Located within the heart of the downtown Los Angeles historic district, Grand Central Market is the culinary center of Broadway. The Market has been serving Angelenos fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, herbs and spices, candy, coffee, flowers and an exotic array of world food since 1917. Over 38 merchants are crowded into the bustling open-air space. From morning ‘til night, the Market has a lively, ...
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Experience the international diversity of Los Angeles at the Grand Central Market. Offering international cuisine, fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fresh fish from California and around the world, the Grand Central Market has been a hub of bustling activity since 1917. A place where thousands of people from all walks of life come to meet with old and new friends, shop for the best bargains ...
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Since 1917, Grand Central Market has been a meeting place for food lovers, families, shoppers and tourists.
Shadowed by Downtown's biggest, glassiest skyscrapers and city government buildings, the market is truly the crossroads of the city, at least in terms of Angelenos' stomachs. There are stalls for just about everything: seafood, meat, chili peppers, spices, exotic ...
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The entrance for the parking structure is at 308 Hill Street. Spend $10 and you get one hour free, just bring your ticket to the information desk to get validated.
The Background Since 1917, Hill Street has bustled with the sounds, smells and colors of Grand Central Market, one of the city's great shopping venues. Tourists love Grand Central when they are lucky enough to know about it, but the local crowd is large and loyal enough to ensure it's always hopping. The Experience Farm-fresh produce sells at incredibly low prices: It's ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 05, 2008, (Edited October 15, 2003)
Going strong since 1917. And being directly across the street from the Bradbury building, a great place for lunch after looking around inside that architectural masterpiece.
I was visiting a childhood friend in the L.A. area this past January and I told her I didn't want to do the whole Hollywood thing and wanted to eat good food. She took me to Grand Central Market and I must say it was one of my favorite places in L.A. I absolutely food, especially good and cheap food! You could have a filling and delicious meal for less than 5 bucks! I had steak tacos for $2 each, ...
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Going to GCM makes me feel very urban and European. I absolutely love the vibrancy inside. The produce is unbelievably inexpensive and generally of the same or better quality than you will find in your average grocery store. Avocados, mangoes, pomegranates, citrus fruits and papaya are all a steal here. I would reccommend taking the metro to Pershing Square with your wheeled granny cart and your ...
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