601279 Thu Mar 05 00:14:12 -0800 2009 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4475150 Hey Guys, I live in NYC most of the year but I am here for a while and looking for some recs. First of all, I love almost every Thai and taco rec I have found on this board. Even the Thai you guys consider middle of the road has really blown me away. We just don't have real papaya salad in NYC (or at least not usually). Here's what I'm looking for: --New or innovative restaurants in Silverlake/Los Feliz. Looking for places that seem to care about their food more than the scene. --A 'farm to table' place showcasing local and sustainably raised meats and produce --Along the same lines, a farmer's market with vendors selling grass fed beef or heritage pork --A bar with very well made cocktails and maybe some small plates Thanks in advance for all your help! JeremyEG Thu Mar 05 00:14:12 -0800 2009 10691 JeremyEG 1 4475170 For cocktails and small plates, I would reccomend Hungry Cat or Comme Ca. Santa Monica or Hollywood Farmer's Markets might work though I'm not so sure about the pork. Grace, Josie & Melisse feature local produce - in fact - it seems like most top-tier restaurants in LA use local purveyors. If you want strict farm-to-table you'll need to leave LA and head to the Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, or to Manresa in Los Gatos. Don't have much on the Silverlake/Los Feliz front but I am certain other people on the board have something to say. Thu Mar 05 00:59:08 -0800 2009 4475150 11731 bodie 1 4476323 You should try any of the Farmers' Markets in Santa Monica. Super fresh, super variety. Thu Mar 05 10:16:29 -0800 2009 4475150 259583 ohdaylay 1 4477675 the sunday Hollywood Farmer's Market has a vendor selling beef and pork. Not sure if it's grass fed. There's also a lady who sells Bison, and a couple of vendors who sell really good chickens. Thu Mar 05 16:19:47 -0800 2009 4475150 11151 JPomer 2 4478308 Thank you. Responsibly raised and local is more important to me than grass fed. And yes, there is such a thing as responsibly raised grain fed beef. I will check it out this Sunday. I've heard from a few people that they have lots of great stuff there. Thanks again. JeremyEG Thu Mar 05 20:40:49 -0800 2009 4477675 10691 JeremyEG