Newsroom
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Contact: Susan Kalish 703-228-3330 (voice) 703-228-4743(TTY)
Local Foods, Local Chefs Program Kicks Off Sept. 15
Arlington restaurants to feature locally-grown food
Starting September 15 and continuing each week through October 14, dine at participating Arlington restaurants and enjoy a dinner made with locally grown and raised ingredients. Supporting local vendors strengthens our local economy. But supporting local farmers goes even further. You’ll be helping to keep farmland in production and your food is fresher -- often picked just the day before.
Event kickoff: Sept. 15
Join Arlington County Board Vice-Chairman Jay Fisette at the Local Foods, Local Chefs Kickoff September 15, 6-9 p.m. at Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Boulevard, where you’ll enjoy some tastings and get a chance to meet local farmers and learn more about the benefits of local foods.
Participating restaurants
On its designated night, each of the Arlington restaurants below will feature a dinner made with locally-grown ingredients:
- Sept. 16: Liberty Tavern, 3195 Wilson Blvd.
- Sept. 17: Santa Fe Café, 1500 Wilson Blvd.
- Sept. 22: Willow Restaurant, 4301 N Fairfax Dr.
- Sept. 23: Tallulah Restaurant and EatBar, 2761 Washington Blvd.
- Sept. 29: Eventide Restaurant, 3165 Wilson Blvd.
- Oct. 6: Restaurant Vero, 5723 Lee Hwy.
- Oct. 13: Restaurant 3, 2950 Clarendon Blvd.
Learn more about the program>>>
Film screenings & discussions
To complement the dining experiences, come to our series of film viewings and discussions at Fairlington Community Center (3308 S. Stafford St.):
- Sept. 30: The True Cost of Food
- Oct. 7: The Garden
- Oct. 14: FRESH
For more information, call 703-228-6400 or visit the project web page.
Local Foods, Local Chefs is sponsored by Arlington County, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Clarendon Alliance, Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, Crystal City Business Improvement District, Rosslyn Business Improvement District and Slow Food DC.
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
