Renegade Craft Fair Los Angeles, 2016

My best friend and I now have annual things we go to.  One of them is Renegade Craft Fair in LA.  This past weekend was the summer show, so we went on Saturday.  After having brunch at Crossroads Kitchen (it was pricey, but really good!), we grabbed some tea at Alfred's and headed over.

Renegade is a neat spot where local, small businesses can showcase their wares.  They have everything from home decor to food, jewelry, clothes, etc.  Most everything is handmade, or at least partly handmade.  I love supporting local, small businesses, so I got a couple of things.  I bought a deodorant spray and solid from Cee Cee & Bee, a cold brew bottled coffee from Knight Owl Coffee,  washable face pads from Facekins (you can read my review here), and some Health-Ade kombucha because I like the taste.  It was hot (of course it was; it's SoCal in July), but not as bad as last year.  The prices for the products can be a bit astronomical, in my opinion.  For instance, ~$180.00 for a canvas tote bag seems a bit excessive, but there are some pretty great finds.

The fair is located at the Grand Park, past the fountain and splash area.  There are several tents, food trucks, and bathrooms/port-o-privies (thank goodness!), which means there is plenty to see.

This door is a unicorn riding a bike!

Tea & Water

"Cheese" plate w/dried fruit,
nuts, and bread

"Chicken" and waffles w/spicy
maple syrup.

Benedict (our least favorite).

This sign in the bathroom...

Potatoes!

Mint tea w/soy milk & boba.

Lollipops w/plantable sticks!

Renegade is a neat spot where local, small businesses can showcase their wares.  They have everything from home decor to food, jewelry, clothes, etc.  Most everything is handmade, or at least partly handmade.  I love supporting local, small businesses, so I got a couple of things.  I bought a deodorant spray and solid from Cee Cee & Bee, a cold brew bottled coffee from Knight Owl Coffee,  washable face pads from Facekins (you can read my review here), and some Health-Ade kombucha because I like the taste.  It was hot (of course it was; it's SoCal in July), but not as bad as last year.  The prices for the products can be a bit astronomical, in my opinion.  For instance, ~$180.00 for a canvas tote bag seems a bit excessive, but there are some pretty great finds.

The fair is located at the Grand Park, past the fountain and splash area.  There are several tents, food trucks, and bathrooms/port-o-privies (thank goodness!), which means there is plenty to see.

My purchases for the day.  Sorry for the crappy photo!

A view of the fair.

T-we Tea

Some fun jewelry

Frost'D

More Frost'd

I think my cat was the
inspiration for this card!

Oh, Hello Friend

After we finished at Renegade, we  went to see the Lotus Festival, and then grabbed some dinner at Sage.  It was so good!  The first time we tried to go there the kitchen had closed.  This time, they were open.  We split nachos and each got a bowl.  The jackfruit "carnitas" nachos came piled high with pickled jalapeño cabbage, jackfruit "carnitas", cashew nacho "cheese", pico de gallo, and black beans.  I got the Brazilian Bowl, which had plantains, kale, pico de gallo, guacamole, fried leeks & jalapeño, mushrooms, and a rice/quinoa combo.  A raw, sweet, spicy, sauce was served on the side.  My BFF got the Bowl of Soul, which contained a fried "mac & cheese" ball (the breading was made with almond flour, and really delicious), biscuit & gravy, sweet potato, grilled corn, black beans, quinoa, kale, and pickled jalapeño cabbage.  We also had KindKreme after, which was yummy.  Many of the flavors are less creamy than traditional ice cream, so I would suggest a chocolate flavor.  They have a far less icy texture & flavor than the other flavors.

So many booths and people!

Lake view 1.

Lake view 2.

Jackfruit "carnitas" nachos.

Brazilian Bowl w/plantains.

The Bowl of Soul.

    

The sunset over Los Angeles.