Coastal Cuisine
Ventura ,
California
What do kale, peppers, tomatoes, avocados, celery, and
strawberries have in common? You can find them all within 20 miles of downtown Ventura! Farmers in this beautiful
beach town are spoiled by California’s rich soil, and in turn
spoil chefs with the freshest ingredients creating enviable
opportunities for farm-to-fork eats.
Watch a Pacific sunset on the pier while munching on guacamole made with locally grown avocados and limes. Enjoy
local squid at the marina as fishing boats come in and out of
the harbor. Taste local wines at nearby wine bars with a view
of historic San Buenaventura Mission and then stroll Main
Street for unique shops and eats.
In Ventura, 60 miles north of
Los Angeles, farmers have built
a farm-to-fork movement from
the root up.
Farmers’ markets and farmer-to-chef deliveries are a frequent sight around town as food trucks, caterers, and
restaurants strive to redefine the farm-to-fork movement
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