The Pines Tavern
Habitat
Habitat at the Fairmont Pittsburgh uses local vendors in the preparation of meals. While working to develop ties with local farmers, Habitat sources meat from the Strip District and lamb from Jamison Farms. “We, at the Fairmont, believe in being part of your local community,” says Chef Jason Dalling. 510 Market St., Downtown. 412.773.8848. habitatrestaurant.com.
This historic restaurant has been growing its own produce for the last 15 years in an effort to achieve 70 percent sustainability. Chef Jason Culp starts all of his crops from seeds in the restaurant’s greenhouses and sells his surplus to neighboring restaurants. Owner Mike Novak has also made a commitment to Pittsburgh talent, festooning the tavern’s walls with local art. 5018 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia. 724.625.3252. thepinestavern.com.
Tamari
With an ever-changing menu of interesting and exotic offerings, Tamari is consistently honored in the yearly “best of” lists in the local press. Fusing delicious components of Latin and Asian cuisine, the menu features some of the most unique offerings in the city. For its innovative Asian-Latin fusion cuisine, Tamari strives to utilize local vendors for produce. 3519 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.325.3435. 701 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale. 724.933.3155. tamaripgh.com.
greensburg
Sonoma
In an attempt to create the most delectable meals for customers, Sonoma utilizes local vendors for the freshest in-season ingredients to center its menu around. Chefs at Sonoma use Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance to have access to a list of local farmers. Also, Sonoma uses grass-fed beef from the farm of Ron Gargasz and lamb from Jamison Farms. 947 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412.679.1336. thesonomagrille.com.
The Supper Club
Featuring a farm-to-table room, where Chef Greg Andrews is committed to local foods. He has cultivated relationships with farms such as Friendship, Jamison, and various cheese farms in the state, where he tries to buy their best product for a mutually beneficial relationship. He says it’s a health benefit for customers who are receiving the best products from passionate farmers with a vested interest. 101 Ehalt St., Greensburg. 724.691.0536. supperclubgreensburg.com.
Garfield
Quiet Storm
Quiet Storm is Pittsburgh’s leading vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant. High regard for the environment and the local community is a main priority of Quiet Storm, which uses biodegradable and compostable table materials and ingredients from local food vendors, including Hearth Bakery, Frankferd Farms, Turner Dairy, and Spring Creek Tofu. 5430 Penn Ave., Garfield. 412.661.9355. qspgh.com.
Wild Purveyors
Every product sold at this specialty food market — from wild edible plants and berries to organic dairy — comes exclusively from the farms and forests of Western Pennsylvania. The one-stop destination offers certifiedorganic and sustainable farm fresh produce, hormone and antibiotic-free meats, GMO-free grains and flour, artisan cheeses, and wild mushrooms. 5308 Butler Street. 412.225.4880. wildpurveyors.com.
MT. LEBANON
Solstice Restaurant and Lounge
Despite being new to the Greensburg area, Chef Gary Klinefelter of Solstice Restaurant and Lounge embraces the use of local vendors for ingredients. Klinefelter uses Spring Valley Farm for vegetables and sprouts, Jamison Farm for lamb, and Schramm Farm & Orchards for berries. Klinefelter supports going local to help the environment, too. “It’s better for everyone involved,” Klinefelter says. 911 Green St., Greensburg. 724.691.0006. solsticegbg.com.
Coffee Tree Roasters
Owner Bill Swoop Jr. visits coffee farms annually to ensure his coffee beans are full-bodied and top quality. The coffee is then roasted locally and sold to his customers fresh within eight days. Swoop is dedicated to fair trade practices and boasts a variety of coffee options in his four neighborhood shops. 299 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412-344-4780. coffeetree.com.
LAWRENCEVILLE
Salt of the Earth
A core menu of creative dishes is available throughout each season at Salt of the Earth, but to take full advantage of seasonal ingredients, a rotating cast of menu items also changes weekly. Garfield Community Farms provides the majority of produce, and Chef Kevin Sousa also sources ingredients from Penn's Corner Farm Alliance, prepares pastured chickens from Lamppost Farm, and selects artisan cheeses from Wild Purveyors. 5523 Penn Ave., Garfield. 412.441.7258. saltpgh.com.
Franktuary
To “redeem fast food, one frank at a time,” Franktuary uses ingredients from local farms, including Ron Gargasz Certified Organic Farms, Horizon View Farms, and North Woods Ranch. Choose the local, grass-fed beef frank, vegan tofu dog, or local sausage, and top with your favorite combination of condiments. Two percent of the store’s profits are also donated to global and community charities. 325 Oliver St., Downtown. 3810 Butler Ave., Lawrenceville. 412.586.7224. franktuary.com.
Café IO
Chef Jeff Iovino attempts to utilize local food vendors as much as possible. He relies on Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance for food items and encourages other Pittsburgh vendors to go local. 300A Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.440.0414. cafeio.com.
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La Vite
Chef Eric Capozzi likes the “personal touch” that comes along with using local vendors to create meals for Narcisi Winery’s restaurant, La Vite. Capozzi sources ingredients from the local vendors at Pennsylvania Macaroni Company. “You know each other,” he says. “They trust you and you trust them.” 4578 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia. 724.444.4744. narcisiwinery.com.
Pastitsio
Owner Matt Bournias is a proud member of Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance from which he sources lots of local produce for this Greek take-out restaurant. The mushrooms used in his dishes are sourced from Wild Purveyors, and the meats come from Park Farm and Kennedy Farm. Pastitsio also enjoys weekly deliveries from local food provider Paragon Foods. 3716 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.586.7656. mygreektakeout.com.
Orbis CAffe
Orbis Caffe is a new addition to Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon, offering coffee, espresso, tea, and tasty treats. A family-owned business, Orbis Caffe offers brews made from single-origin beans. 675 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.563.1220. orbiscaffe.com.
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