Where Are the Grocery Stores in Downtown?

A common question from those who aren't familiar with DTLA. Here are just some of the grocery stores and food purveyors to choose from, nearly all within walking distance of each other.

1. Ralphs
2. Urban Radish (Locally grown veggies)
3. Om Nom Organics
4. Two Bits (Yummy cheeses!)
5. Instacart (They deliver from Whole Foods, Fresh & Easy, Super King, Ralphs!)
6. Belcampo Meats
7. DTLA Cheese at Grand Central Market
8. Woori Market
9. Marukai
10. Old Bank District Market
11. Jason's (Sodas, snacks)
12. Joe's Downtown Market
13. Nijiya Market
14. John & Pat's Promenade Market
15. Smart & Final
16. La Casa Verde at Grand Central Market
17. Sun's Produce at Grand Central Market
18. Torres Produce at Grand Central Market
19. Historic Core Farmers Market (Sundays 9am-2pm)
20. Arts District Farmers Market (Thursdays 5-9pm)
21. Buzz (Nice wine selection)

Another Umami Hits the Arts District

Arguably one of the most tasty burgers in town, another Umami hits downtown, this time in the Arts District. Located around the corner from one of my other faves, The Pie Hole, this Umami outpost is cozier than the Umamicatessen on Broadway, but just as tasty.

An Organic Pantry on Broadway

Even amongst today's gentrifiers, there are levels. Starbucks was formerly the unmistakable sign of a neighborhood's upward change. That distinction was soon replaced by Trader Joe's. However, I've recently heard some jaded folks calling these two establishments "so 2009," meaning, the true sign of gentrification is the organic food purveyor. There happens to be one now open on the ground floor retail space at the Eastern Columbia building on the corner of Broadway and 9th. It's called Om Nom Organics and they also serve fresh coffee!

Different Kind of Juicery

Great little juice bar that reminds me of something I've seen in New York and London. This isn't your typical processed, sugar-filled juice bar. They use completely raw and unfrozen ingredients and sweeten as necessary with honey. Sustain Juicery is just down the street from Cole's on 6th, next to Harlem Alley.

Organic Produce Wednesdays at HCR

The thing about living in an area that's regenerating and reinventing itself is that you end up appreciating and thinking differently about the little things that start happening around you. Every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. (until someone decides to nix the concept), Handsome Coffee Roasters in the Arts District will host a fresh, local and organic popup by The Produce Project. Be sure to stop by for heirlooms on the vine and happy chicken eggs, and then grab some serious coffee on your way home.