In this blog, we explore things you may not know about the farm to table philosophy and why it has become synonymous with good food and great dining experiences.

1/ Produce is more nutritious

Did you know, that some sources suggest produce can lose 30% of its nutrients within just three days of harvest?

Whilst you mull that thought-provoking fact over, think about the additional nutrients you would get from eating food that gets picked, packed, and delivered straight from the farm to your restaurant plate.

It’s one of the reasons farm to table menus have become so popular in recent years and really, who would want to say no to eating food bursting with nutrients?

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2/ Say goodbye to the Middle Man

The focus of farm to table is often on farmers and restaurants alike, but it’s who is missing, that attention should be paid to.

There’s no middle man.

Farm to table signifies a direct relationship between farmers and restaurants, without the need of a middle man (or business). This amounts to a number of benefits.

Farmers reap more profits, restaurants better control the quality of food they receive, and customers enjoy fresh, vibrant, and nutritious meals.

It’s a win-win-win.

3/ It’s not just about restaurants

The term farm to table is often inextricably linked to restaurant prepared meals however, you at home can also adopt the farm to table mantra.

How? Head to your local farmer’s market. There you have direct access to growers and producers directly from your area. This allows the opportunity to stock home kitchens with local, seasonal, and nutritious produce.

We love visiting local farmer’s markets so much, that we even mention it in our blog “7 things to do in Albury that only a local would know”.

River Deck’s Farm To Table Philosophy

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to world-class farms, growers, and producers here in the Albury region. We even illustrate a produce map on each of our menus so you can see exactly where our ingredients come from that make up the meals you get to enjoy.

Our proximity to fresh ingredients luckily allows us to follow the farm-to-table philosophy as much as we can.

So if you’re looking to taste the difference in what a farm to table restaurant has to offer, simply dine with us for breakfast or lunch. That way you’ll get to see what all the fuss is about.