Eater Inside: FOOD

Other than the fact that calling your cafe FOOD makes for difficult Googling, this stylish market/cafe/catering hub has made some waves with those who've found it. Located in the old Mertz Market in Rancho Park, FOOD is the brainchild of Judy Ornsetin, who was executive chef for two prominent catering companies, Somerset and Someone's in the Kitchen, business partner Nancy Arum, who worked for both Scharffen Berger Chocolate and Valrhona, and Ornstein's husband Jon Evans. FOOD sells gourmet foodstuffs like to-go salads, fresh soups, sandwiches (the grilled cheese, tomato and bacon sounds like a winner), comforting yet wholesome food, lots of vegetarian items. In the market, wines, baked goods, coffees. Picnic weather is starting---definitely one to add to the list.