Yamashiro Farmers Market Opens Thursday

Last time we heard from Yamashiro about their Thursday night market, they announced .

Now comes word that Chef Brock Kleweno is switching up the menu of Yamashiro Grill. Instead of offering tacos, as he has the past two years, he's putting a spin on sliders, priced at $3 a piece. Each order will be served with homemade potato chips and sides of sambal chili ketchup and/or shiso ranch dressing. 

On the menu:

• Shortrib Slider with Yamashiro Homemade BBQ Sauce  
• Jidori Chicken Slider with Caramelized Onion & Almonds and Shiso-Pesto 
• Kurobuta Pork Carnitas with Scallion and Honey Mustard  
• Crab Slider with Remoulade and 5-spice corn salsa 

(Wondering what happened to Chef Brock's tacos? Head over to  where the farmers market-born item has found a permanent home.)

Among the market vendors confirmed for the 2012 season are Hillside Organic Farms, Lores Family Farms Fesh Veggies, Heirloom LA Italian Foods, Scotty B's Hot Sauces and CoolHaus Ice Cream Sandwiches. Homeboy Bakery will be among the new vendors at the market this year. For a complete list, click here. The market will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays.

Also making its grand opening for the season is Yamashiro's Pagoda Bar which will be open Thursday - Sunday from 5-10 p.m. For a look at the cocktail and small bites menu, head over to their blog.