Over the past 18 years, SEE-LA (Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles) has built the Hollywood Farmer’s Market into a Sunday juggernaut that generates nearly as much excitement as its Santa Monica counterpart. As part of the market’s evolution, SEE-LA opened The Farmer’s Kitchen over the summer, but they didn’t have an official grand opening until October 8. Mary Macvean of The Daily Dish was there, and she noted the presence of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. Instead of a ribbon-cutting, they had a ceremonial salad chopping.

Pompea Smith’s non-profit organization runs The Farmer’s Kitchen in an effort to help build community, support local farmers, can and bottle leftover produce, teach nutrition to low-income families and provide on-the-job training to restaurant industry hopefuls.

The seasons dictate what you’ll find on the menu at The Farmer’s Kitchen. To give you a better idea of what to expect, the current menu lists options like a Roasted Italian Eggplant salad ($9) with caramelized onions, shaved Parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette. Grilled Chicken Sausage sandwich ($9) also hosts grilled sweet onions & peppers and marinara sauce on a baguette. Chicken Croquettes ($9) co-star yellow heirloom marinara sauce and a mixed green salad.