Longhaul Farm in Garrison, DiggerӪs East Farmstand in Brewster and Samba Caf̩ & Inn in Jeffersonville are among those set to participate in the second annual Taste Our Local Harvest.
The event, to be held Oct. 9 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, is a tasting event, networking evening and benefit designed to also strengthen the relationships and collaborations between local farms and the culinary community.
The region”™s seasonal bounty will be in the spotlight, with a number of area farmers and chefs teaming up to prepare dishes based on the season”™s best harvest, livestock and poultry.
In addition, vendors of local spirits, beers, breads, cheeses and other assorted farm products will be on hand.
The event is sponsored by the Food Bank For Westchester, Slow Food Metro North and the Chef Association of Westchester & Lower Connecticut. Net proceeds will have a direct impact on the works of these nonprofit organizations that share a mission of building the value of local agriculture through education, of distributing fresh seasonal food to the diverse members of the community and to promoting wellness through community and school-based food/garden projects.
The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $60.
For more details, or to purchase tickets, visit FoodBankForWestchester.org.
