It was "Meet the Farmers Night" on Monday at AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar where Larriland Farms' Lynn Moore and Clark's Elioak Farm's Martha Clark and Nora Crist chatted with guests about the value of the restaurant's FARM-2-TABLE initiative and supporting the local farms in Howard County. The Chef featured menu items made from the farms' local produce.
Joe and Mary Barbera, owners of AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar, have been strong supporters of their local farmers and proponents of the Buy Local, Eat Fresh, and Farm-to-Table movement which is now becoming a way of life for many here in Howard County.
On AIDA Bistro's FARM-2-TABLE Initiative . . ."AIDA Bistro uses fresh & local products from farms & producers whenever possible. During the season, all herbs are locally grown either by local farmers or at our house. We support local businesses & believe that the freshness of the product translates into a great dining experience for you. We support: Larriland Farms, Gorman Farm, Clark Elioak Farm, Love Dove Farm & Zahradka Farm." - AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
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AIDA Bistro will be hosting Meet the Farmers nights throughout the summer. On June 17, AIDA Bistro hosted a local wine and food tasting which included a three course tasting prepared from Love Dove Farms' produce provided by John Dove paired with three of Old Westminster Winery's varieties.
AIDA Bistro has a sensational Spring FARM-2-TABLE menu which offers fresh, seasonal selections such as Goat Cheese Salad made with Mixed Greens tossed in a Berry Vinaigrette, with Local Seasonal Fruit Pine Nuts and a Goat Cheese Croquette. Patrons may also wish to add Blackened Mahi, Sautéed Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, Blackened Shrimp or a Crab Cake to the salad.
