It's not often that you find yourself anxious to go with your husband to get his hair cut. I mean Saturday mornings are for sleeping in, yoga, or random trips to the Dollar Tree. There is only one
thing that will get me out of bed early, and that's a trip to the Brentwood Country Mart. That's right my friends because you see, that's where the Farmshop is located. While my husband chats up his barber and has his "ears lowered," as they say, I drool over
goods in the gourmet market and bakery. The selection of cheeses rivals none. I love that Farmshop carries Cowgirl Creamery's Mt. Tam and Pt. Reyes Bleu cheese as well as Terra goat and Baserri raw sheep. These plus dozens of other artisan and farmstand cheeses
will make any cheese plates you serve very impressive. Craft chocolates are beautifully displayed from chocolatiers such as Valerie, Mast Brothers, and other high end vendors. For the pantry, gourmet olive oils, vinegars, mustards, nuts, crackers, and
popcorn abound. Check out the beautiful meat case and pick up some Jidori chicken or a beautiful piece of brisket. Pick up a pound of Weiser Farms fingerling potatoes. They are delicious roasted with garlic and olive oil too. Saunter over to the wine
section if time allows and select a bottle of your favorite hard to find Flowers Chardonnay. Do not miss the bakery. This is my sole, and I mean this, my sole reason for getting out of bed. The bacon cheddar scone is the best I have ever had. Ever. You
will eat it standing in line. Buy two. I am not kidding. On Saturday you can buy the Strawberry Croissant too. Take advantage. Buy it! It's amazing, light, fruity, and flaky. Peanut butter cookies are chewy and sprinkled with sugar for extra crunch. I
love them. When they have shortbread, which isn't all of the time, grab it and hoard it. It is a little slice of heaven. Muffins are moist and fragrant. We love the blueberry. Get a cup of drip coffee, find a picnic table, and you're set. Oh yeah, don't
forget your husband in the barbershop. The Farmshop 225 26th Street, Santa Monica (310)566-2400 Hours: Bakery and Market hours may differ from restaurant. Call store.