Exotic citrus in Southern California?
February 1, 2009 5:10 PM Subscribe
What are the best places to get exotic citrus in Southern California? The catch is that this has to happen Monday or Tuesday.
I'm in town for a few days and would like to get my hand on some good, interesting citrus fruit. Meyer lemons would be great for a start, but the more unusual the better really. If "unusual" doesn't work out, then tips on top-quality local citrus in general would be appreciated.
Ordinarily I might head to the Santa Monica farmers market, but I'm leaving early Wednesday morning, so I need some options for Monday or Tuesday.
I'm in Riverside, but quite willing to travel.
I'm in town for a few days and would like to get my hand on some good, interesting citrus fruit. Meyer lemons would be great for a start, but the more unusual the better really. If "unusual" doesn't work out, then tips on top-quality local citrus in general would be appreciated.
Ordinarily I might head to the Santa Monica farmers market, but I'm leaving early Wednesday morning, so I need some options for Monday or Tuesday.
I'm in Riverside, but quite willing to travel.
A1 market in Echo Park used to have a nice selection of asian produce.
A Grocery Warehouse
1489 West Sunset Blvd.
LA - #213.250-1446
I've eaten many a lychee from there.
posted by mrmojoflying at 6:38 PM on February 1, 2009
A Grocery Warehouse
1489 West Sunset Blvd.
LA - #213.250-1446
I've eaten many a lychee from there.
posted by mrmojoflying at 6:38 PM on February 1, 2009
Check out CalPoly Pomona's Farm Store:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/04/farm-store-at-c.html
It's much closer to Riverside than LA
posted by buggzzee23 at 7:05 PM on February 1, 2009 [1 favorite]
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/04/farm-store-at-c.html
It's much closer to Riverside than LA
posted by buggzzee23 at 7:05 PM on February 1, 2009 [1 favorite]
There are Farmers markets every day of the week in L.A.; I think this is an accurate list. Pretty much the same farms make the circuit. Good luck!
posted by jabberjaw at 11:45 PM on February 1, 2009
posted by jabberjaw at 11:45 PM on February 1, 2009
Give the University of California at Riverside's Department of Botany and Plant Biology a call at (951) 827-4619. UCR has some of the leading citrus researchers in the world, and run a citrus research station, as well as a botanical garden.
posted by mdonley at 12:51 AM on February 2, 2009
posted by mdonley at 12:51 AM on February 2, 2009
Oh hey, I'm in Riverside, too! I have it on good authority (read: my happy tastebuds) that the Trader Joe's in Riverside has a plentiful stock of meyer lemons.
If you find yourself in Orange County, definitely stop by Wholesome Choice Market in Irvine. Their produce section is incredible (and incredibly fresh!), and their prepared food section puts Whole Foods to shame.
I also suggest that you contact the California Rare Fruit Growers organization (located at Cal State Fullerton, which is about an hour away by car). I may even call them myself - I've been dying to get my hands on another sugar apple (pinha). If you come across one of those in the area, please MeMail me!
posted by numinous at 1:28 AM on February 2, 2009
If you find yourself in Orange County, definitely stop by Wholesome Choice Market in Irvine. Their produce section is incredible (and incredibly fresh!), and their prepared food section puts Whole Foods to shame.
I also suggest that you contact the California Rare Fruit Growers organization (located at Cal State Fullerton, which is about an hour away by car). I may even call them myself - I've been dying to get my hands on another sugar apple (pinha). If you come across one of those in the area, please MeMail me!
posted by numinous at 1:28 AM on February 2, 2009
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