Wineries, restaurants, farmers markets, farm markets
Just a few thoughts on the local wineries, restaurants and markets I’ve hit over the past week.
Sharrott Winery - Brian and the boys took me there for a Mother’s Day tasting. I’ll have a full report later in the week, but I just have to say how much I loved the wines and the owners.
Tutti Toscani - It’s been about a year since I last visited this restaurant that supports local producers and grows some of its own food in the beds surrounding the outdoor patio. I had lunch there last week with my mom (had the vegetarian panini for the first time – YUM). I wanted to remind you about this little gem of a BYO in Cherry Hill. Anna Maria told me the awnings for the patio would be up in the next couple of days and the gardens would be planted. If you’re heading out for a special dinner, consider Tutti Toscani and it’s outdoor patio. See my original thoughts on Tutti Toscani, here.
Haddonfield Farmers Market - I had a hectic Saturday so I ran quickly to the Haddonfield Farmers market to grab a few things instead heading to Collingswood where I would have spent much more. I got local strawberries. They are amazing. Haddonfield is a small market, but it’s good for a quick trip for fresh, local produce.
Springdale Farms Market – I told my mom I’d pick her up a pie to take to my brother’s for Mother’s Day. After the pies I’ve enjoyed from Springdale lately, I couldn’t even imagine grabbing a pie from the grocery store for her. I had thought I’d hit the Springdale table at the Collingswood Farmers Market Saturday morning, but since I didn’t have the time to get there, I made the time after church on Sunday to stop by Springdale Farm Market to get a strawberry rhubarb pie. So, so, so good.
I was thinking last night about how being committed to supporting local really makes a difference in the choices I make, and that I end up having some really great experiences because of those choices. Where did you end up this past week that you really enjoyed because you decided to support local?
