Eat Local Challenge
This tip comes from Sarah …
September is Eat Local Challenge month in Frederick! This month we challenge you to explore the agricultural wealth of our region and eat within a 100-mile radius of your home. Our everyday food choices have far-reaching effects impacting our environment, politics, culture, economics, and our health. Become a “locavore” this September and vote with your fork!
EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE- FREDERICK
Wednesday, August 30th at 6:30pm
The Common Market Community RoomThe event will feature a discussion on the importance of eating locally, the far-reaching impact of our individual food choices and an introduction to the September Challenge. The Common Market will provide some delicious snacks grown right here in our foodshed.
The purpose of this gathering is twofold. First we want to raise awareness of the shortcomings of the industrial agricultural model and bring together resources for local eating and sustainable agriculture right here in Frederick County. Secondly, this will be a great chance to meet other “locavores” in the area.
Sounds great!
Thanks, Guy! Did you see that the Eat Local Challenge was featured in the Gazette this morning? Rock on.
I have found 2 great places in Fred to buy bread & goodies — Proof (on Patrick St) and Stone Mill Bakery (on East St.) First rate.
Not a good luck on finding great eating places… La Paz was recommended but found that the salsa looks and tastes like winter tomato mush and nachos consisted of about 10 chips buried under a glop of cheese…
Sudzie, La Paz disappointed me the same. Try Cacique for Mexican. It’s better, less crowded and wait staff are not jaded college kids unwilling to do their job properly.
For great food at a high price tag, you can try:
Acacia on Market (Asian Fusion)
Tasting Room on Market (American)
Firestone’s on Market (American)
Also good food can be had at:
Mediterranean Grill @ Westview Shopping Center (Mediterranean)
Isabella’s on Market (Spanish Tapas)
and Chipotle for quick burritos.
Some good info on restaurants:
eatinfrederick.com
While I totally support dining at locally owned establishments, the idea is to support local farms. Down Time Cafe serves local foods, when they can. Plus, they have killer coffee (of course, not local, but it is delicious).
Chipotle, while delicious, has been aquired by McDonald’s, so even though I love the burritos, I don’t go there.
Has anyone tried Cafe Anglais? It is a tea shop on Market Street. They sell British goods (not quite local) but it is a great place for lunch!
Sarah, Chipotle has been already sold. And as far as I know they buy their stuff locally.
I do buy my stuff locally, anyway. I religiously go to the Farmer’s Market in Baughman’s lane every saturday. And I buy my fruits from Butler’s orchard if I’m in the vicinity.
Sudzie, there’s lots of great restaurants in the area. Why don’t you tell us what you do like, then maybe we can direct you somewhere special.
Thanks for the tip on chipotle. They really do have yummy burritos. I am just always skeptical of chain restaraunts. According to their website, they are very selective in choosing farmers and ingredients. I would love to see a list of where exactly they get their foods.
Maybe I’ll celebrate today with burrito.
I can’t believe no one has mentioned The Orchard on Market Street. As far as I know, they buy local and cook things in season. All of their stuff is organic/natural and the food is delicious! Especially the desserts. Everything is made from scratch in house. They are a bit expensive, but well worth the trip.
The Orchard is totally delicious and I go there whenever I meet someone for lunch downtown. They have the greatest lunch in town!
I am not sure that they get local foods, however. There are too many things on the menu that are out of season at any given time. I’d like to talk to the owner and find out for sure, though.
Delicious.
Great conversation –
I’m going to join the challenge for September.
The Common Market has great grab and go options as well as a yummy salad bar and prepared warm food options. Lots of choices for Omnivores as well as those who are seeking specific alternatives.
e.g.Vegetarian and Vegan.
They have color coded signs to help you identify locally grown produce. I’d love to see more and more of the brown signs (which indicate locally grown).
I’m wondering about how to find locally grown soybeans (I’m going to try to make my own tofu) and amaranth – enough to sustain me during September.