(photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market)

Many retailers and restaurants have reopened at the Original Farmers Market, which is offering dining at tables amply spaced in open areas in compliance with Los Angeles County guidelines. The market is the perfect place to find a gift for Father’s Day or spend an afternoon together with Dad.

Restaurants that have reopened include Bryan’s Pit Barbeque, China Depot, Local Ice, Mixology 101, Monsieur Marcel Bistro, Peking Kitchen, The French Crepe Company, The Village and Trejo’s Tacos. Retailers and service providers include Batson Barbershop, By Candlelight, Dewy Flowers, Essence of Nature, Kiehl’s, Ralph’s Key Shop, Taschen, Weiss Jewelry, WL Handmade and Zara.

The Original Farmers Market also features family-friendly merchants offering special ways to celebrate Father’s Day. Many of the businesses are run by fathers and their sons and grandsons, including Marconda’s Meats. Lou DeRosa, who assumed operations from his father Dave DeRosa, currently runs Marconda’s Meats with sons Cody and Tyler, while son Thomas can be found at Marconda’s Puritan Poultry.

Kip’s Toyland is a family-owned purveyor of classic games, toys, puzzles, costumes, stuffed animals and more. Founded by the late Irvin Kipper, the shop is run by his son, Don Kipper, and granddaughter Lily Kipper.

At Pampas Grill and Phil’s Deli & Grill, owner Francisco Carvalho has two children working by his side, Caio and Gabriela, who help operate the two restaurants.

Bar 326 and E.B.’s Beer & Wine are run by Gary Twinn, who works alongside his son Vincent. Gary Twinn manages the bars while Vincent bartends and manages the marketing and social media for both establishments. Stay tuned for the FM Bars reopening.

The Farmers Market also has merchants offering special treats for children. Local Ice offers ice cream and do-it-yourself cone and topping kits to make a delicious dessert at home. Order pints of Rocky Road, Bananas Foster, Cookie Monster, Samantha’s Sweet Strawberry and other flavors. The new Cone Package includes one pint of handcrafted ice cream or Italian ice, four sugar or wafer cones and four toppings.

Sticker Planet has been another favorite in Los Angeles since 1992. Thousands of stickers and activity books are available. Spend $20 or more at Sticker Planet this summer and receive a free Farmers Market coloring book.

Du-par’s Restaurant and Bakery is offering an afternoon tea special for celebrations with children. Order the children’s tea package for two to eight people with tea, assorted mini sandwiches, mini cupcakes and doughnuts, cupcakes, fresh fruit skewers and apple juice. Takeout and delivery orders for the tea special must be made two days in advance.

For those who prefer to shop from home, a variety of groceries and prepared meals are available for delivery using mercato.com and other delivery platforms. Parking remains free at the Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St. For information, call (323)933-9211, or visit farmersmarketla.com.