Locals Only: 7 Farmer-Friendly Restaurants
By Keith Wagstaff, City Editor
Why eat locally? Because supporting nearby farms results in less fossil fuels consumed, little or no chemicals in your food, and a more robust local economy. Plus, some swear that local, seasonal fare just tastes better. Check out these New York restaurants that keep it all in the neighborhood.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl, New York, NY
This West Village eatery's menu is completely reliant on seasonal ingredients from local farms, including its own Blue Hill Farm in the Berkshires. -
Savoy
70 Prince St, New York, NY
How committed is this Soho restaurant to local ingredients? It gets honey from its own hives on New York City rooftops. -
Flatbush Farm
76 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This rustic Brooklyn spot doesn't just have a clever name--it relies on produce and dairy from nearby farms for its hearty comfort fare. -
Cookshop
156 10th Ave, New York, NY
A Chelsea eatery known almost as much for its celeb clientele as for its strong relationships with local farmers. -
Mas (farmhouse)
39 Downing St, New York, NY
Say "Oui!" to local, sustainable farming with country-French cuisine made from organic seasonal ingredients. -
Ronnybrook Milk Bar
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
This upstate dairy farm brings its beloved dairy products to a small Chelsea Market malt shop. -
Urban Rustic Market
236 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
Local, sustainable cuisine goes casual at this Williamsburg market serving sandwiches, breakfast plates, smoothies and seasonal specials.
