We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled post to talk about one simple topic: Local. As food brokers to local artisans, clearly we love us some Local. But why, you may ask?
Is it just because local is supposed to be better for the economy?
Is it because we love Austin so much we don't feel like working with people outside of Austin?
Or is it because of the beautiful community that surrounds Austin's food community? Yeah, that one sounds more like it.
In case you haven't noticed, Austin restaurants and foodies are all about supporting local farms and artisans. We see it every day when we take products out to restaurants and stores to buy – businesses love local. And even in talking with people on a regular basis about food, there is a growing awareness of eating organic, local, and freshly made goods.
Austin's food community also supports its members beyond the business side of things. The community saw a great example of this just a few weeks ago when a fundraising event was held in honor of a local food artisan who is battling cancer. There was music, food, an auction, and a great number of people out to support. The night was an amazing model of community.
And we see this community strengthening all over town as the network of chefs, restaurants, and farms becomes intertwined and even more bold in their call to eat local.
So let this post be an open love letter to Local and, more specifically, the Austin food community. We love doing business with y'all.
Is it just because local is supposed to be better for the economy?
Is it because we love Austin so much we don't feel like working with people outside of Austin?
Or is it because of the beautiful community that surrounds Austin's food community? Yeah, that one sounds more like it.
In case you haven't noticed, Austin restaurants and foodies are all about supporting local farms and artisans. We see it every day when we take products out to restaurants and stores to buy – businesses love local. And even in talking with people on a regular basis about food, there is a growing awareness of eating organic, local, and freshly made goods.
Austin's food community also supports its members beyond the business side of things. The community saw a great example of this just a few weeks ago when a fundraising event was held in honor of a local food artisan who is battling cancer. There was music, food, an auction, and a great number of people out to support. The night was an amazing model of community.
And we see this community strengthening all over town as the network of chefs, restaurants, and farms becomes intertwined and even more bold in their call to eat local.
So let this post be an open love letter to Local and, more specifically, the Austin food community. We love doing business with y'all.
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