Forwarding to youall a note from Susan Kalish. Director of Marketing & Communications, Arlington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Local Foods, Local Chefs

Starting September 15 and continuing each week through October 14, dine at participating Arlington restaurants and enjoy a dinner made with locally grown ingredients. Supporting local vendors strengthens our local economy. But supporting local farmers goes even further. You’ll be helping to keep farmland in production and your food is fresher when it was just picked the day before.

Join County Board member Jay Fisette at the Local Foods, Local Chef Kickoff September 15, 6-9pm at Whole Foods, 2700 Wilson Boulevard where you’ll enjoy some tastings and get a chance to meet local farmers and learn more about the benefits of local foods. And then on to the dinners! Each of the restaurants below will feature a dinner on their designated night that was make with locally grown ingredients.

September 16 Liberty Tavern, 3195 Wilson Blvd.

September 22 Willow Restaurant, 4301 N Fairfax Dr.

September 23 Tallulah Restaurant and EatBar, 2761 Washington Blvd.

September 29 Eventide Restaurant, 3165 Wilson Blvd.

October 6 Restaurant Vero, 5723 Lee Hwy.

October 13 Restaurant 3, 2950 Clarendon Blvd.


To keep your brain as full as your belly, come to our series of film viewings and discussions at Fairlington Community Center (3308 S Stafford St.)

September 30 The True Cost of Food

October 7 The Garden

October 14 FRESH

Local Foods, Local Chefs is sponsored by Arlington County, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Clarendon Alliance, Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, Crystal City Business Improvement District, Rosslyn Business Improvement District, and Slow Food DC. Support local farms! Support local chefs! Enjoy delicious food! Doing the right thing never tasted so good. For more information call 703-228-6400 or go to http://offices.ext.vt.edu/arli...chefs_arlington.html.