Where The Chefs Shop
By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor
From out-of-the-way farm stands to the freshest fish markets, we've uncovered where the pros get their ingredients so you can shop like a gourmet chef.
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Chino Farms farm stand
6123 Calzada del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Top chefs and local gourmands pay top dollar for the fresh, high quality produce from the legendary, unassuming family farm stand. -
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St, San Diego, CA
Legendary fresh fish market tosses up the day's catch Pike's Market-style right off the boats, plus custom party trays and sushi. -
Specialty Produce
5255 Lovelock St, San Diego, CA
Go-to source for chefs and would-be chefs looking for the freshest available, locally-grown produce in town. -
Lemon Twist
8175 Del Dios Hwy, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Farm stand with certified organic lemons and citrus, plus broccoli, tomatoes and seasonal items like Julian apples and pears. -
Venissimo Cheese
754 W Washington, San Diego, CA
Mission Hills cheese shop with over 100 varieties that change weekly. Side items and spreads available, too. -
Aniata Cheese Company
2710 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA
Artisanal cheese shop carries hundreds of domestic and imported cheeses, boutique wines and more gourmet items, plus tastings and classes. -
Bread & CIE
350 University Ave, San Diego, CA
See what's baking fresh daily at Hillcrest's flagship artisan bakery
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Varietals Wine Merchant Incorporated
3045 Rosecrans St Ste 214, San Diego, CA
Affordable and premium priced wines from Napa, Sonoma, Pacific Northwest and international vineyards, plus rare and limited editions. -
Wine Bank
363 5th Ave Ste 100, San Diego, CA
No-frills wine lovers lift a glass to a well-stocked wine shop downtown with a helpful staff. -
Taste
1243 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Hillcrest cheese shop is a mecca for dinner-party hosts everywhere with all the latest in gourmet fixins'. -
Iowa Meat Farms
6041 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA
Locally-owned butcher, deli and gourmet market in Allied Gardens also boasts a vast wine selection and prepared foods. -
Enoteca Style
1445 India St, San Diego, CA
Italian wine bar and sandwich shop features paninis and salads in an intimate Little Italy setting. -
All Vegan
4669 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Organic, vegan, all-natural boutique features shoes, chocolates, gifts and other fun items for the eco-chic crowd.
