Forget about restaurant week in Philadelphia, why not check out something local? For the fifth year in a row, The South Jersey Independent Restaurant Association, most commonly known as SJ HOT Chefs, will host their its Annual Farm to Fork Week, a tribute to local farmers.
Throughout the summer, the Farm to Fork campaign will host cooking demonstrations, dinners, and “Feasts in the Fields,” beginning with Farm to Fork Week from July 17 to 23. During Farm to Fork Week, participating restaurants will create four-course menus, ranging from $25 to $35, featuring the finest locally grown products and ingredients.
Evesham Township has one local restaurant participating in the Farm to Fork Week. Scaturros, 841 South Route 73, will be offering the special four-course menu during the week.
The focus of Farm to Fork throughout its five-year history has been to support local farms and showcase the high quality of South Jersey produce. Dozens of local farms will participate in this year’s initiative, including 1895 Organic Farm, Duffield’s Farm Market, Hunters Farm, Mood’s Farm Market, Muth Family Farm and Spinella Farm. The SJ Hot Chefs are working closely with these and other farms to bring customers the freshest, most flavorful fruits, produce, and meats available.
“Nothing beats fresh and getting it right from the farm or the farmer at the market is about as good as it gets,” said Ed Cuneo, of Spinella Farm.
For more information on the week and a complete listing of restaurants participating in South Jersey, please click here.
