Local Eats - Farmer's Market Thursdays

Whether its the fresh produce, beautiful flowers, or mouth-watering smells coming from the sizzling grills that pique your interest, you're bound to fall in love with something at the Wilmington Farmer's Market. The market is open every Thursday from 9am-1pm, and is located on the corner of L st and Avalon Blvd. Come out and enjoy a relaxing lunch (or breakfast!) under the shade. Be sure to stock up on the fresh produce offered there every Thursday. Vendors provide an arrangement of all kinds of fruits and vegetables, including oranges, apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, onions, peppers, Enjoy the live music while you pick out your favorite fruit fresh from its stand. The 'rockin duo is "Average Tom White Band", and they're sure to play your favorite hit from the 60s, 70s or 80s. (visit them at averagetomwhiteband.com

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Pupusas Delmy offer a wide variety of toppings for their pupusas, tostadas and huaraches.The pupusas were delicious, neatly loaded with your choice of meat. Mine came with carne de res, curtido (vegetables), beans, rice, sour cream and salsa. Each dish is stacked atop a delicious, cheesy pupusa. For two dollars a plate, this deal is hard to beat! Be sure to quench your thirst with one of their delicious Aguas Frescas. The fruit beverages are loaded with sliced strawberries and pineapple!

Don't forget to swing by the Red Oak BBQ stand!

They grill their tri-tip, pork and beef ribs, sausages and chicken to perfection.

The tri-tip is smoked dark on the outside, but tender and juicy inside. The BBQ sauce is spicy and delicious. They serve good portions of meats, with sides of beans and potato salad to compliment. If you've got the extra buck, order a plate at the Red Oak BBQ stand, conveniently located at the corner of Avalon.

The Wilmington Farmer's Market is here every Thursday to provide our community with fresh produce, a variety of mixed nuts and dried fruits, and different delicious food selections. Get out of the house and take a walk down to the corner of L st and Avalon. The market is positively filled with tasty foods, fresh produce, and a fun time. You won't regret stopping by the market, which will hopefully expand as more and more people venture to it.

Local Eats- The Chowder Barge

Trying to beat the summer heat? Taste something new and stop by the Chowder Barge, located off Henry Ford Ave just south of Anaheim St. in Wilmington. Look out for the blue Barge sign off the intersection. This pearl first sunk it's anchor in Wilmington after being ousted of the Long Beach Harbor in 1988.

The Barge has been serving warm clam chowder, sizzling hamburgers, and battered fish for many years. Upon arrival, be prepared to hear pirate tales of the seven seas; as well as port workers talk about their day to day work.

Beat the scurvy with an ice-cold "Captain" size beer for only five bucks! The servers are very nice, and attentive to your order. Their juicy burgers are cooked to order, and come with a choice of clam chowder, chili, or fries on the side. Feeling lucky? Try one of their daily specials, which range from chili-cheese omelets to portobello mushroom burgers.


The tri-tip salad is a curious treat; not something normally eaten atop a floating barge. Whether you're in the neighborhood, on your lunch break, or you're thirsty for some bar talk with the local sailors, stop into the Chowder Barge. Its a hidden gem in the industrious area of our town. Its still relatively unknown among locals, and carries that hole-in-the-wall quality.

The Chowder Barge

611 N. Henry Ford Ave.

Wilmington, Ca. 310-830-7937

Local Eats- Guario's Cafe a.k.a Montoyas

Stashed in the pockets of the east Wilmington neighborhood, lies Montoyas. A family-owned Mexican cookery that has been filling hungry bellies for many years. Its located on the corner of Watson Ave./ Young St. Stop in early morning for a fast and hearty breakfast, or make the dash on your lunch break to catch some delicious home-style cooking.

People come from all corners to sink their teeth into the scorching hot chile verde. The delicious tortas de jamon and tostadas de ceviche are sure to meet your taste-buds' needs. The tamales de harina and tacos de chorizo are one of a kind! Get ready to taste some of the best "Aguas" in town! The ice-cold lemonade is sure to liven up your hot summer day; the impeccable pineapple drink will sweeten any situation! Come prepared with your pot as early as possible on weekends to get your fill of their hot and tasty menudo. Catch some fresh air on the outdoor benches, or order to-go, and enjoy a picnic at the park, just a few paces away!

Customers with a bigger appetite order the massive Burrito Oso, the king of breakfast burritos. This heavy-duty culinary creation packs a punch. It is a battle ship built with carne asada, beans, eggs, chile verde and avocado. For around 5 dollars, you can get an entire Mexican feast! A breakfast plate, that will cost you double at a sit-down Mexican restaurant, comes neatly packed in a hot flour tortilla.

After the first bite, the explosion of flavors sizzle the taste buds, and cause a festival of flavor in the mouth.

The more-than-reasonable prices keep the customer line flowing on a daily basis at this hidden eatery. The low-key location makes it a favorite among local residents, as well as people who work in the area. Come as early as possible, they open early, and close early.

Location- 1133 Watson Ave. Corner of Watson/ Young St.

Hours- 6 am - 4-ish pm

Parking- On Street

Price- $