Monthly Archives: May 2009

Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

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Today was another day of no cooking for me, so I am presenting all the prepared food vendors available at the Market. There are so many options — it’s quite a multi-cultural feast.

First, my son’s favorite: tacos.

Larry's grillI think the name of this booth says it all:the cheese booth

Corn on the cob, anyone? Or maybe a baked yam?corn

Nachos and Tamales.nachos

Korean Food.Korean food

My other son’s favorite food: Kettle Korn.The Kettle Korn

Mmmm. Bread!bakery

Probably the longest line every week: Crepes.crepes

Empanadas.empanadas

Peruvian Food.Peruvian food

Fresh juices.juice

BBQ.BBQ

And new this week: Dim Sum!dim sum

Enjoy!!

 

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Floyd’s Barbershop: The New Kid On The Block

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Floyd’s is OPEN! Woo-hoo! Mar Vista has been waiting for some fresh blood on the corner of Venice and Grand View for about a year, and we finally got some!! Floyd’s is about as new as fresh as it comes: total hipster action here. The walls are decorated with album cover art and they have music blasting from their own radio station. I was assured by the owners, knowing I’m a mom, that they don’t allow any songs with graphic lyrics, so it’s a safe zone for kids. (Can’t wait to bring the boys in for their summer mohawks!)

They just opened today and I’m happy to tell you I got one of the very first cuts they sold! They’re offering 1/2 off their normally reasonable prices for at least the first week they’re open. The layered cut I got was only $12! They are showing Mar Vista some love! Floyd’s Barbershop, corner of Grand View and Venice Blvds., Mar Vista.

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Mar Vista Theatre Event Tonight and Tomorrow

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Mar Vista readers, this may be news to you, but there is an alternate universe, separate from the one we live in, and it’s hidden from us, except in certain locations around the globe, where you might happen across a bronze plaque honoring an event that happened in that Other Universe. In which case you still couldn’t see the other universe — but at least you’d know you were close to it.

I think.

kcymaerxthaere_digitalIf I haven’t done it a disservice already, I want to point out that its run finishes up tomorrow night. Last chance to get a glimpse of Alt Universe, which I BELIEVE is pronounced “Ky-merica-theater”. Sort of. But I could be wrong. You’ll have to go and find out for yourself.

The show is by Mar Vista resident, Eames Demetrios, who is described as 3-dimensional storyteller. It sounds like an amazing evening’s event.

Running tonight and tomorrow, May 27 and 28, 2009, at the Fanatic Salon Theatre, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd.

 

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Education Summit This Thursday, May 28th

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Calling all LAUSD parents! This Thursday, May 28th, from 7 – 9pm, the Mar Vista Community Council is co-sponsoring an Education Summit at Venice High. education-summit

This promises to be FULL of information about what the budget cuts will mean to the schools and how we can be a part of the solution. Bring your questions and your enthusiasm! Our outgoing School Board member, Marlene Canter, will be there, as will Michelle King, Superintendent of LAUSD Local District 3.

 

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

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This morning we’re profiling some of the prepared food vendors at the Market. Because some days, you just don’t want to cook! You only want to eat! Well, here in Mar Vista, you can eat plenty!*

Cafe Laurent serves up some delicious food at the farmer’s market (and at their restaurant on Overland, too). You can get an omelette, made to order,omelettesomelette-flip

baguettes to eat with cheese,baguettes

or croissants to die for.croissants

Check them out the next time you’re at the market.

 

(*Plus Mar VIsta Mom is out of town this weekend, so we posted ahead of time. See what I’m up to on Sarah’s Blog.)

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Original photos by Chelsea Magdaleno.

Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Wrap-Up

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Or, as our shopper’s niece would say, “Farmer’s Marker wrap-up”. Either way works for me.

Today, Kerry O’Bryan will be making Kohlrabi Slaw, which is great, because I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a kohlrabi and wouldn’t have known what to do with one.Kerry O'Bryan and white kohlrabi

The simple salad includes radishes, radishesred kohlrabi, red kohlrabiwhite kohlrabi, white kohlrabicelery greens and some fava beans fava beanstossed in for good measure. She slices the kohlrabis and radishes into julienne, chops the celery greens, adds the fava beans and then tosses the whole thing with a dijon vinaigrette dressing (honey, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper).

Thanks, Kerry! Sounds delicious and refreshing!

 

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.

Really terrific original photos by Chelsea Magdaleno.

Pepy’s Galley: A Mar Vista Institution

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Pepy’s Galley has been in Mar Vista since 1969, which in itself is quite an accomplishment.pepys

But then you add the fact that their chilaquiles have become Mar Vista #1 son’s new fave breakfast food, and, Mister, you can take that all the way to the bank.eggs1

It’s a neighborhood joint all the way, with a regular crowd, and staff who’ve been working there — some for multiple decades.pepy

Pepy himself will greet you most mornings, happily accepting cash, and smiling all the way. He says he has customers who used to come in as kids in the 70′s  – and now when they come in they show him pictures of their grandkids.

Plus, if you ask nicely, you can sit at one of the tables that overlooks the lanes of the Mar Vista Bowl. Can’t beat that!

 

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.