We’re so spoiled in the SF Bay Area.

Not only do we he have one of the highest concentrations of family farmers, top restaurant chefs, and a solid network of advocates for a sustainable food supply, we also have a wonderfully geeky South Bay neighbor, Silicon Valley.  Put these together and you create magic on the plate.

This magic is helped by a growing number of farmers and chefs who are stepping it up and using web tools and technology to operate more efficiently and profitably – all while providing fresh, tasty foods to us all.

One of these tools is FarmsReach,  a new software platform connecting farms with wholesale buyers through the power of local markets.

FarmsReach now has 50 local farmers and 75 San Francisco restaurant chefs registered.  Below is our growing Pilot Restaurant group.

Eat well and support these Pilot Resto chefs who are the dedicated change-makers — committed to using FarmsReach for their weekly ordering and helping develop the ideal local food sourcing tool.

• A16 – Chef/Owner Liza Shaw
• Americano – Executive Chef Paul Arenstam, Pastry Chef Gail Corrado
• Daffodil Restaurant – Chef de Cuisine Jeramiah Wheeless
• Foreign Cinema – Chef de Cuisine Kevin Davidson
• Globe – Executive Chef Jason Tallent
• Jardiniere – Executive Chef Craig Patzer, Chef de Cuisine Reylon Agustin, Sous Chef Michael Hung
• Lulu Restaurant – Sous Chef John Stewartz
• Masa’s Restaurant – Executive Chef Gregory Short
• Monk’s Kettle – Executive Chef Kevin Kroger
• One Market Restaurant – Executive Chef Mark Dommen, Sous Chefs Thomas Call & Ismael Macias
• Orson – Sous Chef Elgin Espiritu
• Ritz-Carlton Hotel – Executive Sous Chef Kaleo Adams, Banquet Chef Nate Beriau
• Rue Saint Jacques – Executive Chef/Owner Eric Lanvert
• Towns’ End Restaurant & Bakery – Executive Chef/Owner David Sperber
• Zuppa – Chef de Cuisine Liam Bonner

If you’re a chef in the Bay Area and interested in becoming a Pilot Restaurant, email melaniec [at] farmsreach [dot] com.

If your farm is currently serving the Bay Area at farmers markets or with a delivery route, email tomg [at] farmsreach [dot] com.