OREANDA-NEWS. June 25, 2014. A grand opening celebration was held for the Farmers Market at Terminal 5 (Delta) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 

After 80 years at the corner of Third and Fairfax, the Original Farmers Market now has an additional address at LAX.  Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services is proud to bring this iconic landmark to the airport.

The Farmers Market at LAX features a broad selection of meals, snacks, wine, coffee, and sweets from the Original Market restaurants and stalls. Travelers from across the world can now experience the iconic Farmers Market inside Terminal 5. Dining and shopping options include award-winning ?Loteria! Grill, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market and Bistro, T&Y Bakery, Coffee Corner, Magee’s Nuts, Bennett’s Ice Cream, Magic Nut and Candy, Dragunara Spice Bazaar and The Dog Bakery.

The Farmers Market at LAX also includes design elements from the Original Market location, with a large Clock Tower relief, a video wall featuring glimpses of the Market’s people and history, and merchandise displays reminiscent of the Market’s iconic green grocery carts.

“For the first time in the history of The Original Farmers Market, we now have another location,” said Henry L. Hilty, President of the A.F. Gilmore Company, longtime owners and operators of The Original Farmers Market. “Partnering with Delaware North Companies ensured that our vision would be implemented with the highest integrity, providing an enjoyable and authentically Los Angeles experience for travelers from near and far.”

“We are thrilled to bring this iconic Los Angeles landmark to LAX,” said Kevin Kelly, President of Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services. “We are committed to providing unique experiences for travelers visiting Los Angeles, and the Farmers Market at LAX is truly a one-of-a-kind concept.”

Currently, Delaware North operates Skewers by Morimoto in Terminal 5, Wolfgang Puck Express in Terminal 7, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Terminal 5, and one of the original Wolfgang Puck Express concepts in Terminal 2. 

“LAX is proud to partner with Delaware North Companies to bring the flavors, merchants, and ambiance of The Original Farmers Market to Terminal 5,” said Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports. “This is a wonderful way to welcome visitors to Los Angeles.”