OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY

local  | seasonal |  delicious

We love food. Most of all, we love food that is good for you: simple, tasty foods prepared from scratch with fresh, sustainably-sourced and better-for-you ingredients, providing balanced nourishment. We provide our chefs with components that not only taste great, but are as clean as possible. We devote a lot of time and effort into sourcing and procuring the products we use in our kitchens, which also means finding the right partners. Our ingredients come from trusted suppliers, farms, and manufacturers that use healthy, sustainable practices. And, rest assured, we never sacrifice quality for cost.

Transparency matters. Our everyday better-for-you promises include:

NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER (NAE)
and 100% vegetarian feed for the animal proteins we offer.

EGGS
come from certified-humane and pasture-raised hens that roam freely and forage outside;
they enjoy natural grass, seeds and insects, as well as vegetarian GMO-free feed.

MILK
contains no growth hormones (rBST), no pesticides or insecticides.

FISH
is selected from Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendations;
this helps to ensure that we are protecting our ocean resources and that the fish we serve is harvested responsibly.

PRODUCE
is sourced seasonally and locally first before we venture out.

SNACKS + CONDIMENTS
contain minimal ingredients and never contain high fructose corn syrup, food coloring, carrageenan, or other offensive additives.

BEVERAGES
include filtered water, seasonal fresh-made agua frescas, and fresh-brewed iced teas that are organic, fairly traded, and caffeine free.

BREAD + BAKERY ITEMS
are delivered fresh daily from a local bakery that is also certified nut free.

DESSERTS
are made of three simple ingredients (water, fruit, and cane sugar) and are served as part of a fresh, whole-food, nutrient-rich approach.

To ensure exceptional offerings, we regularly visit vendors and manufacturers. Here are a few of our trusted partners: