locavore

noun lo·ca·vore \ ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr \

Updated on: 16 May 2018

Definition of locavore

: one who eats foods grown locally whenever possible

Recent Examples of locavore from the Web

Alaskan locavores have been able to visit farmers markets all winter inside The Mall at Sears.

— donna freedman, Anchorage Daily News, "Get your garden on: First outdoor market of the year offers flower and veggie starts," 2 May 2018
Get ready to embrace the latest addition to the locavore movement—homegrown teas As far as trends go, tea has some serious staying power.

— Sunset, "Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Garden," 22 Jan. 2018
This week’s closings Fair Food Farmstand | Reading Terminal Market This champion of the region’s locavore movement, a victim of its own success, is winding down its operation after 15 years.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: Smile and order lunch," 4 Apr. 2018
Here, food professionals and farmers weigh in on how to find the freshest fruits and become an accomplished locavore this spring.

— ariel okin, Vogue, "How to Make the Most of the Farmers’ Market," 21 Mar. 2018
Or, head upstairs to the hyper-locavore A Rake’s Progress, from Baltimore chef Spike Gjerde.

— Bon Appetit, "The Line," 19 Mar. 2018
Now, a crop of luxury developments dedicated to a more upscale version of the locavore lifestyle are taking root.

— wsj real estate, WSJ, "How Real-Estate Agents Get the Best Homes—for Themselves," 15 Mar. 2018
These small-batch brands were hatched by new moms and women suffering from chronic skin conditions western medicine couldn’t crack, as well as by chemists and scientists, herbalists and locavores, with roots from Spain to Africa to Portland.

— emily barth isler, Allure, "10 Green Beauty Brands Every Fan of Organic Products Needs to Know," 24 Jan. 2018
Its upscale dining area is called George’s California Modern and chef Trey Foshee makes cosmopolitan locavore treats.

— keli dailey, San Francisco Chronicle, "One Day, One Place: On the waterfront in San Diego," 3 Jan. 2018

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