SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKETS

SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKET CHEF DEMO

WEDNESDAY SANTA MONICA FARMERS’ MARKET At the Wednesday downtown market, executive chef Miles Thompson of Michael’s Santa Monica will select what is in peak season and serve samples while demonstrating preparation techniques. WHERE: Third Street Promenade and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 11 a.m. COST: Free

SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKET CHEF DEMO

SANTA MONICA PICO FARMERS' MARKET Executive chef Nick Shipp of Upper West and Shiho Yoshikawa of Sweet Rose Creamery will pair up to create a seasonal dish from the farmers' market topped with a scoop of ice cream. WHERE: 2200 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. COST: Free

SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKET CHEF DEMO

DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA FARMERS’ MARKET Tristan Aitchison, chef de cuisine at Providence, will demonstrate how to select and prepare sustainably caught local seafood. In addition to receiving multiple Best Restaurant in L.A. awards, Providence is known for its commitment to protecting overfished species and providing customers with sustainable alternatives. WHERE: Third Street Promenade and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. COST: Free

SANTA MONICA FARMERS' MARKET CHEF DEMO

MAIN STREET SUNDAY MARKET Chef-owner Heather Worrell of Farm & Flame partners with rancher Meredith Bell of Autonomy Farm in slow roasting whole chickens and serving up samples of pulled, smoked chicken on California-grown heritagegrain buns with market-fresh toppings. WHERE: 2640 Main St., Santa Monica WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m.