America's Food Renaissance

“We are ingredient seekers,” says Ms. Sortun. “Forget that we love farmers and it’s good for the environment and all that stuff. The main reason we [use locally grown food] is because it tastes better.” Nick Celletti-Nissenbaum puts the finishing touches on a "meze' (small dish) of falafel made with spinach.

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