Thursday, December 6, 2007

Guilt-free Local Restaurants

Harvest Welcome to Harvest, St. Louis’ home of Seasonal Market Cuisine. We have always been very proud of the quality of our food. We use well-marbled beef, non-endangered fish, and sustainable agricultural products. When available, we purchase many of our products from organic sources. Our products are brought in fresh, not frozen, and yes, we make all of our vegetable, beef, fish, and chicken stocks from scratch – never from a canned base. As our patrons, it is important for you to know that we are cooking not only with fresh, flavorful ingredients in our kitchen, but with the environment in our minds. We strive to excel at “slow food” here, and hope that you will enjoy our daily efforts to combine sustenance with artistry, flavor, texture, and craft. $$$

Cardwell's at Plaza Frotenac With a special devotion to local, seasonal ingredients, our carefully crafted menu boasts the heart of comfort food and the flair of culinary innovation. We believe in ample portions, hearty flavors and lively table conversation. Our menu changes daily to offer guest the season’s best flavors and freshest ingredients. $$

The St. Louis Originals is a collaborative of independently owned and operated restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food and friendship that’s indigenousness to St. Louis neighborhoods.

2 comments:

B-Rye said...

Harvest is great! Don't tell PETA, but I tried the foie gras when I was there too, just for the experience. Otherwise, though, everything was fresh and delicious. What I really admire about them is that they change their menu frequently to reflect seasonal items, so you know what you're getting isn't out-of-season and not fresh.

Liz said...

Riddles is also a great local/seasonal option. Their menu changes daily, and their owner makes a real commitment to building relationships with St. Louis area farmers and producers.

Also great parts of riddles: outdoor seating, great music (I recommend Uncle Albert the first Saturday of every month), and Bells beer!