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SOURCE GUIDE: SPRING 2011

The priceless support of these businesses and organizations helps to grow and sustain Edible Dallas & Fort Worth. Please make a point of supporting them.

ARTIZONE

Artizone is an online specialty food shopping community. The strong alignment with our suppliers links you to an entire community of artisans and their products— those can all be purchased online together and delivered in one single package to your home. artizone.com

BLUE MESA GRILL

We’re committed to work with local farms that supply seasonal fruits and vegetables, mixing the bold and colorful tastes of the Southwest with our own Texas flavor. See bluemesagrill.com for a list of area locations in Addison, Dallas, Fort Worth & Southlake.

BOLSA

Bolsa’s menu consists of locally grown, organic products of compelling quality. The menu is also designed for take-away if dining in is not an option. Fresh, Local, Thoughtful. 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208; 214.367.9367, bolsadallas.com

BROKEN ARROW RANCH

Broken Arrow Ranch is an artisanal purveyor of high quality, free-range venison, antelope and wild boar meat from truly wild animals. 3296 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025; 800.962.4263, brokenarrowranch.com

CAT CONNECTION

Connecting you and your pet, Cat Connection offers all natural, holistic cat and dog foods containing no by-products, corn, wheat or soy. They also carry a full line of no-grain and raw diets. 14233 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX; 972.386.6369, thecatconnection.com

CELEBRATION RESTAURANT, MARKET, CATERING & FARMERS MARKET

Celebration Restaurant has been offering great food since 1971 using fresh, local, seasonal produce. Our Market offers family meals, casseroles, dips, wines and appetizers to take home or give as gifts. Farmers Market Saturdays in lot. 4503 W. Lover’s Lane, Dallas, TX 78209; 214.351.5681 (Restaurant); 4515 W. Lover’s Lane 214.352.0031 (Market); Catering – 214.351.2456 celebrationrestaurant.com

COPPELL FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market providing fresh, seasonal produce and agricultural products from local growers and producers on Saturdays from 8 am to noon. 2011 season schedule at CoppellFarmersMarket.org . 455 Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas

COUNTY LINE FARMS

County Line Farms organic, pasture raised and grass fed dairy products are now available at select DFW area markets and natural food stores. Our milk is from our cows in Earth, Texas, and has the flavor and freshness that you have been missing. Look for other new products this spring. countylinedairy.com .

DRIPPING SPRINGS VODKA

Dripping Springs Vodka is handcrafted in an innovative, proprietary copper still, and blended with pure, mineral rich artesian spring water. 512.858.1199, drippingspringsvodka.com

DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET

A vendor supported local community market that is open every Friday and Saturday from 8am until 1pm (or Sold Out). We invite interested local vendors to stop by the market or email us. 215 E. Front Street, Downtown Arlington; downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com ; [email protected]

DR. ALEX BEKKER, M.D.

Dr. Bekker has extensive experience treating patients with homeopathy in Dallas since 1999. Homeopathy treats the whole person rather than particular symptoms. Dr. Bekker is currently expanding to the Ft. Worth area. 6500 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 115, Dallas, TX; 214.821.3133, alexbekkermd.com

EAGLE MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE CHEESE

Hand-made Gouda and Trappist style, natural rind and washed rind cheeses. Using only pure fresh raw milk from naturally grazed, sustainably raised Brown Swiss cows from Sandy Creek Farm in Bridgeport, Texas. 2665 W. Hwy 377, Ste. 101, Granbury, 76048; 817.579.0090, eaglemountaincheese.com

EDEN’S ORGANIC

Eden’s Organic offers CSA memberships, independently owned organic garden center and market days where you can come out and meet the farmers, ranchers and producers. 4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX; 214.348.3336, edensorganicgardencenter.com

ELIZABETH ANNA’S OLD WORLD GARDEN

In a field of their own, from barren to bountiful, their earthy practices prove true. A lush urban business with organic supplies, plants, edibles, roses, farm animals and feed, that makes shopping peaceful. Open Tuesday through Saturday, call ahead for hours. 2825 8th Avenue, Fort Worth 76110; 817.922.0930, elizabethanna.net

GENESIS BEEF

Premium grass-fed beef, free of growth stimulats and antibiotics. Our special attention to cattle selection, management and custom processing have proven to produce a superior product. Available at Local Yocal Farm to Market and Square Burger. 213 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, 75069; 214.504.0454, genesisbeef.com

GREER FARM

Located near Daingerfield, Texas, lush pastures and towering pine and hardwood trees characterize this farm in Northeast Texas. Products include hay, fruit, berries, vegetables, flowers, pine timber and Maine-Anjou cattle. 1444 CR 1125, Daingerfield, TX; 903.645.3232, greerfarm.com

HAPPY GREEN CLEANING

Our conscientious, trained team uses eco-friendly, natural and organic products that are safe for your environment and ours. Utilizing proprietary formulations by L. King Holistic Practice and Products, we leave your space pleasantly clean. 682.651.5508 greenhomeandofficecleaning.com

KURRY KING

Dallas Spice Market roasting, grinding and producing fragrant Kurry King labeled spices, curries and vanilla beans. No MSG, salt, sugar, or artificial coloring or flavoring added. Dallas Farmers Market, Shed 2 and 700 Main Street, Garland, TX 75040; call for days and times. 469.682.8883, Dallasspicemarket.com , [email protected]

KXT & KERA RADIO

KXT 91.7 and KERA 90.1 Public radio in North Texas. kxt.org kera.org

LARKEN FARMS

Come pick your fruit at Larken Farms located south of Dallas in Waxahachie. Our orchard has over 8,000 trees with over 30 varieties of peaches and many delectable fruits like pears, cherries, apricots, and blackberries as well as a variety of vegetables. We practice organic and natural. 972-938-7150 larkenfarms.com

LOCAL YOCAL FARM TO MARKET

A true “mom & pop” shop with heart, soul and passion behind what we do. Available to small producers as a quality processing facility, with fresh grass-fed, free-range meats and a retail front with high quality, local products from folks we know. 213 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, 75069; 462.952.3838, localyocalfarmtomarket.com

MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET-CHESTNUT SQUARE

Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square and Adriatica. Shop the Old Fashioned Way! More than 30 local vendors that offer vegetables, meat, eggs, wine, cheese, olive oil, jams, sauces, pasta, and more. Come out and meet the people who grow your food! 972.562.8790. Chestnutsquare.org

NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Northeast Texas Community College is located in a rural setting on 375 acres, centrally located among Daingerfield, Pittsburg, and Mount Pleasant. The College has had an agriculture program since its inception 25 years ago. http://agriculture.ntcc.edu

NORTH HAVEN GARDENS

North Haven Gardens is an independent garden center specializing in a wide variety of high quality perennials, herbs, bulbs, annuals, trees, shrubs and hard to find plants. Friendly and expert gardening staff. 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX; 214.363.5316, nhg.com

PAULA’S TEXAS SPIRITS

Paula’s Texas Orange and Paula’s Texas Lemon are handmade in Austin, Texas. With a distinct zesty citrus flavor, these liqueurs can be sipped or combined with many spirits for delicious cocktails. 512.636.6389, paulastexasorange.com, paulastexaslemon.com

SCARDELLO ARTISAN CHEESE

Scardello Artisan Cheese offers traditionally made, handcrafted and artisan foods, with approximately 150 cut-to-order seasonal cheeses, including American artisan cheese and a large selection of Texas cheeses. 3511 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219; 214.219.1300, scardellocheese.com

TARRANT AREA
FOOD BANK

Tarrant Area Food Bank is the food distribution hub for a 13-county network of hunger-relief charities. Our Vision is Communities where no one has to go hungry. 2600 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, 76107; 817.332.9177; tafb.org

TEXAS HERITAGE BEEF

Get a double health benefit from your Atkins diet and heart-healthy Texas Heritage Beef. Lower in saturated fat and lower in cholesterol, antibiotic free, steroid free and hormone free. 817.690.7327, texasheritagebeef.com

TEXAS OLIVE RANCH

Texas Olive Ranch offers Texas-grown and pressed olive oil and olive trees as well as Texas-flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegar. Visit our website for current information on where to find our products. 214.325.5787, 877.461.4708 (Toll free); texasoliveranch.com

TEXAS QUAIL FARMS

Local, all natural, sustainable and healthful Texas prime quail. Available at Whole Foods, Central Market and your favorite local restaurant. Order online at texquail.com or visit our Lockhart farm. 512.376.2072.

TORCHY’S TACO

All of our menu items are chef inspired by owner Executive Chef Michael Rypka. We buy all of our food products and high quality meats from reputable local Texas businesses, other than our Green Chilis from New Mexico. 5921 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 972.720.9200, torchystacos.com

TURTLE RESTAURANT

The Turtle Restaurant offers casual fine dining in historic uptown Brownwood. A lot of dedication and a commitment to sourcing locally have allowed owners Mary and David Stanley to grow their connections with local producers, allowing them to serve tasty meals prepared from local sources. 514 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX; 325.646.8200, theturtlerestaurant.com

WHOLE FOODS

Whole Foods Market strives to offer the highest quality natural and organic products available to their customers, while caring about their communities and environment. wholefoodsmarket.com
Arlington – 801 E. Lamar Blvd. – 817.461.9362
Dallas – 2118 Abrams at Gaston – 214.824.1744
Dallas – 11700 Preston at Forest – 214.361.8887
Dallas – 4100 Lomo Alto Dr. – 214.520.7993
Dallas – Park Lane at Central Expwy. – 214.342.4850
Fairview – 105 Stacy Road – 972.549.4090
Plano – 2201 Preston at Park – 972.612.6729
Richardson – Coit at Belt Line – 972.699.8075

 

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