Valle de Viñales is a farming and agricultural area in the north-central Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. Surrounded by mountains Viñales Valley is scattered with dramatic rocky outcrops. The impressive landscape most notable for the mogotes, limestone cliffs that rise up like giant bubbles from the valley floor. The fertile soil and climate both […]
Harmony Ridge Farms will be providing their fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables to our chefs for the four-course dinner at Community Table this year. On a recent visit to the farm the tables inside the barn were loaded with colorful vegetables and fruits. Green and red apples, the last of the summer peaches, peppers, squashes, […]
Joining the crew of local chefs for Community Table isn’t new for Chef Chris Blackburn. Last year his smoked lamb tamale was an exceptional addition to the multi-course dinner. Chris can be found cheffing currently at not one but two restaurants, both new to him. Steak Street, an award winning restaurant in High Point and […]
Voted #1 Chef in Guilford County under 30 this year! That’s right, our head chef for this years Community Table is our youngest ever. Suffice it to say Anders Benton, executive chef at GIA DrinkEatListen is under 30 – a youngster by any standard. Benton was also honored with second place in the “Best Chef” […]
Last year I attended Community Table 2018, Triad Local First’s fund-raiser, as a behind the scenes blogger. This year I am co-charing the event. Without a doubt last year was a fantastic time with local chefs, breweries, farms, distilleries and foodies buzzing about like hungry bees. This year will be an over the top event […]
Recently I had the privilege of meeting Amie, owner of Francesca’s Dawn Farm in Halifax, Va. Let me tell you if you live in the Triad of North Carolina and aren’t ordering your meat, poultry, etc from Amie you are missing out. Engaging in ethical, transparent and local beliefs Amie and her family are excited […]
