Strolling past stalls of just-picked citrus, freshly baked bread, and local olive oil, you might forget you are even in California. That is the intention behind this weekly market, a curated mix of local artisans and farm-fresh flavors that feels more like a European village than a typical parking lot gathering.
It sprawls across several city blocks, hosting hundreds of vendors each week, with a smaller mid-week version for chefs and locals who cannot wait. Area chefs regularly shop here, then cook right on site, turning seasonal ingredients into impromptu meals.
A former restaurant owner launched the market inspired by the great open?air markets of Paris, Venice, and San Francisco. Her vision was to bring that same sense of community and quality to her own city…