Experience the Love: A New Restaurant to a Farm and Nourishing the Community on this week's Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, Episode 330.

Elijah Milligan's New Restaurant Venture

Elijah Milligan, who is the Chef and Owner of Love Child in Philadelphia, began this week's show, discussing his brand-new restaurant. Set to launch in the Fall, Love Child has been a labor of love and perseverance; Elijah has been working towards this new venture for five years. After explaining the name's significance, Elijah discussed that his restaurant will offer wood-fire contemporary American cuisine with global influences. He plans to serve small plates, a raw bar, and grilled meats, with a focus on technique-driven dishes incorporating flavors from various cultures. He wants to ensure the best experience for visitors, including sourcing ingredients from 20 different suppliers from local and international vendors for the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. Leading up to the Love Child's launch, Elijah is planning pop-up events in Philadelphia, New York, and DC to tease the opening. You can follow Elijah's journey and updates through Love Childs' social media channels or by visiting their website, https://lovechildphilly.com.

Riamede Farm

Amaris and Ashley Asdal, who is the owner of Riamede Farm, discussed the history behind Riamede Farm which is located in Chester, NJ. The farm has been producing apples on its orchard for many years, and Ashley shared her unexpected journey from a career in the Navy to becoming the farm's owner. After taking over ownership of Riamede, Ashley has been expanding upon what they have to offer, including summer vegetable picking, spring blossom festivals, and fall activities like pumpkin picking and line dancing. She highlighted the farm's history as the first pick-your-own orchard in 1973 and its community-oriented approach, offering educational classes and events throughout the year. Ashley also mentioned that she has started hosting weddings and other large events in her barn and is excited about her first wedding this fall. Feel free to begin your plans to visit Riamede Farm this Fall, as they'll be open from August 1st to November 5th, 9am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday, with live music and food offerings on weekends. https://www.riamedefarm.com

Gardens of Sol

Brittney Portes joined us on Food Farms And Chefs to discuss Gardens of Sol, which focuses on urban agriculture and food equity. She shared her journey to become a farmer and educator, emphasizing the importance of connecting people with food and nature. Brittney explained her approach to teaching gardening, including workshops on container gardening, seed saving, and cooking, as well as virtual classes for those unable to attend in-person sessions. She also highlighted her efforts to address food insecurity by partnering with local organizations and encouraging the sharing of surplus produce through established relationships with food pantries. Gardens of Sol will help to educate and enrich your lives, and your community through its initiatives and if you would like to find out more about Brittney and her programs, please visit https://www.gardensofsol.com for more information.