Food & Drink Awards 2017

www.lux.acquisition-intl.com 40 LUX - Food & Drink Awards 2017 Farm Restaurant of the Year & Culinary Excellence Award for Seasonal Cuisine - Ohio Malabar Farm Restaurant is a 110-seat restaurant located on Malabar Farm State Park. The restaurant is in a house, built in 1820 by the Schrack family using bricks formed on site. In 1941 the Schrack house became part of Malabar Farm, home to the Pulitzer Prize winning author, farmer and conservationist Louis Bromfield. Since 1976 Malabar Farm has been a State Park, charged with reflecting the agricultural traditions of Ohio and preserving Louis Bromfield’s heritage and philosophies. Tourist visit often, whether they come for the history of Malabar Farm, to follow the Shawshank Redemption filming spots, or to stay at one the many parks around. Malabar Farm started out serving predominantly local customers and are proud of the expanded customer base we have had the past ten years. In 2011, when the current owner took over, the establishment became very focused on local foods, products and services. As such, the team started with one local meat supplier and one local vegetable supplier. In 2016, Malabar Farm opened the market stand at the historical natural spring located beside Farm Restaurant of the Year & Culinary Excellence Award for Seasonal Cuisine - Ohio Malabar Farm Restaurant is a stunning establishment offering a range of locally sourced dishes for lunch and dinner. We profiled the establishment to learn more and explore the philosophy that has led it to the success it enjoys today. Company: Malabar Farm Restaurant Contact: Kim Contact Email: kim@ malabarfarmrestaurant.com Address: 3645 Pleasant Valley Road, Lucas, Ohio, 44843, USA Phone: 001 419938 5205 Website: http:// malabarfarmrestaurant.com/ FO170013 the restaurant. Through its continued growth the farm has not only been able to support more local farmers but employ around 25 people year-round. To ensure excellence for customers, kitchen staff and managers are offered Serve Safe to help ensure the best quality. Ultimately, Malabar Farm Restaurant’s success is built on the belief that good food is simple food. As such, the establishment do their best to source the freshest local ingredients and prepare them simply, focusing only on flavour, and moving forward this approach will remain the core focus as the restaurant seeks to continue offering fresh, delicious food that will bring diners back again and again. “Ultimately, Malabar Farm Restaurant’s success is built on the belief that good food is simple food. As such, the establishment do their best to source the freshest local ingredients and prepare them simply, focusing only on flavour...”