your soapbox and Stop kidding yourselves, you are not indispensable.

Is my grammar correct ? Or did I just use a double negative in a sentence ?

Ralph von Albertsons on June 26, 2007, at 03:30PM – #14

I think your grammar is not wrong, Whiteman.

Tomatohead on July 17, 2007, at 12:59PM – #15

Does anyone have an update on the Little Tokyo market? I walked my market bags over to an empty block this morning. Thanks for any info.

celia on July 17, 2007, at 01:03PM – #16

the farmers market moved from weller court to the south lawn of city hall on thursdays. i believe ed fuentes mentioned this in several posts.

Rebeca on August 06, 2007, at 11:19AM – #17

I tried the Orchids and I loved them, still 4 weeks and look great, I guess the name of the guy is “Billy” or “Philly” since the booth just no name, he is by the orange piece of art..

I also love the soy candles “Sylk”, they smell great; 4 weeks and I still have one of them…cucumber mint... But the guy keeps moving around so I can not tell you were he is at.

And for lunch go with the Costa Rican food, just great, by the food area.

Lucy on August 06, 2007, at 11:28AM – #18

I got those candles too, they burn really clean, and I got SERENITY and POMEGRANATE. I did not fall in love with Cucumber Mint, what else you would recommend?

Laura on February 19, 2008, at 07:27PM – #19

Hi if you are still looking to get this candles you can go to the Studio City farmers market or to http://whysoycandles.blogspot.com/ web page, by clicking on the name. My favorite fragrance is Green tea - Lemon Grass.

Laura on February 19, 2008, at 07:31PM – #20

sorry click here to go to their web page.