Eats on State Street
Ocean View Brew Works co-owner Vonnie Davidson pours pints.
When the Downtown Los Altos Farmers’ Market returned Thursday, familiar vendors reappeared, a few were missed in their absence and a few new faces debuted.
Menlo Park-based newcomer Little Sky Bakery’s reputation clearly preceded it – the enormous cookies, pull-apart challah rolls and whole-grain breads proved a sought-after prize.
Seller Leah Shanson said they’re hoping to double the supply they bring next week after completely selling out by 5:30 p.m., a feat given that the market had only opened at 4 p.m.
Because the pandemic shut down Hidden Villa’s typical plant sale, farm intern Alyssa Lang brought $3 tomato starts in varieties such as Sungold, Lemon Boy and Early Girl. Skeins of the organic farm’s spun sheep’s wool ($25) seemed particularly timely, as the annual shearing had occurred earlier that day.