From farm to table

The good things in life can be so close by. Like fine dining with an eye for the environment. So from Prague to Hong Kong and Los Angeles, here are some great addresses for sustainable local fare.

#1 Sofohoma, Hong Kong

This hip organic eatery in the PMQ design centre and creative hub doesn’t bring the farm to the table: The table is already on the farm! The place has its own urban mini-farm with a cosy terrace, too. This city-garden not only provides some truly local ingredients: It is also a further inspiration for a healthy eating approach. sohofama.com

Bartender mixing cocktails
From the table to the field: at "Sofohoma" everything runs a little differently.

#2 Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles

A long candlelit table and a cozy ambience: That’s how founder Josh Loeb would entertain every month in his tree house of a home. And that’s what gave him the idea behind Rustic Canyon. Helmed by Chef Jeremy Fox, the hyper-seasonal menu features ingredients from local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. rusticcanyonwinebar.com

Pot with food
Regional and fresh ingredients are served at Rustic Canyon.

#3 The Farm – Urban Kitchen & Coffee, Prague

Why use produce from the other end of the world when there’s so much wonderful stuff nearby? Proactive, genuine, chic and without a menu: The daily fare is based on what’s available from the nearby farm! But there’s one constant speciality of the house: the Eggs Florentine with home-made sauce hollandaise. facebook.com/Farmletna

Dessert plate with strawberries
Who can resist this dessert in "The Farm"?

#4 San Michele All'Arco, Florence

From field straight to table: You can’t get greener than that! All the ingredients used come from the nearby farm: grapes for their award-winning wine and organic flour for the freshly made honey bread. “We hope to do something good,” they say in their brochure. We’d say they’ve succeeded! sanmicheleallarco.it

House in Florence
From farm to San Michele All'Arco.

Selection & Text: Sandra Matter