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Bristol Farms

First in Freshness, Flavor and Foodie Fun

Walk into any Bristol Farms grocery store, including the beautiful new Yorba Linda location, and you’ll realize at once you’ve entered the food-lover’s nirvana. In every department and down every aisle, you’ll find a bliss-inducing selection of exceptional gourmet foods and beverages, along with organic goods, imported delicacies and hard-to-find specialty items. 

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two, an entertaining get-together with friends or a magnificent holiday feast for a crowd, Bristol Farms can help you create an extraordinary gastronomical experience, from the first sip of that appetite-whetting aperitif to the last bite of a deliciously decadent dessert!

A CUT ABOVE
Visit their unparalleled meat department, which features USDA prime steaks, dry-aged beef, air-chilled poultry, European-style veal, purebred Berkshire pork and many more mouthwatering choices. Bristol Farms artisans know their rancher partners personally and work with them directly to provide premium meats that are humanely raised and antibiotic- and hormone-free. As a result, customers can always count on superior taste and texture. If selecting and preparing the perfect cut seems a bit daunting, you’ll definitely want to consult their master butchers, who are always available to offer helpful advice, answer cooking questions and make creative serving suggestions. 

THE BEST CATCHES

Hooked on seafood? Bristol Farms makes a splash in that department as well, with an extensive array of fresh, delicious and sustainable seafood, sure to net plenty of compliments at your dinner table. Plus, satisfy that sushi craving with restaurant-quality sushi prepared around the clock. Their sushi experts use time-honored recipes and the freshest seafood—like buttery salmon and Japanese-grown Hamachi yellowtail—to handcraft each item the traditional way.

PEAK PRODUCE

You just can’t beat Bristol Farms’ tremendous selection of top-notch produce and their passionate commitment to quality. They buy directly from farmers to ensure straight-from-the-source goodness, and they provide 400-plus varieties of organic and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, from California-grown avocados to the most exotic tropical fruits. 

GENEROUS SPIRITS

Nothing gets your party started like a refreshing glass of wine or the perfectly mixed cocktail. Bristol Farms helps you pour on the charm with a wide variety of fine domestic and imported wines, favorite artisan spirits and the best craft brews available. Be sure to pick up a copy of their monthly Wine Gazette, an invaluable compendium of wine recommendations, tasting notes and pairing suggestions from their vast staff of vino specialists. 

CHEESE TO PLEASE

Speaking of pairing, complement your wine picks with a tantalizing cheese board, which makes a unique dessert or elegant appetizer. Bristol Farms offers 350-plus varieties of cheese from around the world, each aged to lip-smacking perfection. Then choose from three dozen types of condiments and snacks to serve alongside, including jams from Italy, fruit pastes from Spain and other international delights. 

SWEETEST ENDINGS

For a sumptuous dessert on the sinful side (as well as fresh breads for any meal), feast your eyes—and other senses—on their spectacular selection of luscious baked goods, including pastries, pies, cakes, cupcakes and their signature chunky-chocolatey masterpiece, “The Cookie,” served warm every day. You can also order fully custom cakes for a special occasion or celebration. 

GOURMET ON THE GO

Our busy lives and tight schedules can make daily meal preparation a challenge—and grabbing fast food is rarely a good speedy solution. Fortunately, Bristol Farms offers a number of quick and convenient options that are tasty and healthy. 

Pop in for their high-quality, ready-made seasonal salads and sandwiches. Or a Bristol Farms deli chef can prepare a sandwich your way, with such succulent choices as honey-glazed ham, grilled tri-tip and hand-carved roasted turkey. Plus, poke fans will fall for their self-serve bar with authentic tuna and salmon poke, along with an assortment of sweet-and-savory toppings—avocados, seaweed, scallions and more—for building the bowl of your dreams.

FINE FOODIE EVENTS

Mark your calendars because Bristol Farms stores host a number of exciting seasonal events for customers, including these popular picks: 

+ Hatch Chile Roastings (summer/fall): Learn all about these spicy-smoky peppers from New Mexico, see how they’re roasted in a spinning cage and sample exclusive Hatch-infused items, including Hatch Pepper Chicken Sausage, Hatch Pepper Tenderloin, Hatch Pepper Corn Bread, Hatch Pepper Scones, Hatch Pepper Cream Cheese and many more.

+ Butcher’s Bonanzas (summer/fall): Score the lowest prices of the year on Bristol Farms’ premium cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and more. Get cooking tips from their artisan butchers and sample an amazing selection of meats, sides and sauces. Certain locations also turn this bonanza into quite the extravaganza, with live music, pie-eating contests and other family-friendly activities!

+ Seafood Roadshows (summer/fall): Dive into their massive selection of fresh, wild-caught seafood and get exclusive savings on whole fish, fillets, shrimp and more. Plus, enjoy complimentary portion cutting, seasoning and packaging with any purchase. 

+ Ice Cream Socials (late summer): Beat the heat with fantastic frozen treats, generously scooped up by a number of ice cream vendors and served with all the delectable toppings. 

+ Wine and Cheese Tastings (year-round): Sip and nibble to your heart’s—and palate’s—content with each indulgent wine-and-cheese pairing. You don’t have to be a sommelier or fromager to appreciate all the exquisite flavors, but you might become a connoisseur anyway!

For a detailed list of upcoming events, along with dates and locations, visit BristolFarms.com/Events.

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