Locavore Resources

Here are some resources for dining locally and in season in San Diego.

Local Harvest offers lists of farmers and locally produced natural foods, available by USA zip code. A list of San Diego food producers is found here.

Slow Food is an international movement dedicated to preserving artisanal ways of growing and preparing food. San Diego has it's own chapter.

They also have a list of Slow Food Restaurants in San Diego, though I warn you that all it means is that the restaurant is a member (they don't all serve local produce, though many do).

Green Restaurant Certification offers certificates at various levels for being eco-friendly.

"The Well-Traveled Tomato," recent article in San Diego Reader, explores where our food comes from and where all it goes before it gets to our plate.