Farmers' Markets

Farmer’s Markets, Along the Metro Red Line
http://metro.net/press/2006/03_march/metro_035.htm

L.A. Seventh and Figueroa Farmers’ Market, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7th and Figueroa streets, 7th Street/Metro Center station, (also accessible from Metro Blue Line)

Hollywood Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 pm., Ivar and Selma Avenue, Hollywood/Vine station.

The Hollywood Market looks like a straight shot, also accessible via the Dash. If you go, the largest independent music store in the world, Amoeba Music, is nearby at 6400 Sunset Blvd. Plus, the Hollywood Border's Bookstore is at 1501 Vine. Plenty to do and see in that area.

(There is also one on Saturdays in Silver Lake if you can get there: 3700 Sunset Blvd., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (323) 661-7771.)

Olvera Street near Union Station

We had a few hours to spend waiting for our train from Union Station so we walked over to Olvera Street. The native Aztec Dancers were just getting started as we came over the rise. It's pretty neat, like old Mexico; some historical plaques and statues. Old buildings (it's the oldest street in LA) and the site of the original ditch that brought water to the area.

We stopped in to eat at the El Paseo Inn where we were treated to a strolling mariachi band. The salsa was fresh, tasty.

You can get to this area by taking the Metro Red Line at Vermont and Sunset, a short and easy ride.

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Sunset Blvd Nursery

Go to Fountain Ave, turn east toward Vermont and walk about 4 blocks to the corner of Sunset Blvd and Fountain. You'll find a little jewel of a garden center. It's small, but packed with loads of tropical plants and fountains. I picked up some hardy bamboo to try to grow at home and wanted to take so much more. It's a nice short respite from all the concrete and noise.

4368 W Sunset Blvd.
323-661-1642

Hollywood Dash

We rode the Hollywood Dash on this trip - picked it up across from Jon's on Vermont. (Be sure to check which Dash you're boarding!) This bus goes right by CC, over to the Hollywood/Highland tourist area, and right by the SW corner of the Complex at Fountain and Berendo.

If you want to go up to the Hollywood sign, this bus will take you to another Dash connection that will get you there.
25¢ - such a deal!

http://www.ladottransit.com/dash/

Mamma Mia Cafe

1727 N. Vermont #102 (between Prospect & Kingswell)

We ducked into this tiny resturant to get out of the rain one Saturday morning. We both got a dish (the Red Eye) that is only prepared on the weekend and it was delish. Linguini, veggies, eggs, cheese - it was a perfect brunch meal that filled us up for the day. There are only 4 or 5 tables inside but there is ample seating on the sidewalk. We'll be going back to try their lunch menu next trip.

Pattaya Bay Thai

We found this place on one of our weekend hikes up the hill and loved it!

It's at 1727 Vermont, north of Prospect, in a little mall. We had the crab fried rice and some dish with basil and beef (sorry, not good at the Thai dish names). Great food. Live Music and Karaoke for the adventurous.

323-666-0880
Open 7 days a week, 11.00am-4.00am