French groceries in LA / lentilles du Puy

[akmck]

Can anyone suggest where I might buy imported French groceries in LA?-- on the east side, if possible. I'm looking for green lentils, the lentilles du Puy variety.

Or, if there's a comparable equivalent (e.g. latin, middle eastern) that's more easily available, that'd be great, too....The lentils don't necessarily need to be French, just green, hearty and tasty.

Thanks!

[danikm]

Monsieur Marcel in the farmer's market has them. I bought them a few weeks ago.

[bulavinaka]

Marina Farms on Centinela in Del Rey/Mar Vista has them, back by the frozen Filipino foods.

[bulavinaka]

When in doubt, Market Gourmet (on Abbot Kinney in Venice) and Surfas (you know where).

[Joe Blowe]

They have what you want here:

Made In France, Inc. d/b/a Village Imports
10701 Vanowen St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
818-985-9800
madeinfrance.net

But, you have to call ahead and find out the date of their next open house.

[Maxmillion]

I second that rec for Made in France. They have loads of great French imports. Aren't they open almost every day any more? It's been a while.................

I'm pretty sure SURFAS carries these lentils (the Lentilles du Puy)

Gelsons does carry some small green lentils in a dark green, square box, too. They are very good.

Also ask around for "beluga" lentils -- they are small and either black or dark green and really tasty.

Take care not to overcook them, BTW. Simmer in ratio of 1 (lentils) : 3 (water)
for about 12-15 mins (or to taste).

[chez cherie]

nicole's gourmet imports usually has them...call first to be sure. she has lots of other great stuff.
http://nicolesgourmetfoods.com/home.htm

[Faulkner99]

This store might be worth giving a call:
http://www.mrmarcel.com/
They're located in the Farmer's Market on 3rd and Fairfax.

[hazelnutty]

I was actually there the other day looking at lentils--they have a very good selection, slightly overpriced though--Bristol Farms carries a nice selection as well and it's cheaper than Marcel's--but I'm not sure if they carry they same exact stuff. The latter may have the French ones you are looking for.

[NYCnowLA]

The French Market Cafe sells french grocery products. Last time I was there they had a variety of lentils.

Abbot Kinney between washington/venice

[bubbles4me]

The Wine Country, a wine shop in the Long Beach area carries those lovely AOC lentils. Maybe not as close as you hoped but they have a cool Saturday tasting every week, maybe you can make and afternoon of it. :)

[Burger Boy]

I think Jons Markets carries them, try Vermont & Hollywood or Santa Monica 3 blocks east of Western or in Glendale on Colorado just east of Glendale Blvd.