SNAIL OF APPROVAL
GOOD, CLEAN AND FAIR FOOD ON THE EAST END.
Snail of Approval (SoA) is awarded to businesses that incorporate the Slow Food ideals of Good, Clean & Fair food. This powerful award helps bring attention to amazing food businesses that are excelling in two or more of these areas: sourcing, environmental impact, cultural connection, community involvement, staff support, and/or business values. Slow Food East End awards local restaurants, farms, and food producers who meet these standards.
Snail of Approval News
Slow Food East End Honors Peconic Bay Medical Center with Snail of Approval for “Farm to Bed” Philosophy
It’s not every day Slow Food East End (SFEE) does something first. Our parent organization has a long history of recognizing food producers, winemakers, farmers, and restaurants around the world who engage in sustainable food practices. Our mission is to highlight and...
August 4: Summer Soirée at Share the Harvest Farm & Snail of Approval
Celebrating Share the Harvest Farm: A Snail of Approval AwardWe are delighted to announce that Share the Harvest Farm in East Hampton has been awarded the prestigious Snail of Approval by Slow Food East End. This recognition honors their extraordinary commitment to...
Congratulations! Channing Daughters Winery is our newest Snail of Approval Award Winner! 🐌
Pictured Left to Right: Ralph Reinertsen SFEE board member, Christopher Tracy - partner and winemaker, Claudine Nayan SFEE board member, Nancy DePas Reinertsen SOA committee member and Anthony Persico tasting room manager at Channing Daughters.Dear Slow Food East End...
Snail of Approval Recipients
Almond | Restaurant
Seasonal, Local, & Artisinal Since 2001. That Pretty Much Says It. Right Out The Gate, Almond Became A Go-To Spot In The Hamptons For Locals, Celebrities, Tourists, And Fellow Restauranteurs.
Amber Waves | Farm/Orchard
An Ocean-Side Farm, We Unite Food And Community With The Mission to Provide Educational Opportunities In Agriculture For Aspiring Growers, Thoughtful Cooks, And Eaters Of All Ages.
Art of Eating | Catering
Crafting Locally Sourced, Personalized Menus Designed To Tell Your Story With Ingredients Seasonally Harvested By Our Proud Farmers, Fishermen, Foragers, And Friends.
Bedell Cellars | Winery/Vineyard
Bedell Cellars Is A Pioneering Family Owned Winery In The Long Island Wine Growing Region. We Are Dedicated To Quality And Creativity In Everything We Do.
The Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation (CAST)
Since 1965, CAST Has Been Serving Vulnerable And Low-income Individuals And Families On The North Fork of Long Island. CAST Provides A Critical Safety Net Helping Address Food, Housing, Employment, and Healthcare Insecurity With Dignity And Compassion.
Channing Daughters | Winery/Vineyard
Our Foremost Commitment At Channing Daughters Winery Is The Care Of Our Grapevines And The Quality Of Wine In The Bottle. Our Priorities Are Deliciousness And Reflection Of Our Place!
Deep Roots Farm | Farm/Orchard
A Small Family Farm With A Focus On Sustainability. With Every Decision, Deep Roots Takes Into Account Its Effects On Environmental, Social, And Economic Sustainability.
Ecological Culture Initiative | Farm/Orchard
The Ecological Culture Initiative Fosters Resilient, Ecology-Based Coastal Community Through Advocacy And Education In Sustainable Food Production, Wellness, And Environmental Stewardship.
Estia’s Little Kitchen | Restaurant
This Perfect Hidden Gem Has Been A Staple In The Hamptons For Decades And The Food Is Always Exactly The Way You Want It: Fairly Priced, Locally Sourced And Grown, Inventive Without Being Pretentious. The Perfect Local Joint That Has Stood The Test Of Time For Good Reason. Eclectic Mexican/American Dishes Made With Local Produce.
First and South | Restaurant
First And South Is A Popular Restaurant Loved By Locals And Tourists Alike. Its Menu Features Locally Sourced Ingredients With A Fresh , Healthy And Flavorful Attitude. Known For Her Outstanding Community Involvement, The Owner, Sarah Phillips, Has Somehow Been Able To Fuse Traditional Food With Eclectic Specials To Create A Unique Food Experience.
Golden Acres Farm | Farm/Orchard
Golden Acres Is A Certified Organic Farm With 25 Years Of Serving The North Fork Area. Fresh Produce And Flowers Are Available At Their Famstand. Golden Acres Prides Itself On Friendly And Knowledgeable Service With A Strong Commitment To Community Engagement.
Green Thumb Organic | Farm/Orchard
Lots Of Love And Devoted Attention Is Put Into Everything We Grow. We Strive To Produce And Offer The Highest Quality, Nutritionally Dense Foods Available For Our Customers And Their Families.
Jamesport Farmstead | Farm/Orchard
Jamesport Farmstead Is A Certified Organic, No-Till Farm Comprised Of Over 50 Acres. As A No-Till Farm, We Honor The Soil By Building Organic Matter Through The Practices Of Permanent Bed Systems, Cover Cropping, Composting And Natural Amendment Applications.
Little Fish | Restaurant
Little Fish Has Some Of The Best Food,Vibe And Atmosphere On The North Fork. It Has Quickly Become A Go-To Restaurant For Locals And A Highly Recommended Destination For Visitors. A Short Stroll Takes You To Li Sound.
Love Lane Kitchen | Restaurant
Upscale Comfort Meals Served In A Quaint Local Cafe With An Emphasis On Local Ingredients, Beer And Wine.
Macari Vineyards | Winery/Vineyard
Macari Is A Premier Winery On The North Fork. It Provides Outstanding Wines,Service And Scenic Views. It Is A Must Visit On Any North Fork Trip.
Nick & Toni’s | Restaurant
Opened In 1988 This Flagship Restaurant In East Hampton Remains A Charming And Dependable Table For A Delicious And Seasonally Inspired Meal In A Community Ripe With Edible Bounty.
Noah’s | Restaurant
Noah’s Is Committed To Serving A Seasonal Menu That Best Reflects The East End’s Local Treasures While Supporting The Farmers Who Make It Possible. Over A Decade Of Farm To Table Fare In The Heart Of Historic Greenport.
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Pbmc Food Service Is An Example Of What It Means When A Hospital Decides That Food Is Medicine. Patients And Visitors Rave About The Meals And The Hospital Has Trouble Getting Patients To Leave Before Their Next Meal. The Hospital Is Forced To Provide To-Go Bags To Free The Rooms For The Next Patient. The Food Service Scores In The High 90%Tile In Patient Satisfaction. If You Must Go To A Hospital And Live Near Riverhead, Peconic Bay’s Food Is An Unexpected But Delicious Treat.
Provisions
Provisions Natural Foods Market And Organic Cafe Has Been Part Of The Community For Over 30 Years Providing Quality Natural And Organic Food. What Started Out As A Dream Of A Young Couple Wanting To Start A Health Food Store, Has Evolved Into A Full Scale Natural Foods Grocery And Cafe.
Quail Hill Farm | Farm/Orchard
Since Established In 1990, Quail Hill Farm Is One Of The Original Community Supported Agriculture Farms (CSA) In The U.S. And Has Grown To Over 35 Acres Serving Over 250 Families.
Sang Lee Farms | Farm/Orchard
Our Goal Is To Provide The Highest Quality Vegetables And Exceptional Service For All Our Customers. We Are Committed To Using Certified Organic Growing Practices With Every Effort Made To Farm Sustainably And Responsibly As Stewards Of The Earth. We Follow The National Organic Production Standards.
Share The Harvest Farm | Farm/Orchard
Share The Harvest Is A Very Unique Farm In Which 80% Of Its Harvest Is Shared With Local Pantries, Senior Centers, Shelters,Etc. Started In 2009 It Has Donated Thousands Of Fresh Produce To Needy Families. It Has A Farm Stand That Features Produce From The Farm As Well As Products From Over 60 Local Vendors.
The Bell & Anchor | Restaurant
Share The Harvest Is A Very Unique Farm In Which 80% Of Its Harvest Is Shared With Local Pantries, Senior Centers, Shelters,Etc. Started In 2009 It Has Donated Thousands Of Fresh Produce To Needy Families. It Has A Farm Stand That Features Produce From The Farm As Well As Products From Over 60 Local Vendors.
The Halyard | Restaurant
We Celebrate Our Regions Produce And Bring It To Your Plate Direct From Foragers, Farmers, Growers And Fisherman. We Live By And With The Sea.
Ty Llwyd Farm | Farm/Orchard
Ty Llwyd (Pronounced “Tee Clewed”) Is A Sixth-Generation Operation Founded In 1870 As A Potato Farm. It Is A Family Run Farm That Has Been Added To The National Register Of Historic Places.
8 Hands Farm | Farm/Orchard
For 8 Hands, Food And The Meals They Share Bring Us Together As Families And Communities. We Produce High Quality And Nutritious Food For Our Customers While Also Giving Them An Understanding Of How It Was Grown, And How An Animal Was Raised.
SoA Participation
Guidelines & Standards
GOOD
Seasonal: The establishment incorporates local, seasonal foods on the menu as much as possible with regard to provenance and production methods (beginning with the East End and extending to the Northeast region). The menu emphasizes the use of fresh, local produce.
Taste: The menu offers fresh, wholesome, and healthy ingredients; food is prepared with care and craft. Food tastes good.
Artisanal: Presents fine food created by their own or the hands of other artisans; traditional foods are true to their cultural heritage. Heirloom varietals and heritage breeds are true to their evolutionary history and are incorporated into menus and products.
CLEAN
Sustainable Practices: The establishment uses low-impact, natural products free of additives and avoids the use of pesticides.
Sustainable Production: Uses meats, dairy, fish, produce, and shellfish that have been produced responsibly, sustainably, and humanely from reputable providers. Produce is grown and harvested with methods that have a positive impact on our local ecosystems and promote biodiversity.
Low Impact: Produces food using products and processes that minimize waste of food production/distribution (e.g., avoids single-use, non-recyclable packaging/products; participates in recycling/composting and low-carbon delivery programs).
Connected: Aims to communicate regularly with distributors and producers about the quality of, and production and processing of, produce and product. Regular dialogue ensures traceability and a commitment to food safety.
Hygiene Practices: The establishment and staff observe good hygiene practices.
FAIR
Awareness: Establishment includes outreach and education for customers on the source of the products used.
Community: Contributes to the uniqueness and richness of the East End area food community. Involved in advancing the awareness of Slow Food principles in the community through sharing time, talent, knowledge, and/or resources.
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