In honor of last Saturday's Park La Brea Local Food Movement Panel (that yours truly, your Next Bite, had the pleasure of speaking on) I give you 4 biteries in the Miracle Mile area that dish out local ingredients daily.
The Grubdown:
1. Lindy & Grundy Butcher Shop
This brand new butcher on Fairfax just north of Melrose, buys from several local family farms so they don't exhaust their supply. Lindy & Grundy practice "Nose-To-Tail" butchering so there's no waste. They believe in being a "Conscious Carnivore" for optimum freshness. And, as an added bonus to those who ride their bikes instead of driving, or carry a reusable shopping bag, you'll get $1 off the purchase.
- local, pastured, organic, 100% hay, grain, and vegetarian fed Meat & Pork without hormones (Rancho San Julian in Santa Barbara and ReRide Ranch in Lake Hughes)
- Blue & Manchego Cheeses (Straus and Cowgirl Creameries in Tomales Bay and Pt. Reyes, CA)
2.) Simple Things Sandwich & Pie Shop
This adorable 50's throwback on W. 3rd St serves local poultry and produce in crafty craft style paper packaging that's 100% biodegradable.
- no water added, hormone-free, vegetarian diet Mary's Free Range Chicken (Sanger, CA)
- hand-selected, Top 12% Premium Meats (Sterling Silver)
- potatoes, fruit, lettuces, avocados & more (LA Specialties Produce)
3.) Black Cat Bakery
This fabulous new bakery that replaced Mani's old spot on Fairfax serves up the most tantalizing muffins, brownies, breads and more!
- bakes fresh daily, Artisan Breads (Homeboy Bakery in downtown LA)
- free range pastured Eggs (Sunset Ranch in Van Nuys)
4.) Eva Restaurant
A long-time favorite of mine, Chef Mark Gold gathers fresh produce and local meats from nearby LA's Original Farmers Market.
- free range Shaner Farms Eggs, Weiser Family Potatoes, and more featured in the "Market" Menu lunches on Fridays for $22
Happy 4th of July, and let Free-Range ring!
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