SNAIL OF APPROVAL
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.
Amber Waves Awarded Snail of Approval
On Friday, June 30th, the Slow Food East End team represented by board members, Maria McBride, Robin Tyson-Stoehr, and guest leader, Nicole Sinning, gathered at Amber Waves in Amagansett, NY to award owners Amanda Merrow and Katie Baldwin the Snail of Approval. The...
Jamesport Farmstead Awarded Snail of Approval
Slow Food East End is pleased to announce that Jamesport Farmstead has been awarded the chapter’s prestigious Snail of Approval. Last month members of our SFEE team visited the farm in Jamesport, NY to present and raise a celebratory glass to mark the achievement. ...
SFEE Awards Snail of Approval to 18 Bay Restaurant on Shelter Island
[text_divider type="single"] SFEE Awards Snail of Approval to 18 Bay Restaurant on Shelter Island [/text_divider] Photo: 18 Bay Husband and Wife Chefs / Owners Elizabeth Ronzetti and Adam Kopels The Snail of Approval recognizes businesses that incorporate the...
Restaurants
One Ocean Road Bridgehampton, NY
240 Love Ln, Mattituck, NY 11952
58775 County Rd 48, Greenport, NY 11944
3253 Noyac Rd, Sag Harbor, NY
1615 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
136 Front Street Greenport, NY 11944
136 N Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
Farmstands
SoA Participation
Guidelines & Standards
Seasonal: 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). Menu emphasizes use of fresh, local produce.
Taste: 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 in menus and products.
CLEAN
Sustainable Practices: Establishment uses low impact, natural products free of additives and avoids 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 promotes 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 trace-ability and a commitment to food safety.
Hygiene Practices: 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.