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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
FarmSource Spotlight: Wiers Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re relishing the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to one our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Wiers Farm:
Located in Willard, OH, Wiers Farm is a multi-generational family owned business that has been farming the same property since 1896! They have over 2,000 acres of farmland that help to provide our restaurants throughout the growing season with vegetables such as radishes and cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You'll even find their zucchini in our new Zucchini Lasagna!
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The Wiers Family
Located in Willard, OH, Wiers Farm is a multi-generational family owned business that has been farming the same property since 1896! They have over 2,000 acres of farmland that help to provide our restaurants throughout the growing season with vegetables such as radishes and cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You'll even find their zucchini in our new Zucchini Lasagna!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Harvest Valley Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re celebrating the fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is being featured on the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Harvest Valley Farm:
Harvest Valley Farm, located in Valencia, PA, is a fourth generation farm of the King family. Originally a poultry and produce farm in the early 50s, they began producing vegetables exclusively in 1982. They grow over 160 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and sell them all within 25 miles of their farm. Harvest Valley provides us with zucchini and yellow squash for our FarmSource Veggie Soup, slicing tomatoes for our Chicken Bruschetta, and cucumbers for our famous Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar!
The King family aims to provide the freshest produce possible by picking only the amount of vegetables they will market in the next 24 hours, every single day. You can also enjoy fresh produce from Harvest Valley Farms by visiting one of the following Farmers’ Markets:
You can also shop at their own Farm Market & Bakery located at 6003 Cunningham Rd., Gibsonia, PA or their Oakmont Market at 386 Coxcomb Hill Rd. Verona, PA.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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Harvest Valley Farm, located in Valencia, PA, is a fourth generation farm of the King family. Originally a poultry and produce farm in the early 50s, they began producing vegetables exclusively in 1982. They grow over 160 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and sell them all within 25 miles of their farm. Harvest Valley provides us with zucchini and yellow squash for our FarmSource Veggie Soup, slicing tomatoes for our Chicken Bruschetta, and cucumbers for our famous Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar!
The King Family
- East Liberty Penn Circle
- Monday 3:00 to 6:00 PM
- Forrest Hills Farmers’ Market (located in Forest Hills Presbyterian Church Parking Lot)
- Fridays 4:00 to 7:00 PM
- Monroeville Community Park (located at 2399 Tilbrook Rd.)
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
You can also shop at their own Farm Market & Bakery located at 6003 Cunningham Rd., Gibsonia, PA or their Oakmont Market at 386 Coxcomb Hill Rd. Verona, PA.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Wexford Farms
We’re relishing in the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms because local always tastes better! We want to introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Wexford Farms:
We are proud to be working with Wexford Farms, a local vegetable producer located in Wexford, PA. Owned and operated by the Mustovic Family, the farm got its start back in 1972 by current owner Paul’s grandfather, making him a third generation farmer! They use about 450 acres to grow all of their fresh vegetables that we love to enjoy.
Wexford Farms supplies us with many different types of produce including fresh cabbage for our housemade Coleslaw as well as fresh cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You can even find their zucchini in our Farmer’s Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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The Mustovic Family
We are proud to be working with Wexford Farms, a local vegetable producer located in Wexford, PA. Owned and operated by the Mustovic Family, the farm got its start back in 1972 by current owner Paul’s grandfather, making him a third generation farmer! They use about 450 acres to grow all of their fresh vegetables that we love to enjoy.
Wexford Farms supplies us with many different types of produce including fresh cabbage for our housemade Coleslaw as well as fresh cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You can even find their zucchini in our Farmer’s Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Brenckle's Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re relishing the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Brenckle’s Farm:
Brenckle’s Farm is located Butler, PA, and has been in operation for over 80 years! They provide us with cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar, and zucchini for our Hand-Breaded Zucchini Appetizer. We also use their tomatoes for our classic Chicken Bruschetta, making for a juicy and flavorful dish!
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Brenckle’s Farm is located Butler, PA, and has been in operation for over 80 years! They provide us with cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar, and zucchini for our Hand-Breaded Zucchini Appetizer. We also use their tomatoes for our classic Chicken Bruschetta, making for a juicy and flavorful dish!
The Brenckle Family
Brenckle’s Farms & Greenhouses are recognized as a Proven Winners Gold Key Grower for their wide selection and knowledge of PW Products as well as their understanding of the latest growing techniques. They are also a PW Certified Garden Center as they provide unique educational tools to help teach their customers best gardening practices!
Stop by one of their greenhouse locations to pick up supplies that are fresh from the farm:
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!Stop by one of their greenhouse locations to pick up supplies that are fresh from the farm:
- 543 Evans City Road (Route 68) Butler, PA 16001
- 3814 Mr. Troy Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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FarmSource Spotlight: Yarnick's Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re relishing the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to one of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Yarnick’s Farm:
To enjoy Yarnick’s fresh produce for yourself, stop by their Farm Market that is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM and located right on their farm in Indiana, PA! It’s filled with fresh vegetables, Black Angus Beef, and even a bakery. Don’t forget to stop by their fresh herb & lettuce greenhouse, where you can pick your own herbs like basil, chives, fill, cilantro, and red & green leaf lettuce!
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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The Yarnick Family
Yarnick’s Farm is a family owned vegetable, beef, and pork farm located in Indiana, PA. They have been farming for over 35 years! We use many of their fresh vegetables in our restaurants including zucchini in our new Zucchini Lasagna, plus cabbage, lettuce, and green peppers on our Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar.
In 2014, Yarnick's Farm received the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group's Award of Excellence for their significant contribution to the success of the company.
In 2014, Yarnick's Farm received the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group's Award of Excellence for their significant contribution to the success of the company.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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Friday, April 1, 2016
FarmSource Spotlight: Parma Sausage
Our FarmSource program continues year-round thanks to partnerships with local farms, dairies, and artisan producers. I'd like to introduce you to one of those partners.
First though, a refresher on our FarmSource program is probably in order. Simply put, FarmSource is the local purchasing program that we started in 2002. The program supports four segments, which we define as follows:
You might be surprised to learn how many local products are used throughout our menu. One of our Artisan producers that we support is Parma Sausage.
Parma Sausage is a meat distributor located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh.
The company was founded by the late Luigi Spinabelli, who passed the family business down to his daughter and son-in-law, Rina and John Edwards. When we first started working with them, 10 years ago, we dealt primarily with Rina and John, and over the last 5 years, their children have slowly starting to trickle back into the family business. I'm proud that we're working with such a passionate and homegrown business like Parma Sausage.
Our current menu uses Parma Chorizo Sausage. The Chorizo is used in both our Breakfast Burrito and our Spicy Chorizo Omelette. I had a chance to talk with our Executive Chef of Menu Development, John Frick, and he said, "The menu items featuring Parma's products are quite popular. Because Parma's products are also available to the public from their store in the Strip District, I have the pleasure of enjoying them not only at Eat'n Park, but also at home."
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First though, a refresher on our FarmSource program is probably in order. Simply put, FarmSource is the local purchasing program that we started in 2002. The program supports four segments, which we define as follows:
- Produce - Sourced within 150 miles from our local distributors. We selected these growers through farmer based organizations that assisted in the outreach of many of these growers.
- Dairy - Sourced within 150 miles from the milk processing facility. These dairies are independently owned and operated by farm families that choose not to treat their herds with rBGH (bovine growth hormone).
- Meat - Regional (located within 400 miles) meat producers. These facilities are USDA inspected and source their animals from farms that are within a three hour drive from the processing facility.
- Artisan - These producers devote their time, energy and passion to a limited line of products. Often these producers have a single product line, produced at a single facility. These companies range from a local hearth-baked bread company to a neighborhood ethnic sausage manufacturer.
You might be surprised to learn how many local products are used throughout our menu. One of our Artisan producers that we support is Parma Sausage.Parma Sausage is a meat distributor located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh.
The company was founded by the late Luigi Spinabelli, who passed the family business down to his daughter and son-in-law, Rina and John Edwards. When we first started working with them, 10 years ago, we dealt primarily with Rina and John, and over the last 5 years, their children have slowly starting to trickle back into the family business. I'm proud that we're working with such a passionate and homegrown business like Parma Sausage.
Our current menu uses Parma Chorizo Sausage. The Chorizo is used in both our Breakfast Burrito and our Spicy Chorizo Omelette. I had a chance to talk with our Executive Chef of Menu Development, John Frick, and he said, "The menu items featuring Parma's products are quite popular. Because Parma's products are also available to the public from their store in the Strip District, I have the pleasure of enjoying them not only at Eat'n Park, but also at home."
Until next time,
Jamie
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Friday, March 4, 2016
FarmSource™: Winter Edition
Winter is in full swing but that doesn’t mean our FarmSource program has come to a halt! We continually look to source local items that can be featured on our menu even when the snow is falling. Some prime examples include our milk products from Turner Dairy and pork from Clemens Food Group.
At Eat’n Park, we use many offerings from Turner Dairy including our milk, cottage cheese, sour cream and their award winning buttermilk which is used to make our housemade ranch dressing. One of the primary reasons we use Turner Dairy is because they are committed to ensuring the natural credibility of their milk supply by working with their farms to eliminate the use of rBST (Recombinant bovine growth hormone). Their commitment to produce a quality product is perfectly in sync with our own FarmSource goals.
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At Eat’n Park, we use many offerings from Turner Dairy including our milk, cottage cheese, sour cream and their award winning buttermilk which is used to make our housemade ranch dressing. One of the primary reasons we use Turner Dairy is because they are committed to ensuring the natural credibility of their milk supply by working with their farms to eliminate the use of rBST (Recombinant bovine growth hormone). Their commitment to produce a quality product is perfectly in sync with our own FarmSource goals.
The products we use from Clemens Food Group include bacon, breakfast sausage and the pork chop in our popular Sesame Pork Chop dinner entrée. Our friends at Clemens Food Group are quite progressive in the pork industry. They are leaders within their production systems through continuous improvement processes, innovation, and for having one of the most strict animal welfare guidelines in the industry.
Another one of our close partners is Yarnick’s Farm, who throughout the year provides us with produce such as grape tomatoes, zucchini, and lettuce for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. The farm also has the technology to grow produce in the winter months in their greenhouses. (These greenhouses are heated and have lights so they can grow produce 365 days a year!). Right now, they’re testing green leaf lettuce for us that we hope to feature on our Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bar in early spring.
As you can see, our partnerships not only continue to expand our offerings in our restaurants, but also supply a boost to the local economy.
Until next time,
Jamie
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015
FarmSource Spotlight: Laurel Vista Farm
We’re relishing the abundance of fresh flavors from our local farms because local always tastes better! We would like to introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Laurel Vista Farm:
Located in Somerset, PA, Laurel Vista Farms has been family owned and operated for over 100 years! Currently run by the Soldano and Stafford Families, they supply us with green beans which we use in our FarmSource Veggie Soup. The soup can be found daily on our Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bar!
You can purchase their fresh snap green beans, spud potatoes, and sweet onions at several local grocery stores around the area. For the tech savvy shopper, they have an online store where they sell homemade jar products including “Wild & Wicked Pickled Peppers” and “Somerset Sweet Onion & Garlic Jam.”
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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The Soldano & Stafford Families
Located in Somerset, PA, Laurel Vista Farms has been family owned and operated for over 100 years! Currently run by the Soldano and Stafford Families, they supply us with green beans which we use in our FarmSource Veggie Soup. The soup can be found daily on our Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bar!
You can purchase their fresh snap green beans, spud potatoes, and sweet onions at several local grocery stores around the area. For the tech savvy shopper, they have an online store where they sell homemade jar products including “Wild & Wicked Pickled Peppers” and “Somerset Sweet Onion & Garlic Jam.”
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Harvest Valley Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re celebrating the fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is being featured on the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Harvest Valley Farm:
Harvest Valley Farm, located in Valencia, PA, is a fourth generation farm of the King family. Originally a poultry and produce farm in the early 50s, they began producing vegetables exclusively in 1982. They grow over 160 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and sell them all within 25 miles of their farm. Harvest Valley provides us with zucchini and yellow squash for our new Farmer’s Market Pasta and FarmSource Veggie Soup, slicing tomatoes for our Bruschetta Flatbread appetizer, and cucumbers for our famous Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar!
The King family aims to provide the freshest produce possible by picking only the amount of vegetables they will market in the next 24 hours, every single day. You can also enjoy fresh produce from Harvest Valley Farms by visiting one of the following Farmers’ Markets:
You can also shop at their own Farm Market & Bakery located at 6003 Cunningham Rd., Gibsonia, PA or their Oakmont Market at 386 Coxcomb Hill Rd. Verona, PA.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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Harvest Valley Farm, located in Valencia, PA, is a fourth generation farm of the King family. Originally a poultry and produce farm in the early 50s, they began producing vegetables exclusively in 1982. They grow over 160 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and sell them all within 25 miles of their farm. Harvest Valley provides us with zucchini and yellow squash for our new Farmer’s Market Pasta and FarmSource Veggie Soup, slicing tomatoes for our Bruschetta Flatbread appetizer, and cucumbers for our famous Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar!
The King Family
- East Liberty Penn Circle
- Monday 3:00 to 6:00 PM
- Forrest Hills Farmers’ Market (located in Forest Hills Presbyterian Church Parking Lot)
- Fridays 4:00 to 7:00 PM
- Monroeville Community Park (located at 2399 Tilbrook Rd.)
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
You can also shop at their own Farm Market & Bakery located at 6003 Cunningham Rd., Gibsonia, PA or their Oakmont Market at 386 Coxcomb Hill Rd. Verona, PA.
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Wexford Farms
We’re relishing in the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms because local always tastes better! We want to introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Wexford Farms:
We are proud to be working with Wexford Farms, a local vegetable producer located in Wexford, PA. Owned and operated by the Mustovic Family, the farm got its start back in 1972 by current owner Paul’s grandfather, making him a third generation farmer! They use about 450 acres to grow all of their fresh vegetables that we love to enjoy.
Wexford Farms supplies us with many different types of produce including fresh cabbage for our housemade Coleslaw as well as fresh cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You can even find their zucchini in our new Farmer’s Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad. We also use their green peppers in our South of the Border Stack, which is always a breakfast favorite!
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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The Mustovic Family
We are proud to be working with Wexford Farms, a local vegetable producer located in Wexford, PA. Owned and operated by the Mustovic Family, the farm got its start back in 1972 by current owner Paul’s grandfather, making him a third generation farmer! They use about 450 acres to grow all of their fresh vegetables that we love to enjoy.
Wexford Farms supplies us with many different types of produce including fresh cabbage for our housemade Coleslaw as well as fresh cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar. You can even find their zucchini in our new Farmer’s Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad. We also use their green peppers in our South of the Border Stack, which is always a breakfast favorite!
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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FarmSource Spotlight: Dawson’s Orchards
Local always tastes better, and this summer we’re enjoying fresh flavors from local farms. We would like to introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is highlighting the menu at our restaurants! Read on to learn more about Dawson’s Orchards:
Located in rural Enon Valley, PA, Dawson’s Orchards were established in 1946 and is currently run by the McQuiston family, who are second generation farmers! They grow many different types of fruit on their 30 acres of land, including apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, as well as an assortment of berries and prune plums. In a few short weeks, you’ll be able to find several varieties of their apples on our Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bar including Paula Reds, Ginger Golds, and Jersey Macs.
Want to pick up some fresh apples for yourself? You can visit their orchard at 122 Petersburg Road, Monday thru Saturday from 9AM to 4 PM. They are also regulars at the following farmers markets throughout the summer and fall:
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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The McQuiston Family
Located in rural Enon Valley, PA, Dawson’s Orchards were established in 1946 and is currently run by the McQuiston family, who are second generation farmers! They grow many different types of fruit on their 30 acres of land, including apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, as well as an assortment of berries and prune plums. In a few short weeks, you’ll be able to find several varieties of their apples on our Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bar including Paula Reds, Ginger Golds, and Jersey Macs.
Want to pick up some fresh apples for yourself? You can visit their orchard at 122 Petersburg Road, Monday thru Saturday from 9AM to 4 PM. They are also regulars at the following farmers markets throughout the summer and fall:
- The Original Farmers Market (located at 151 Park Rd. McDonald, PA)
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights starting at 5:30 PM
- Sewickley Farmers’ Market (located at St. James Parking Lot)
- Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Want to learn more? Click here to find out about all of our FarmSource partners!
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Monday, July 20, 2015
FarmSource Spotlight: Wiers Farm
Local always tastes better, and right now, we’re relishing the abundance of fresh flavors from local farms. Let us introduce you to a few of our local partners whose fresh produce is amping up the menu at our restaurants this summer! Read on to learn more about Wiers Farm:
Located in Willard, OH, Wiers Farm is a multi-generational family owned business that has been farming the same property since 1896! The have over 2,000 acres of farmland that help to provide our restaurants with vegetables such as radishes and cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar, and green peppers for our delicious FarmSource Veggie Omelette. You can even find their zucchini and yellow squash in our new Farmer’s Market Pasta!
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The Wiers Family
Located in Willard, OH, Wiers Farm is a multi-generational family owned business that has been farming the same property since 1896! The have over 2,000 acres of farmland that help to provide our restaurants with vegetables such as radishes and cucumbers for our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar, and green peppers for our delicious FarmSource Veggie Omelette. You can even find their zucchini and yellow squash in our new Farmer’s Market Pasta!
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