Long Beach farmers market
In Long Beach, there is no excuse for not enjoying locally grown food. Not only does Farm-fresh produce just taste better, there is a Farmers Market nearly every day of the week! Here is a list of the Long Beach Farmers Markets, or read the articles below to find out about what’s new at the market in your neighborhood.
Spotlight on Sliced & Diced Eatery: Tortas, Melts & More
EverythingLongBeach recently spoke with Griselda Suarez and Amy Eriksen, Owners of Sliced & Diced Eatery: Tortas, Melts & More, via email. They talked about inspirations, challenges and what’s it’s like having a business in Zaferia. How long have you been in business? As Peppered Up Foods, we have been in business for over two years. [...]
Certified Growing Experience Farmers Market Opens at Iconic Urban Farm in Carmelitos
On October 20 from 10am to 2pm, the Los Angeles Community Development Foundation (CDF) will host the Grand Opening of the Certified Growing Experience Farmers Market at 750 Via Carmelitos in North Long Beach. The guest list will include residents, local officials, farmers and community organizations. The California Freshworks Fund along with the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert [...]
Councilmember Steven Neal and Others Invite Residents to the “Greener Good Farmer’s Market”
Residents are invited to the weekly “Greener Good Farmer’s Market.” This is the first project of the Kaiser Permanente HEAL Zone Initiative, in collaboration with the Coalition For A Healthy North Long Beach, Councilmember Steven Neal, and managed by Greener Good Farmer’s Markets.
Greener Good Farmer’s Market Begins in North Long Beach July 25th
Residents are invited to participate in the Kick-Off of the “Greener Good Farmer’s Market.” This is the first project of the Kaiser Permanente HEAL Zone Initiative, in collaboration with the Coalition For A Healthy North Long Beach, Councilmember Steven Neal, and managed by Greener Good Farmer’s Markets. Greener Good Farmer’s Markets, led by Jorge Rivera, [...]
New Farmers Market And Center Space Offers West Long Beach Residents New Opportunities To Connect
As an old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And with Center Space, the newest project from the Catalyst Network of Communities, residents of West Long Beach can now have access to healthy foods and fitness activities. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9am – 2pm, the grand opening kick-off event [...]
West Long Beach Welcomes New Farmers Market and Center Space
On April 21st, Councilmember Johnson invites the community to welcome the Greener Good Farmers’ Market and Center Space to West Long Beach. Located at Admiral Kidd Park, the Greener Good Farmers’ Market will provide fresh fruit and vegetables to a community that lacks fresh food options. “Over 25,000 residents live in West Long Beach and [...]
Old McDonald’s Farmers Market at Spring & Clark — Bring The Whole Family
A few months ago, as I was driving up Clark Avenue on a Sunday morning, I was drawn to a batch of colorful balloon arches and a unicyclist on the southwest corner of Clark and Spring Street. A stilt-walker, with lanky legs and smiling face, was spinning a Farmers Market sign. That was enough to [...]
Praised Jazz Violinist Christian Howes To Appear at The Found Theartre
On Thursday, February 3, 2011 Jazz Violinist Christian Howes will take the stage at The Found Theartre for One Night Only! Praised as the world’s best jazz fiddler, New York-based musician and educator Christian Howes will make a rare Long Beach appearance at the Found. Opening for him will be Long Beach’s favorite bluegrass bad, [...]
Shopping Local or in L.A., Go Metro this Holiday
L.A. is a shoppers dream, from arty items at museum gift shops to laid-back beach attire in ocean-adjacent malls to seriously discounted clothing at the downtown Fashion Mart. The only problem — besides money to pay the bills — is getting there without the stress and strain of L.A.’s nasty traffic. The good news is [...]
Executive Chef Jason Stein, of Parkers’ Lighthouse is featured “Chef at the Market” Sunday
In the month of August, the California Heights Farmers Market and Gourmet Conspiracy are proud to present Chef Jason Stein of Parker’s Lighthouse as the featured Chef for the August 22nd “Chefs at the Market” event. “I like to use simple, subtle, and flavorful ingredients to enhance the natural flavors of seafood,” notes Jason Stein, [...]
