A COMMUNITY PILLAR

from Winter 2023

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It’s the hub of activity in Western Malibu and the anchor tenant at Trancas Country Mart. It’s a gathering place where friends and neighbors start their morning, preparing for a busy day buoyed by the delicious coffees, smoothies, health shots, and juices served by the friendly baristas, many of whom are on a first-name basis with customers. One is welcome here. Waiting for their beverages, neighbors catch up, surfers share stories about epic waves and customers make new friends.

Offering an array of well-displayed products, including beautiful produce, a hot bar, a sushi bar, a full-service deli, and bakery, Vintage Grocers is upscale, yet welcoming. If you need to catch breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Vintage has you covered. If you need to order a beautiful cake for a special occasion, Vintage has you covered. If you need to quickly pick up diapers, paper towels, or other necessities, Vintage has you covered. If you need to have a meal catered, the talented team at Vintage will curate all the details impeccably – you’ll look like a star and Vintage did all the work. Perfect!

On any given Saturday, while customers hustle and bustle, Vintage has new vendors handing out samples of their in- novative products. Vintage is first to market with many items.

The company also hosts fun community events for all the holidays – from Halloween on the Green, with free hot beverages and trick-or-treating, to samples of the catering menu for Thanksgiving, Easter, and all holidays, to Santa visiting as delighted wee ones enjoy delicious snacks and arts and crafts, to special events for all other community occasions, Vintage is always leading the way in organizing wonderful gatherings for both locals and visitors. There’s always something on at West Malibu’s cutting-edge grocer! Look for fun, themed dinners on Vintage’s spa- cious patio in 2023. Expect the best – you won’t be disappointed.

However, what really distinguishes Vintage is the company’s sincere commitment to the Malibu community. Impressively, it’s one of those businesses that helps behind the scenes, quietly and consistently making a wonderful local impact.

“Christy OBryan and Vintage Grocer’s generosity is unparalleled!” said Nora Cohen, Director of Malibu’s Big Heart Ranch and Farm, a nature-based community center and animal rescue sanctuary. “We are beyond grateful for their weekly food contributions. Our restorative rescue herd of farm animals is healthier than ever as a result.” Cohen added, “Our animals help so many people in the community so the fact that Vintage rallies back for them is an absolute blessing!”

What’s so fun is that Cohen often sends pictures of her four-legged charges enjoying Vintage’s produce – always triggering a wonderful smile from viewers who wonder, “Do hogs actually smile?”

Heartily agreeing about Vintage’s generosity and community impact, Kay Gabbard, a Community Assistance Resource Team volunteer and a member of Malibu Methodist Church, sings Vintage Grocer’s praises. Malibu Magazine caught up with Gabbard one day in the Trancas parking lot as she and Carlos, one of Vintage’s many terrific employees who help to gather donations for the community, were loading baked goods into Gabbard’s car.

Community Events

Big Heart Ranch

Vintage Grocers generously donates produce to Big Heart Ranch animal rescue sanctuary, much to the delight of the animals.

“Vintage always helps our small but mighty church serve meals for the community five days a week,” Gabbard said. “The baked goods they donate help to feed and enrich those who need it.”

Vintage Grocers takes part in organizing many community events for all holidays, from Halloween on the Green to catering menus for Thanksgiving and Santa visiting for Christmas.

Santa Monica

When you’re in Western Malibu visit Vintage Grocers – see old friends and make new ones and enjoy the warm, convivial vibe – and grab a cup of delicious coffee and something from the well-curated hot bar. Everyone’s welcome at Vintage.