The Orlando chapter of Slow Food USA is working to raise awareness of the Slow Food philosophy in our Central Florida community by organizing the first-ever Slow Food Orlando Eat Local Week January 25- 31, 2010. At least 20 local farmers and artisans and over 20 restaurants including Primo, Journeys at Alaqua, and The Ravenous Pig will be participating. Goals of Eat Local Week:
Emphasize that eating local in Central Florida is not only possible, it’s delicious. The Eat Local Week definition of “local” is anything within 200 miles of Orlando’s city center. Featured farmers and artisans for Eat Local week come from as far away as Clewiston.
Help local restaurants, farmers and artisans to develop lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Slow Food Orlando wants to see locally owned and operated farms and restaurants succeed. By facilitating relationship building between Central Florida dining establishments, farmers, ranchers, and artisans we hope to help businesses grow and become more profitable.
Build consumer awareness of local food and farmers, and promote reconnection with family and friends around the dinner table. Slow Food is all about taking the time to savor the food we eat and the people we share it with. When our food is produced in a sustainable, responsible and consciences manner it is healthier for the environment and healthier for us.
Raise awareness about the importance of a local food economy and keeping money in our community. Purchasing food direct from producers or dining out at restaurants that feature locally grown ingredients cuts out the middle man and puts your money directly in the pocket of the people who produce your food. When you, the consumer, spend your money with local businesses those businesses reinvest your dollars in the community, thus contributing to a more sustainable future for Central Florida’s food system.
Participating restaurants
Austins Coffee
929 West Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
www.austinscoffee.com
Big Wheel Provisions
Audubon Park Community Market
1842 East Winter Park Road
Orlando, FL
www.bigwheelprovisions.com
Cress
103 West Indiana Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
www.cressrestaurant.com
Dandelion Communitea Café
618 N Thornton Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
www.dandelioncommunitea.com
Eden Bar
1300 South Orlando Avenue,
Maitland, FL 32751
www.enzian.org
Harmoni Market- College Park
2305 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
www.harmonimarket.com
Harmoni Market- Longwood
145 Wekiva Springs Road, Suite 161
Longwood, FL 32779
Highland Manor
604 East Main Street
Apopka, FL 32703
www.highlandmanorapopka.com
Journeys at Alaqua
2091 Alaqua Drive,
Longwood, FL 32779
www.journeysrestaurant.net
K Restaurant Wine Bar
2401 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
www.kwinebar.com
Islands Restaurant at
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
www.loewshotels.com
Luma on Park
290 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
www.lumaonpark.com
Nonna
1710 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
www.nonnawinebar.com
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant
Gaylord Palms Resort
6000 W. Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
www.gaylordhotels.com
Plantation House
137 Plantation Drive
Titusville, FL 32780-2528
www.nbbd.com/plantationhouse
Primo
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
www.primorestaurant.com
The Ravenous Pig
1234 N Orange Ave
Winter Park, FL
www.theravenouspig.com
Virgin Olive Market
807 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL
www.virginolivemarket.com