What happens when you’re committed to living a healthy lifestyle but you’re also a foodie?
Chicken and broccoli for every meal isn’t going to cut it – you want to enjoy the flavors and textures of plates created by talented chefs that fit your lifestyle goals and tickle your taste buds. Farm-to-table restaurants are a popular option across the United States, so make sure some of these find their way into your bucket list.
California Country Cuisine
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma wine country, you’ll find SingleThread Farm – Restaurant – Inn. SingleThread encompasses 24 acres of farmland, worked by hand to minimize harmful impacts. One of the things that makes this place unique is the planting of hundreds of varieties of foods that are used in the prized 3 Michelin-star Restaurant, where guests are treated to a 10-course, seasonal tasting menu. https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/
Arizona Harvest
In the beautiful Castle Hot Springs resort, Harvest restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates sourced from the gardens planted right next to your table. Dinner consist of a five-course tasting menu based on the day’s harvest. After your meal, you can take advantage of the hot springs or even treat yourself to the spa. You could even be so lucky and find yourself in the kitchen with the Chef learning how to make treats like grilled salsa or a delicious maple butter spread. https://www.castlehotsprings.com/dine/harvest-restaurant/
Live the Ranch Life in Colorado
Farm-to-table doesn’t mean just fruits and veggies. Sustainable Settings is a whole systems working ranch in the Crystal River Valley of Carbondale, Colorado. They boast raw dairy, meat, eggs, and extensive produce offerings. The people of Sustainable Settings are dedicated to the research and demonstration of organic sustainable agriculture. Come in for the Community PotLucks or stay at the ranch for an overnight camp-out. This is one unique and fun experience you don’t want to miss out on. http://sustainablesettings.org/argitourism/
The Barn in Tennessee
BlackberryFarm in Walland, Tennessee, is a showstopper. Guests can choose from three restaurants on the property, each offering the tastes of native Appalachia and foods from their garden. The Barn is just what it sounds like, a turn-of-the-century barn where diners can experience James Beard Award-winning cuisine, 9,000 varieties of wine, and over 300 whiskies and brandies – some of which you can’t get anywhere else but here.
https://www.blackberryfarm.com/wine-food/restaurants/the-barn
Full Circle at Primo
Primo’s award-winning Chef calls Primo the “ultimate, full circle” farm-to-table experience. Found in Rockland, Maine, Primo cares for three acres of vegetables that change seasonally, chickens, ducks, and pigs. Meals sourced from Primo, include honey, fresh fruit and veggies, eggs, edible flowers, smoked meats, and more. Come on a Sunday when they offer small plates like fried chicken with sage honey, fig and pig toast with goat cheese, and $2 oysters.
https://www.primorestaurant.com/
Seasonal Delight at Blue Hill
According to Food and Wine Magazine, Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a “life-changing” dining experience. Stone Barn is a working farm located 30 miles north of New York City. It focuses on the education of others about sustainability and conscious food choices. You won’t find a menu at Blue Hill, as diners will experience a “feast” filled with the best the season offers. Reservations include a walking tour of the property, having a unique experience of seeing exactly where your meal comes from. https://www.bluehillfarm.com/
