Shake the Hand that Feeds You! We love our local farmers and want to do all we can to support them. Slicing into that ripe red tomato, sprinkling plump berries over a bowl of yogurt or simmering a big pot of greens fills us with gratitude.
This is real food, fresh as it gets, grown in our community by people we could actually meet. People who put in long hours and hard labor, nurturing seeds to harvest. And, who do this facing the variables of heat, drought, freezes, floods, pests, and blight. Despite all that, the benefits are boundless. Think about healthful delicious eating in harmony with the seasons. And how it supports families. A local economy. The greater good.
Throughout Nashville and the region, independent chefs and restaurateurs have become avid supporters of local farmers and producers. Because of a restaurant’s volume, it can have more impact. We spoke with Matt Farley, executive chef of the TomKats Hospitality Group about this importance. Working with owner Tom Morales, he is in charge of the menus for The Southern Steak and Oyster, The Southernaire, and ACME Feed and Seed.