farm-to-table
adjective
farm-to-ta·ble
ˈfärm-tə-ˈtā-bəl 
variants
or less commonly farm to table
: involving or advocating the direct sale and distribution of food (such as raw meat, vegetables, and grains) from its point of origin to customers
farm-to-table food
a farm-to-table restaurant
the farm-to-table movement
Examples of farm-to-table in a Sentence
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Tucked inside of the Hauser & Wirth complex, Manuela is a farm-to-table establishment with a variety of modern American bites to choose from.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Between the inspiring garden shop, the farm-to-table cafe, and the six miles of hiking trails, this Somerset oasis can entertain every member of your party.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Reef House Elevated above the sand and in earshot of the waves, Reef House at Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers a fresh farm-to-table dining experience that is singular in Virgin Gorda.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Then there was Pressroom, a Bentonville farm-to-table restaurant owned by the Walton grandsons’ hospitality group, Ropeswing.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Highlights include the elevated Nordic goods stop Scandihoo, a lavender farm, and the teeny farm-to-table gastropub, Hop, Dish & Vine.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
During his time as caterer and private chef to pro athletes in the NBA and NFL, Johnson leaned into health-forward, farm-to-table practices that support overall wellness without skimping on flavor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The shorter the farm-to-table distance, the less nutrient loss in transit.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Between the inspiring garden shop, the farm-to-table cafe, and the six miles of hiking trails, this Somerset oasis can entertain every member of your party.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Reef House Elevated above the sand and in earshot of the waves, Reef House at Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers a fresh farm-to-table dining experience that is singular in Virgin Gorda.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Then there was Pressroom, a Bentonville farm-to-table restaurant owned by the Walton grandsons’ hospitality group, Ropeswing.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Highlights include the elevated Nordic goods stop Scandihoo, a lavender farm, and the teeny farm-to-table gastropub, Hop, Dish & Vine.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
During his time as caterer and private chef to pro athletes in the NBA and NFL, Johnson leaned into health-forward, farm-to-table practices that support overall wellness without skimping on flavor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The shorter the farm-to-table distance, the less nutrient loss in transit.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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