By Monica Boland for On Tap Online

July 1, 2012

The “eat local” movement has swept the nation. Health-conscious consumers and foodies alike are purchasing locally-grown food to support farmers and restaurants in their area. On July 26, almost 50 farms and restaurants in Loudoun County will join forces for an 11-day culinary celebration of local fare. The second annual Farm-to-Fork Loudoun offers restaurant patrons the opportunity to enjoy a truly field-to-table experience.

“If you’re a person who loves to eat local, there couldn’t be a better way to celebrate it,” said Farm-to-Fork Loudoun founder Miriam Nasuti. “I strongly encourage people to come and support what they believe in.”

Nasuti took a big step toward creating a sustainable local food economy in Loudoun County last year. The Leesburg resident decided to launch a countywide project that would build a lasting relationship between local farmers and restaurant owners. Each participating culinary venue features a special Farm-to-Fork Loudoun menu that includes at least 70 percent locally-sourced food from Loudoun farms, with libations from area vineyards, breweries and distilleries.Welcome to EditPad.org - your online plain text editor. Enter or paste your text here. To download and save it, click on the button below.

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