The Facility

The Farmer’s Kitchen will establish a permanent site and processing facility for the highly successful Hollywood Farmers’ Market. In a retail space adjacent to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market, the Kitchen will be strategically located at the southeast corner of Selma Avenue and Morningside Court in the new Sunset and Vine development.

Retail Kitchen
The Farmer’s Kitchen café and retail space will invite patrons to linger and explore a variety of farm-fresh products. Both fresh and processed foods made with local produce from SEE-LA’s farmers’ markets will be available for purchase, creating a stimulating environment for culinary exchange.

Processing/Educational Kitchen
In the evening after the close of retail operations, the Farmer’s Kitchen will be used for teaching, training, and small-scale processing through SEE-LA’s programs. Equipment for processing will include range-top pressure canners, small batch dehydrators, a juicer and a fryer.

Architectural Design
The Farmer's Kitchen was designed by Urban Studio, an L.A. design practice that specializes in the architecture of urban design shaped by the dynamics of everyday life. They overcame the particular challenges of an extremely small and irregularly shaped space with a beautiful design that fits the maximum equipment and functionality into an extremely efficient work area and an attractive and inviting retail and dining section. Special recognition goes to John Kaliski, AIA, and Dallas Bankston, senior designer, for the beautiful design and their commitment to the project and perseverence through many delays and setbacks.

Construction
The kitchen was constructed by Pinnacle Contracting, an L.A. general contractor specializing in commercial construction. They, too, responded to the unique challenges of the project, with creativity and ingenuity, to actualize an architectural design that utilizes every inch of space. Special recognition goes to Susan Berson, project manager, for her commitment and perseverence and her creativity in overcoming some extremely challenging obstacles.

Farmer's Kitchen Dining Counter

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