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Say hello to Mandarinquats—winter’s sweetest little surprise is back! 🍊 A delightful hybrid of mandarins and kumquats, these tiny citrus gems pack a flavorful punch that’s as vibrant as their name. Their sweet-tart flavor is perfectly balanced, with an edible peel that adds a pop of brightness to every bite. Imagine zesty sweetness that’s perfect for desserts, cocktails, and creative garnishes—or even enjoyed fresh for a bold burst of citrus flavor. ✨ These beauties are now available to order, sourced fresh from Ripe To You, where fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness to ensure unparalleled quality. 🍋 @ripetoyou #Mandarinquats #WinterCitrus #SeasonalProduce #CitrusLovers #FreshFromTheFarm #ChefsInspiration #CaliforniaGrown #RipeToYou

Winter menus don't have to be dull—add a burst of color, crunch, and flavor with B&W's premium red watercress! 🍃 Triple-washed, air-tunnel dried, and ready to go, these greens offer a delicate crunch and a signature peppery note that transforms any dish into a masterpiece. Sourced from B&W Quality Growers, a trusted name in sustainable farming since 1870, their expertise ensures every leaf is grown, packed, and shipped with the highest quality and care. B&W Quality Growers, LLC Whether you're crafting salads, garnishes, or creative plates, these greens are your go-to for vibrant dishes that captivate all winter long. 🌨️♨️ #RedWatercress #Watercress #BWQualityGrowers #LeafyGreens #VestaFoodservice

A special shoutout to Schaner Farms for creating the most stunning centerpiece at the Santa Monica Farmers Market! ✨ Every week, they grace the public with a breathtaking display, and on this week, we were so inspired by it that we chose it as the cover for our Cultivate Winter 2024 edition. Featuring the stars of the season—California citrus varieties—this masterpiece truly captures the essence of winter’s vibrant offerings. 🍊🍋 We can’t wait to see what creative display they’ll surprise us with next! 🌿 @schanerfarmstand This season’s Cultivate Winter 2024 dives into all things winter— from citrus varieties to cheeses, noodles, and beyond. There’s plenty of inspiration to go around, so stay tuned. 🙌 #SchanerFarms #WinterCitrus #FarmersMarket #CultivateWinter2024 #CaliforniaCitrus #SeasonalProduce #SantaMonicaFarmersMarket #VestaFoodservice

The secret to an unforgettable winter menu is here: locally grown Rosalba Radicchio. 🌸 Its vibrant pink leaves are as stunning as they are versatile, bringing elegance and a pop of color to any plate. Delicate yet bold, Rosalba Radicchio boasts a balanced flavor profile—mild bitterness with a hint of sweetness—that enhances salads, shines as a garnish, or adds depth to warm, comforting dishes. As winter approaches, this seasonal treasure is the perfect way to embrace the beauty of the season while elevating your culinary creations. 🍽️♨️ We're now picking these beauties up from @the_garden_of_ #RosalbaRadicchio #Radicchio #CaliforniaGrownProduce #LocallyGrown #VestaFoodservice #TheGardenOf

A huge congratulations to Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose for being featured in the LA Times’ Best LA Restaurants of 2024! 🎉🍝 You’ve set the bar high, and this recognition reflects your unwavering commitment to excellence. “But crucially, chef-owner Tal Ronnen and his team also luxuriate in the seasons, arranging artful plates by which you can mark the calendar. Fried artichokes over saffron and lemon sabayon in the spring segue to summertime salads of tomatoes and stone fruit carved into half-moons and parsnips chiseled into bronze pegs with roasted grapes for fall. The restaurant has the in on next-level plant-based cheese, including Climax blue cheese, with just the right hit of funk, scattered over a riff on carpaccio made with pears. Crossroads now has locations in Calabasas and Las Vegas, but I’m forever loyal to the cozy, clubby Melrose Avenue...” (Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times). We’re so proud to support your culinary journey and can’t wait to see what’s next! 🍽️💫 @crossroadskitchen Photo credit: Ron De Angelis / For The Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #CrossroadsKitchen #VestaFoodservice

Cheers to Mr. T for being named among the Best LA Restaurants of 2024 by the LA Times! 🥂✨ Your creativity and passion have made waves in the culinary world, and we’re honored to celebrate this milestone with you. “Angelenos are fickle creatures. Restaurants from around the world have attempted moves here, only to find that we’re unfazed by their popularity elsewhere. Mr. T, the two-year-old location of the Paris bistro with the same name, has carved a niche for itself in the middle of the buzzy Sycamore District... A few of the Paris restaurant’s dishes make appearances for dinner, like the mac and cheese with mimolette flambé set aflame at the table, but chef Alisa Vannah, who previously cooked at République, has made the restaurant her own. Vannah’s cooking is a quiet luxury, demure but powerful in its intention and flavors” (Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times). Keep inspiring us with your exceptional cuisine and unforgettable hospitality! 🍴 @mrtlarestaurant Photo credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #MrT #MisterTRestaurant #VestaFoodservice

Our sincerest congratulations to Chi Spacca for being recognized in the Los Angeles Times' "Best LA Restaurants of 2024." 🏆 Your dedication to excellence and innovation is an inspiration in the LA culinary scene. “In a city replete with excellent pizzerias and bakeries, Nancy Silverton’s focaccia di Recco remains one of the most impressive feats of flour, water and dairy. It’s a style of bread she fell in love with in the Ligurian town of Recco, then obsessed over for two years before introducing it to the menu at Chi Spacca. It’s made with dollops of salty cheese between two gossamer sheets of dough... Silverton and executive chef Armen Ayvazyan have a knack for delivering maximum impact with little to no flash. A recent special of grilled mackerel over Umbrian lentils dressed with olive oil was, just like the focaccia, the trotters and everything else on the table, stupefyingly great” (Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times). We take great pride in supporting your inspiring work and look forward to your continued success. 🤗 @chispacca Photo credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #ChiSpaccaRestaurant #VestaFoodservice

Congratulations to N/Soto for being recognized in the Los Angeles Times' "Best LA Restaurants of 2024." 🙌✨ Your dedication to excellence and innovation is an inspiration in the LA culinary scene. “While securing reservations at Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama’s kaiseki showcase n/naka remains one of the toughest feats in the known universe, their Mid-City izakaya led by head chef Yoji Tajima slips far more quietly under the radar. I keep a running list of dishes by which to persuade people of n/soto’s many merits... In the spirit of izakaya, the beverage program is full of smart options that the staff can discuss in depth. Lead bartender Reed Windle, in particular, devises intricate cocktails that marry the Japanese-California ethos, driven by fruits and spices” (Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times). Keep inspiring us with your exceptional cuisine and unforgettable hospitality! 👏 @nsotorestaurant Photo credit: Ron De Angelis / For The Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #N/Soto #N/SotoRestaurant #VestaFoodservice

We're thrilled to see Camphor be recognized in the LA Times' "Best LA Restaurants of 2024"! 🎉🍴 Your passion, creativity, and dedication continue to set the bar high in the culinary world. “Nearly every surface in the dining room has been painted white; walls and ceilings and tabletops take on a pearlier glow as daylight dims. The gracious staff helps decipher the ambiguously worded menu. It’s how you find understated knockouts like lentils simmered in a smoky broth made with lamb and spices — a dish introduced by Boonthanakit’s former co-chef Lijo George, who departed the restaurant this year. The luxury burger is just that, dripping in smoked Gouda and tomato remoulade and more caramelized onions. At the restaurant’s elegant bar, chase its excesses with a martini-adjacent cocktail splashed with absinthe and celery bitters” (Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times). Cheers to your success and the incredible dining experiences you bring to the table. Here's to even more achievements ahead! 🥂 @camphorla Photo credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #Camphor #CamphorRestaurant #VestaFoodservice

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Damian in DTLA for being recognized in the Los Angeles Times' "Best LA Restaurants of 2024." 🌟 Your exceptional talent and dedication to culinary excellence have earned this well-deserved distinction. “Damian remains the rare Los Angeles bridge linking Mexico City’s alta cocina momentum with Southern California’s culture and bounty. I was sad to see the restaurant discontinue brunch this year; it was one of L.A.’s great weekend meals that admittedly never quite found a steady audience. Its disappearance reminds me to return more often for dinner — for the incredible cooking led by Jesús “Chuy” Cervantes, the unflagging hospitality and the gorgeous, mod setting in a former Arts District warehouse” (Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times). It is an honor to support your craft and witness your contributions to the vibrant dining landscape of Los Angeles. Cheers to your continued success. 🥂 @damiandtla Photo credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times #BestLARestaurants2024 #BestLARestaurants #LATimesBestRestaurants #Damian #DamianRestaurant #DTLARestaurants #RusticCanyonRestaurant #VestaFoodservice