In recent years, chefs have learned that partnering one-on-one with local farmers not only leads to fresher ingredients but also conveys a message to diners that the restaurant, and ultimately the meal, is a part of the community.
A side benefit to more selective meat and poultry purchasing is that chefs and diners can feel more comfortable about how the animals were raised. In today’s cell phone era where inhumane animal treatment is easily recorded and brought to light, more and more consumers are expressing concern over what they’re eating.
From cage-free eggs to grass-fed beef to antibiotic-free meat and poultry, a growing number of chefs and consumers are demanding responsibility from protein suppliers.