Farm to Table

Definition

A dining concept where restaurants source local ingredients and charge three times more for the privilege of eating at a place that values virtue signaling over profitability.

Example Usage

The restaurant emphasizes farm-to-table sourcing for its menu.

Source: Modern culinary terminology

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